The NVIDIA GTX580/570 Clubhouse

[douglatins]

Member|Model
douglatins|580
LoneReaction|580
Bjorn_Of_Iceland|580
Animalpak|580
deathmore|580
travva|580
erocker|580
lisburnni|570
Red_Machine|580
the54thvoid|580
Ross211|570
Jamborhgini313|580
Krony|580
trt740|580
char[] rager|580
{JNT}Raptor|580
Maelstrom|570
eroc|570
HammerOn|580

Hey guys, if you have a GTX500 card and want to be part of something awesome, post here!

I will start with my vantage scores! Unigine coming soon!

http://img.techpowerup.org/101127/580 Stock.png

[Red_Machine]

Once I get my parts in and build my new rig, I'll post some scores.

[overclocking101]

there is a 570 now?? can you do a normal vantage run with physx disabled??

[douglatins]

there is a 570 now?? can you do a normal vantage run with physx disabled??

No man i just created it for future users, hehe, without physix? It would change proc value no gpu

[douglatins]

Hellooooooo, no one?

[LoneReaction]

Lol, don't be sad. I got one. Will post benchmarks after getting a final OC.

I need a little help with overclocking in general. How important is overclocking the core/shader compared to the memory?

Right now I'm at 900Mhz core, 1800Mhz shader and default Mem (2004Mhz). 1125mV.
Using MSI afterburner 2.1 Beta 4. Great software.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/Heaven900Mhz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/gpuOnly.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/IMG_7996.jpg

Big as hell..

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

there is a 570 now?? can you do a normal vantage run with physx disabled??
He showed gpu score. Physx only affects cpu score on that bench.


Heres my vantage ^^

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/Thakkerson/Untitled-17.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/Thakkerson/Image006.jpg

[Tatty_One]

Lol, don't be sad. I got one. Will post benchmarks after getting a final OC.

I need a little help with overclocking in general. How important is overclocking the core/shader compared to the memory?

Right now I'm at 900Mhz core, 1800Mhz shader and default Mem (2004Mhz). 1125mV.
Using MSI afterburner 2.1 Beta 4. Great software.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/Heaven900Mhz.jpg

Memory provides a minimal return in comparison to GPU/Shader overclocking.

[HammerON]

Tatty - I am easily distracted by your avatar:)

Is that a bad thing???

[qubit]

@HammerON: When I see Tatty's xmas avatars, I lose all ability to concentrate or think about anything else and just stare fixedly at them.

It's a conspiracy, I tell you. ;)

This post by a wannabe GTX 580 owner. <sigh>

[HammerON]

@HammerON: When I see Tatty's xmas avatars, I lose all ability to concentrate or think about anything else and just stare fixedly at them.

It's a conspiracy, I tell you. ;)

This post by a wannabe GTX 580 owner. <sigh>

Me want two GTX 570's (water cooled) to replace my two GTX 470's:toast::toast::toast:

[Tatty_One]

Tatty - I am easily distracted by your avatar:)

Is that a bad thing???

Distraction is common place in the young...... but yes in ths case it's a GOOD thing :cool:

[douglatins]

He showed gpu score. Physx only affects cpu score on that bench.


Heres my vantage ^^

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/Thakkerson/Untitled-17.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/Thakkerson/Image006.jpg

DUDE! get a Thermalright 140mm brown fan on that, why is passive!??!?!?!? you get a lot more noise from the H70 fans!!!

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

DUDE! get a Thermalright 140mm brown fan on that, why is passive!??!?!?!? you get a lot more noise from the H70 fans!!!
Dunno, just wanted it quiet :D. The h70's fan are hooked up in my kama meter controller.. them running @ 1.2k rpm. Good enough silence ^^

[douglatins]

Dunno, just wanted it quiet :D. The h70's fan are hooked up in my kama meter controller.. them running @ 1.2k rpm. Good enough silence ^^

Even so get a 1300 140mm fan dudes

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

yeah. in anycase, I just saw that theres some serious PCB warping going in the gpu area with the cooler.. not worth it on the long run, I might disconnect a gpu solder node or something. Decided to return it to stock cooling.

[douglatins]

yeah. in anycase, I just saw that theres some serious PCB warping going in the gpu area with the cooler.. not worth it on the long run, I might disconnect a gpu solder node or something. Decided to return it to stock cooling.

Great decision. BC2 is sooooo smooth with this

[LoneReaction]

Great decision. BC2 is sooooo smooth with this

I must disagree with you sir, because that is utter nonsense!


Everything is smooth with this. :roll:

[douglatins]

So does any 580 owners feel cheated? I do the 570 is awfully close to the 580. OH the price we pay for premium

[LAN_deRf_HA]

Feel cheated? Just wait till people start buying the evga 570 sc, only to have it replaced by the backplate and high flow bracket version in a month... something they could have easily done at launch.

[Animalpak]

Im in

P5582 3DMarks Without overclocking the RAM

My system beat i7 920 3.8 Ghz with the 5870 RAM overclocked to 2000 mhz :laugh::laugh::laugh: P4686 3DMarks


http://img.techpowerup.org/101219/DSC00001.jpg

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

So does any 580 owners feel cheated? I do the 570 is awfully close to the 580. OH the price we pay for premium
Nope. It still is a 580. You get the full product. The complete GF110. Complete SMs, and good OC yield due to complete vrms as well. The performance gap is negligble, but a performance boost nevertheless.

As for the price, I say its quite cheap compared to VC of old. Factor in money's inflation rate and the quality components it utilizes, premium price is not what'd you call it. Money will always recharge if you spend it.

[Red_Machine]

I don't tend to feel cheated with stuff. When I buy things, I don't look back and doubt myself. I'm sure I'll be happy with my purchase when I actually get around to using it.

[deathmore]

ill join this club, i got the evga blackops edition gtx 580

[douglatins]

Thanks to all!

Any POV beast bioses or other overclocked variants?

[travva]

count me in w/ 2 gigabyte gtx's!

[erocker]

I have an Evga GTX 580 SC on the way! :)

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

I have an Evga GTX 580 SC on the way! :)

Very nice. I suggest downloading and running this auto flash utility. It unlocks the fans to be used 30% and 100% in precision / afterburner. At stock, bios only allows 40% and 85%.

Evga GTX580 (ftp://ftp.evga.com/580/1580_fanunlock_1.0.zip)
Evga GTX580 SC Edition / FTW (ftp://ftp.evga.com/580/1582_1583_fanunlock_1.0.zip)

[Lionheart]

I have an Evga GTX 580 SC on the way! :)

I see you couldn't wait any longer Erocker:rolleyes: Im getting the same feeling:toast::p

[douglatins]

Very nice. I suggest downloading and running this auto flash utility. It unlocks the fans to be used 30% and 100% in precision / afterburner. At stock, bios only allows 40% and 85%.

Evga GTX580 (ftp://ftp.evga.com/580/1580_fanunlock_1.0.zip)
Evga GTX580 SC Edition / FTW (ftp://ftp.evga.com/580/1582_1583_fanunlock_1.0.zip)

Does this BIOS flash? i mean can i run the SC and get a SC 580?

[lisburnni]

evga gtx 570 ordered an hour ago cant wait :) new case and psu too :D

[douglatins]

evga gtx 470 ordered an hour ago cant wait :) new case and psu too :D

470 or 570?

[lisburnni]

editted , forever making that mistake :(

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Does this BIOS flash? i mean can i run the SC and get a SC 580?
Yes, its a bios flash.. and its an executable.. not sure if it will work with other brands.. use at your own risk

[stylemongo]

Does someone have the eVGA GTX580 FTW Hydro Cooper 2 BIOS?
I can't find it.... :banghead:

:respect: if someone has it please let me know

greetz from germany

[travva]

you guys know when any new driver is coming for the 5 series?

[douglatins]

265 is in beta stages i think

[Red_Machine]

I now have the Palit installed running Civ V with no issues now.

Do you think I could flash it with a Sonic Edition BIOS?

[douglatins]

I now have the Palit installed running Civ V with no issues now.

Do you think I could flash it with a Sonic Edition BIOS?

I never flashed a nvidia, but with ati i applied oced bios all the time np.

[the54thvoid]

Fed Ex are delivering my gtx 580 today. Evga which I'll flash for greater fan control.

Nope - picked it up myself. :)

[LoneReaction]

Tried 3Dmark 2011..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/3dmark2011.jpg

[travva]

nice! we'll see bumps in different games soon when new driver comes out.

[Ross211]

Count me in I have an EVGA GTX 570 Vanilla inbound from newegg.

This 570 is replacing my old but sexy GTX 260 Core 216 that has an MCW80 GPU Block w/ assorted ghetto heatsinks

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/S6301134.jpg


I have intentions of using this 570 with my MCW80 using the G80 adapter kit.

I know the MCW80 using the G80 adapter kit works great with the GTX 480/470 using included stock VRM / Memory heatsink. I've heard the 580 uses the same mounting as the 480. I've also read the 570 uses the same mounting as the 580 - so I'm thinking I can use this MCW80 with this 570 :confused:

I made a thread on Swiftech's forums and of course... no reply from their non existant ghost town "support forum". Here is a linky - MCW80 + GTX 570 or GTX 580 (http://www.swiftnets.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1305)

I'll post some results when I get the 570 and let Swiftech's forum hear about this working or not with the MCW80 (for the sake of other users that have an MCW80 considering this card).

I can't wait to see the improvement this 570 has over my 260 in Bad Company 2. I hope my system doesn't bottleneck this card that bad.

If this MCW80 doesn't work I'm ditching it and getting a full cover block :rockout:

[Jamborhgini313]

Count me in!

PNY GTX 580 985/1970/2300 1.138mv 85% fan speed 73C MAX

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4882/gtx580985mhz.jpg (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/gtx580985mhz.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/224085 <------- 3DMark 11 Score

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

wow ^ is that EVGA OC scanner / ati tool stable? 0 artifacts?

[Jamborhgini313]

wow ^ is that EVGA OC scanner / ati tool stable? 0 artifacts?

Nah, I wish though ahaha crashed in Unique Heaven. Its stable at 975/1950/2300 though. Ran kombustor for 10 mins straight

[the54thvoid]

I ran EVGA OC scanner stress test for 12 mins with no issues, maxed at 71 degrees 51% fan speed, clocks linked at 872 core - no fuss at all.

But the slightest overclock on 3D Mark 11 is causing the display driver to crash and reset clocks......

I'll test unigine with nutter settings and see what happens at 872 again...

Meh... artifacts at 872 core on unigine - fine at 850. (look at me hardcore overclocker :ohwell:)

[lisburnni]

couple of qick runs

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5400/31393417.png

[URL=http://img403.imageshack.us/i/31128485.png/][IMG]http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6826/31128485.png (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/31393417.png/)

[LoneReaction]

Count me in!

PNY GTX 580 985/1970/2300 1.138mv 85% fan speed 73C MAX

That is awesome. Do you use "Force constant voltage" in settings? :toast:

[Krony]

Stable @ 850/1700/2100 @ 1.082v (stock)
Ill post some bench's when my Sabretooth/i7 950/Vertex 2E/win 7 pro 64bit turns up, hopefully before Christmas :)

[trt740]

here is something nice to know

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=736708 looks like his load temps are at 55c

you need these parts ordered from here
http://www.arctic.ac/p/cooling/spare-parts/117/vr004.html 5.99
and here
https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-XPLUS&title=ARCTIC-COOLING-Accelero-XTREME-Plus-VGA-Cooler on sale 49.99 + use promo Rudolf5 and get 5.00 off


These are also nice not sure how much effect they have but they add to the look.

http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000215&family=Accessories%20-%20Hardware&sw=4
http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000171&family=Accessories%20-%20Hardware&sw=4



Almost for got, I have a PNY GTX580 Enthusiast Addition on the way so I'm in the club.

[lisburnni]

does the evga 580 backplate fit the 570 ?

[trt740]

does the evga 580 backplate fit the 570 ?

Yes they use the same PCB. I'm positive on this I have seen it on the 570.

In this photo he removed the 580 print from the backplate but it is a 580 backplate.


http://img.techpowerup.org/101219/DSC_0370.jpg

[lisburnni]

do you know anywhere to buy this that ships to the UK

evga's own site and newegg dont :(

thanks for the quick reply btw - appreciated

[trt740]

do you know anywhere to buy this that ships to the UK

evga's own site and newegg dont :(

thanks for the quick reply btw - appreciated

no but I believe EVGA has a European shop

try them http://www.evga.com/about/contactus/Default.asp




UK Office
Sales: +44.791.780.7030
Sales email: lrossiter@evga.com

hope that helps

[lisburnni]

many thanks email sent

[douglatins]

Would someone order he bracket and backplate and sell it to me?

[douglatins]

OMGOMGOMG my gf just found this thread soooo busted! Actually my fault she asked what i was doing and i linked her... LMAO

Woops sorry for double posting

[LoneReaction]

OMGOMGOMG my gf just found this thread soooo busted! Actually my fault she asked what i was doing and i linked her... LMAO

Woops sorry for double posting

At least it wasn't a porn link. LOL

[Jamborhgini313]

That is awesome. Do you use "Force constant voltage" in settings? :toast:

No. Does that make it more stable?

[LoneReaction]

No. Does that make it more stable?

I don't use that either. I was hoping to ask you that very same question. :laugh:

[Krony]

Ok, got it to 880/1760/2100 now still on stock (1.082v)
Ran OC scanner for 10 mins and completed runs in 3DMark05/3DMark06/Crysis/Heaven 2.1
Bear in mind till my other upgrades turn up (damn snow) it's still on XP so DX9

[the54thvoid]

I had mine at 860/1720, stock voltage 1.00. Ran OC Scanner (EVGA) with stress test, artifacting enabled, full screen with on screen display, load limiter off (95% load) and ran it for half hour. Stabilised at about 72 degrees, fan at about 53% (lovely quiet!) and it didnt record a single artifact.

Tried those clocks on 3D Mark 11 and it crashed almost straight away. Likewise with Metro 2033 on those clocks....

I dont think OC Scanner is all tha great . :(

[Krony]

I had mine at 860/1720, stock voltage 1.00. Ran OC Scanner (EVGA) with stress test, artifacting enabled, full screen with on screen display, load limiter off (95% load) and ran it for half hour. Stabilised at about 72 degrees, fan at about 53% (lovely quiet!) and it didnt record a single artifact.

Tried those clocks on 3D Mark 11 and it crashed almost straight away. Likewise with Metro 2033 on those clocks....

I dont think OC Scanner is all tha great . :(

Yea, til i get my other stuff i can't test DX11 so my oc might fail too with Heaven on DX11 with tessalation and 3DMark11, ill let u know the results.
Btw i had my fan set on 100% for the bench's (pretty loud :p) and it peaked at about 65c, my cable management is not the best atm and the anbient room temp is pretty high this time of the night
Also my Zalman zm-mfc2 showed a peak of 432w (it measures this between the wall and the psu)(tho not sure how accurate it is)

[erocker]

Got mine in today.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/10/12/20/7hc.png

So what program is good to use for voltage tuning?

[Jamborhgini313]

I had mine at 860/1720, stock voltage 1.00. Ran OC Scanner (EVGA) with stress test, artifacting enabled, full screen with on screen display, load limiter off (95% load) and ran it for half hour. Stabilised at about 72 degrees, fan at about 53% (lovely quiet!) and it didnt record a single artifact.

Tried those clocks on 3D Mark 11 and it crashed almost straight away. Likewise with Metro 2033 on those clocks....

I dont think OC Scanner is all tha great . :(

I think when you use OC scanner or any of the really stressful programs, the power throttle kicks in

Got mine in today.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/10/12/20/7hc.png

So what program is good to use for voltage tuning?

MSI Afterburner 2.1 beta 5

[Red_Machine]

Got mine in today.

http://gpuz.techpowerup.com/10/12/20/7hc.png

So what program is good to use for voltage tuning?

EVGA? Mine says NVIDIA. And how come your clocks are slightly higher than mine?

[Jamborhgini313]

EVGA? Mine says NVIDIA. And how come your clocks are slightly higher than mine?

His card is from EVGA. Don't worry, different brands put a different BIOS in the card so my saids Nvidia too. Also, He has the SC edition which has slightly higher frequency

[char[] rager]

Guys, I have a Zotac AMP GTX 580 and I was looking for a utility that would allow me to overclock and change the fan settings. Can I use Evga Precision, or what can I use?

[Red_Machine]

His card is from EVGA. Don't worry, different brands put a different BIOS in the card so my saids Nvidia too. Also, He has the SC edition which has slightly higher frequency

Ah. I guess because I bought the cheapest brand around I won't get BIOS updates or whatever?

[Jamborhgini313]

Ah. I guess because I bought the cheapest brand around I won't get BIOS updates or whatever?

It's not cheap, their all the same card that is. And for the bios, you could flash it to a different bios from another company like EVGA.

[char[] rager]

Can I use MSI Afterburner on my Zotac card?

[the54thvoid]

I used the EVGA BIOS update that unlocks the fan profile to 30%-100% and at 30-40% i cannot hear a damn thing. I swear i am amazed at how silent and cool this thing runs. Fans haven't crossed about 55% yet.

Gosh.

I'm already not missing my 5850's....

[Red_Machine]

It's not cheap, their all the same card that is. And for the bios, you could flash it to a different bios from another company like EVGA.

Well, it's Palit. From what I've seen, they're always the cheapest. Plus I only got a HDMI cable in the box with it. :laugh:

So you think flashing it with a Palit Sonic Edition BIOS will be fine?

[Jamborhgini313]

rager;2128649']Can I use MSI Afterburner on my Zotac card?

Yes

Well, it's Palit. From what I've seen, they're always the cheapest. Plus I only got a HDMI cable in the box with it. :laugh:

So you think flashing it with a Palit Sonic Edition BIOS will be fine?

I wouldn't flash anything if everythings working. If you just want the higher frequencies, just overclock with Afterburner and make it set it to everytime you boot windows. Plus, if you flash wrong, you can brick your card which is no good :shadedshu

[char[] rager]

I checked unlock voltage control, but I still can not edit my voltage?

http://img.techpowerup.org/101220/Untitled774.jpg

[Jamborhgini313]

rager;2128762']I checked unlock voltage control, but I still can not edit my voltage?

http://img.techpowerup.org/101220/Untitled774.jpg

Download 2.1 BETA 5 <-- Supports GTX 580

[LoneReaction]

Yep.. you have to use beta 4 onwards. :)

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Almost for got, I have a PNY GTX580 Enthusiast Addition on the way so I'm in the club.
So you gave in and got a 580 eh? :D.

[trt740]

So you gave in and got a 580 eh? :D.

Not sure it isn't here yet. I hope it's good because I sold one hell of a gtx 480 for it.

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Not sure it isn't here yet. I hope it's good because I sold one hell of a gtx 480 for it.

good deal for that 580 btw ;) tbh, it isnt much of a jump from my 480. Performance is pretty much close. But still is one helluva card (both 480 and 580).

[the54thvoid]

Managed to get a successful run on 3D Mark 11.

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/247479

900/1800 @ 1.063v. Temps maxed at 75 degrees. And silent too.

I'm loving this card :)

[Krony]

Managed to get a successful run on 3D Mark 11.

http://3dmark.com/3dm11/247479

900/1800 @ 1.063v. Temps maxed at 75 degrees. And silent too.

I'm loving this card :)

900 @ stock volts is very nice, must be the memory that was causing the probs then.

[the54thvoid]

Yeah, I could pump it up to 3.6 but it's not a D0 version. It's cranky at those clocks. It's on speedstep so it actually runs at 3.4 Ghz. Downclocks to 1.9 on desktop.

Tried Unigine at those clocks and the display driver stopped! Nearly finished it too. Moar powah!!

I'm thinking though. Would the power management be kicking my clocks back down (and therefore crashing benchmarks)? Or is it simply too little voltage?

And those aren't stock voltages. Mine's runs at 1.0 dead. More juice you think?


Edit: someone mentioned my cpu and then edited their post.....I'm not mad.

[Krony]

Yea i forgot thoes 920's are 2.66 stock :p
and yea mine is an SC so 1.082 is stock for me thats why i just assumed it was stock volts.
Most i have tried on thoes volts is 880/1760/2100, but as i said before i am still on xp and looks like the rest of my upgrade wont be comming this side of christmas now :( so i dont see the point pushing it too far without being able to test it properly.

[Corduroy_Jr]

900 @ stock volts is very nice, must be the memory that was causing the probs then.

no offense there buddy but with that Amd 5200+ running a gtx580. has to be the biggest bottleneck i ever heard of lol

[Corduroy_Jr]

900 @ stock volts is very nice, must be the memory that was causing the probs then.

wops sorry there man, for jumping the gun Ive just noticed you're running a intel quad :banghead:

[Krony]

wops sorry there man, for jumping the gun Ive just noticed you're running a intel quad :banghead:

No i do have a 5200+ :p
bought the pc 5 years ago and it's still going strong, got some stuff on order but the bad weather has deleyed it (Asus Sabretooth X58/i7 950/3x2Gb Corsair Dominator/Ocz Vertex 2E/Win 7 pro 64)
And thats why i wont post benchmark results till i get it finished as it is massively bottlenecked :)

[the54thvoid]

Upped volts to 1.088 and managed unigine run.

Extreme Tesselation..... Lovely. Thats with the 900/1800 clocks.


http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=39649&stc=1&d=1292954890

Hexus scores on same 16AF and 4AA (1920x1080 mind, not 1200) ;)

http://img.hexus.net/v2/graphics_cards/amd/Kaymann/Graphs/Uni4.png

[Krony]

Upped volts to 1.088 and managed unigine run.

Extreme Tesselation..... Lovely. Thats with the 900/1800 clocks.


http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=39649&stc=1&d=1292954890

Hexus scores on same 16AF and 4AA (1920x1080 mind, not 1200) ;)

http://img.hexus.net/v2/graphics_cards/amd/Kaymann/Graphs/Uni4.png

Nice, i run 1920x1200 too on my Samsung 24", ill post some results if i ever get this upgrade finished :)

[Corduroy_Jr]

No i do have a 5200+ :p
bought the pc 5 years ago and it's still going strong, got some stuff on order but the bad weather has deleyed it (Asus Sabretooth X58/i7 950/3x2Gb Corsair Dominator/Ocz Vertex 2E/Win 7 pro 64)
And thats why i wont post benchmark results till i get it finished as it is massively bottlenecked :)

sweet enjoy the new rig:cool:

[{JNT}Raptor]

I've got the EVGA GTX 580 SC....clocked at 900/1800/2180 everyday.....947/1894/1100 for benches.....stock cooling....this card is a beast....I've no doubt it'll do 1000+ on the core with better than stock cooling.....and a little more voltage......I may hook it up to it's own loop and crank it up.....if I wasn't afraid of frying my 500+ dollar card. :D

7000+ on 3dmark11....compare link http://3dmark.com/3dm11/251153
1807 on Unigine as well. :)

[the54thvoid]

.....if I wasn't afraid of frying my 500+ dollar card. :D

Pretty much why i'll stop at 915 core and revert back to stock. With this card (basic version) there's really no need to overclock at 1920x1200. Plays games (even Metro 2033 at 40+ fps with DOF off).

Really dumbfounded after all the Fermi 480 hassle how quiet this thing is. And how well it overclocks with a voltage tweak.

[Jamborhgini313]

I tried my 580 at 1ghz and it got all the way through vantage then at the very last bench, it crashes. Time for after market cooling

[lisburnni]

turned the volume up on it tonight for a few quick benches , this was the best so far on 06 , clocks need to be lower on 11 which im still working on

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3721/28149.png (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/28149.png/)

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

No i do have a 5200+ :p
bought the pc 5 years ago and it's still going strong, got some stuff on order but the bad weather has deleyed it (Asus Sabretooth X58/i7 950/3x2Gb Corsair Dominator/Ocz Vertex 2E/Win 7 pro 64)
And thats why i wont post benchmark results till i get it finished as it is massively bottlenecked :)
It would be interesting to see what benchies you get though..

[Krony]

Ok i'll embarass myself :P

3DMark05

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2183/3dmark05.jpg

3DMark06

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/1899/3dmark06g.jpg

Crysis

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8018/crysisjm.jpg

Heaven

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5972/heavencn.jpg

[Lionheart]

Ok i'll embarass myself :P

3DMark05

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2183/3dmark05.jpg

3DMark06

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/1899/3dmark06g.jpg

Crysis

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8018/crysisjm.jpg

Heaven

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5972/heavencn.jpg

:laugh: You weren't wrong about embarrassing yourself:roll:

Anyways nice card:toast:

[HammerON]

Holy shit:)
Talk about a "bottleneck":toast:

[trt740]

still I bet he can max any game out

[Krony]

still I bet he can max any game out

On DX9 pretty much yea, Crysis i play on 1920x1200 high settings with 4xaa and its more than playable.

[trt740]

well then the bottle neck only exist in someones mind as long your sustained frame rates don't drop below 32fps. Really if you oced that 5200+ a bit more that would help aswell. At 3.0ghz which it will do no problem, you really won't have one .

[Krony]

well then the bottle neck only exist in someones mind as long your sustained frame rates don't drop below 32fps. Really if you oced that 5200+ a bit more that would help aswell. At 3.0ghz which it will do no problem, you really won't have one .

Had it running 2.86GHz stable a year or so ago but i'll not be bothering now as my i7 950 should be here soon.

[lisburnni]

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3474/73560613.png (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/73560613.png/)

last run of unigine tonight :)

[trt740]

Had it running 2.86GHz stable a year or so ago but i'll not be bothering now as my i7 950 should be here soon.

okay but your AMD board is a legendary overclocker. I had it and had a near world record overclock on a 6000+ Windsor at 3.6ghz way back in the day. Up your north bridge voltage 1.35 and CPU vid to N/B vid 1.375 and it will fly. This would really help you gtx 580 for now.

[trt740]

I have owned 3 gtx 480 and now this gtx 580 and they are all great cards but the boys at geforce scammed us a bit. Once you remove the voltage protection all these gtx 580 are, are gtx 480 with the extra cores enabled. All this BS about better power usage is that BS, once you remove the voltage protection. It does have a bit better cooler and it will overclock slightly higher but trust me if they had put the same voltage protection and cooler on a gtx 480 there would be zero difference. Even as it is I'm not seeing much difference in performance maybe 5 frames per second and my AMD chip at 4.3ghz isn't bottlenecking this chip. I'm seeing maybe 10c temp defferences under extreme load but the gtx 480 can take that so is that really an issue. Plus with W1zzards voltage protection removal command and a bit of overclocking the GTX580 rapidly approaches the GTX480 thermal envelope. Before you guys get your panties in a bunch this is a great card and I do like it but it isn't truly what Nvidia is telling you it is. All it is, is a gtx480 with a voltage regulator/temp sensor and a bit better cooler. Still there was nothing wrong with the GTX480 to begin with so any improvement is a good one. If you own a GTX480 this is not a true upgrade, and I don't think it's worth the extra 100.00 to 150.00 depending on new or used. Buy a AXP or Zalman after market coolers and keep what you have. With those after market coolers the gtx 480 will run about 30c cooler under load than a stock cooled gtx 580 and be even quieter. Plus it will over clocks just as well or near so. Love you guys but I calls them as I sees them. :laugh: Okay blast away!!!

[erocker]

I have owned 3 gtx 480 and now this gtx 580 and they are all great cards but the boys at geforce scammed us a bit. Once you remove the voltage protection all these gtx 580 are, are gtx 480 with the extra cores enabled. All this BS about better power usage is that BS, once you remove the voltage protection. It does have a bit better cooler and it will overclock slightly higher but trust me if they had put the same voltage protection and cooler on a gtx 480 there would be zero difference. Even as it is I'm not seeing much difference in performance maybe 5 frames per second and my AMD chip at 4.3ghz isn't bottlenecking this chip. I'm seeing maybe 10c temp defferences under extreme load but the gtx 480 can take that so is that really an issue. Plus with W1zzards voltage protection removal command and a bit of overclocking the GTX580 rapidly approaches the GTX480 thermal envelope. Before you guys get your panties in a bunch this is a great card and I do like it but it isn't truly what Nvidia is telling you it is. All it is, is a gtx480 with a voltage regulator/temp sensor and a bit better cooler. Still there was nothing wrong with the GTX480 to begin with so any improvement is a good one. If you own a GTX480 this is not a true upgrade, and I don't think it's worth the extra 100.00 to 150.00 depending on new or used. Buy a AXP or Zalman after market coolers and keep what you have. With those after market coolers the gtx 480 will run about 30c cooler under load than a stock cooled gtx 580 and be even quieter. Plus it will over clocks just as well or near so. Love you guys but I calls them as I sees them. :laugh: Okay blast away!!!

Yup. :p

Anyways, got my backplate and high-flow bracket. These plus some new thermal paste I got a 10c drop. If anyone is planning on getting the backplate you need a Torx T-6 bit for the screws.

Pics:

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2382.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2386.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2383.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2384.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2388.jpg

[erocker]

Question... How can I overclock this thing and retain the 2D clocks?

[Jamborhgini313]

Question... How can I overclock this thing and retain the 2D clocks?

It'll still downclock itself even when oc

[erocker]

It'll still downclock itself even when oc

It doesn't seem to using Afterburner..

Scratch that, it does work. :)

[johnnyfiive]

Card looks great with the backplate and hi flow cover, also, nice temp reduction. I gotta ask though, why doesn't EVGA just sell the 580 that way off the bat? Charge another $30 and call it a day.

[trt740]

Yup. :p

Anyways, got my backplate and high-flow bracket. These plus some new thermal paste I got a 10c drop. If anyone is planning on getting the backplate you need a Torx T-6 bit for the screws.

Pics:

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2382.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2386.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2383.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2384.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2388.jpg

e whats your maxed closed case temps on air under load, like occt with default fan? Before you put on the backplate and flow bracket. Or anyone else for that matter, no one tests in a closed case anymore.

[douglatins]

Erocker would you buy me the bracket and the backplate and sell it to me? evga doest ship overseas

[erocker]

e whats your maxed closed case temps on air under load, like occt with default fan? Before you put on the backplate and flow bracket. Or anyone else for that matter, no one tests in a closed case anymore.

Don't know, my case doesn't close and all of my fans are intakes.

Erocker would you buy me the bracket and the backplate and sell it to me? evga doest ship overseas

You figure out the shipping from the US to your country and send me the money for shipping + $30 dollars to my PayPal. Just send me a PM. ;)

[trt740]

Don't know, my case doesn't close and all of my fans are intakes.



You figure out the shipping from the US to your country and send me the money for shipping + $30 dollars to my PayPal. Just send me a PM. ;)

well that doesn't help lol!!! I like a closed quiet cases lol!!

[Krony]

Tried 900/1800/2100 on the stock SC volts and all went pretty well but got what might have been artifacts in heaven, couple of flashes of a red star like thing, anyway got it on 895/1790/2100 now and seems to be fine.

Edit: Sneaked up to 897/1794/2110, 100MHz over the stock SC clocks @ stock SC volts.

[Ross211]

Got my GTX 570 (Poor man's GTX 480) on Thursday and figured out late Friday afternoon that my Swiftech MCW80 GPU block will not work with it (unless you mod the stock VRM/Memory plate on the GTX 570 when using the G80 adapter kit). It's a bummer but it does give me a reason to upgrade to a full cover block :cool:

Anyone got any recommendations on a full cover block for the GTX 570 ?

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/PC%20Hardware%20Photos/GTX%20570/S6301282.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/PC%20Hardware%20Photos/GTX%20570/S6301287-1.jpg
Battle between GTX 260 and GTX 570... who wins ? :laugh:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/S6301299-1.jpg
3D Mark 11 running for the first time b/c I finally got a DX11 GPU :rockout:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/PC%20Hardware%20Photos/Lancool%20PC%20K62/S6301303.jpg


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/PC%20Hardware%20Photos/Lancool%20PC%20K62/S6301308.jpg
Cable Management ? What's that :confused:


3D Mark 11 Score - P4595 3DMarks - http://3dmark.com/3dm11/283217

(Damnit I just realized that I reset CMOS earlier on my system and forgot to re-load my BIOS profile! The above screenshot and benchmark run were done with my motherboard on optimized defaults... whoops. I'm gonna post back with new results soon.)

I've been having the gaming blues these past two days so I'm gonna satisfy that before starting to see this card's limits. I'll post back with some more results.

[Jamborhgini313]

Damn that loop is amazing

[lisburnni]

does anyone want to buy a EVGA GTX580 back plate for me and ship to northern ireland .

il make sure your rewarded :)

Stephen

Payment via paypal etc

[Krony]

does anyone want to buy a EVGA GTX580 back plate for me and ship to northern ireland .

il make sure your rewarded :)

Stephen

Payment via paypal etc

Same lol, and the high flow plate, can't get them in the UK

[DaedalusHelios]

I don't tend to feel cheated with stuff. When I buy things, I don't look back and doubt myself. I'm sure I'll be happy with my purchase when I actually get around to using it.

I feel cheated when something is DOA or dies soon after I have bought it. But thats about all. BTW I was thinking of GTX 5xx series but I just decided two 480's would fit me better so another one at a little less than $300 is on its way. I would like a 580 but I can't justify the cost. :(


does anyone want to buy a EVGA GTX580 back plate for me and ship to northern ireland .

il make sure your rewarded :)

Stephen

Payment via paypal etc

Same lol, and the high flow plate, can't get them in the UK

You both need to make sure whoever you do business with has heatware BTW. ;)

[lisburnni]

Of course , but thanks for the reminder ,

I may as well take an end plate too when im here

[Ross211]

does anyone want to buy a EVGA GTX580 back plate for me and ship to northern ireland .

il make sure your rewarded :)

Stephen

Payment via paypal etc

Same lol, and the high flow plate, can't get them in the UK

I think erocker is willing to help you guys :D

I just ran 3D Mark 11 on one of my rock stable BIOS profiles. My Q9550 is only at 3.4 Ghz for right now, but I'm running the stock VID with this CPU (1.2875v VID - kinda high for an E0 C2Q, but I'm happy with a +567 Mhz OC at stock vcore).

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t215/rmartin311/gtx570-3dmark11.png

3D Mark 11 - P4865 3DMarks (http://3dmark.com/3dm11/289020)

[chuchnit]

Does anybody have a Kill-a-watt meter that is running 570/580 in SLI that want to share the draw from the wall?

[Ross211]

GTX 570 same settings on everything in post above -

3D Mark Vantage - P23565 3DMarks (http://3dmark.com/3dmv/2818295)

Damn I need an i7... lol

[Jamborhgini313]

GTX 570 same settings on everything in post above -

3D Mark Vantage - P23565 3DMarks (http://3dmark.com/3dmv/2818295)

Damn I need an i7... lol

OC that 570

[Krony]

Does anybody have a Kill-a-watt meter that is running 570/580 in SLI that want to share the draw from the wall?

Got my single up to 476w with a crappy system :p

[chuchnit]

Got my single up to 476w with a crappy system :p

What type usage is this? Is this the peak during gaming load? I'm most likely going to build a SB rig with either two 570's or 580's. I'm just trying to size up what PSU I need realistically. I'm thinking a solid 1000w would be a couple hundred watts of wiggle room even with 3D/2D stress tests loaded at the same time. I am just interested in what the real users are seeing. Most review sites have lower CPU mhz and vcore vs. what alot of guys run daily.

[travva]

i don't have a kaw but i run my gtx 580's in sli, i7 @ 4ghz, 3 hds, dvd rom, and a few fans/h50 etc and have no issues at all. my psu is old but is a decent one. if you're going for a 1kw psu and don't get a shitty one you should fine.

[chuchnit]

i don't have a kaw but i run my gtx 580's in sli, i7 @ 4ghz, 3 hds, dvd rom, and a few fans/h50 etc and have no issues at all. my psu is old but is a decent one. if you're going for a 1kw psu and don't get a shitty one you should fine.

Ya I have a Antec TPQ-1200w vanilla, but the cables have those darn capacitors on the cables. Plus I use that for the bench rig. I always try to size a PSU for 100% load on CPU and GPU knowing that you'll never see 100% use on both at the same time in the real world. I figure a good 850w would actually run a rig like I want with watts to spare, but 1000w is probably what I'll choose to give even more cushion. I just find the PSU calculators to way overstate numbers, and can't think of a credible review site that runs heavy overclocks.

[Krony]

What type usage is this? Is this the peak during gaming load? I'm most likely going to build a SB rig with either two 570's or 580's. I'm just trying to size up what PSU I need realistically. I'm thinking a solid 1000w would be a couple hundred watts of wiggle room even with 3D/2D stress tests loaded at the same time. I am just interested in what the real users are seeing. Most review sites have lower CPU mhz and vcore vs. what alot of guys run daily.

That is full load on the system to the left, will go up a bit with a 4GHz+ i7 i should think, and yea a decent 1000w should run sli easy, i know of ppl running 580 sli on 850w

[Jamborhgini313]

Would a Antec Quatro Truepower 1k watt power 2 580's OC'd and an 4ghz i7?

[HammerON]

It should. However I would go for a 1200W PSU just to be safe:)

[Krony]

Got my single up to 476w with a crappy system :p

Had a bash on MW2 today and on the snow lvl climbing the mountain got a reading of 540w ish :p

[Jamborhgini313]

Anyone getting their voltages beyond 1.15mv in afterburner?

[the54thvoid]

I thought that was the maximum? At least my slider says 1150.

But i'm not happy pushing voltages past 1.1v but thats because i'm a noob :laugh:

[Jamborhgini313]

I heard you can push a bit more? But I'm not sure
I just want to hit 1Ghz

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

So whats the stablest you guys can get on stock voltages?

[Jamborhgini313]

So whats the stablest you guys can get on stock voltages?

Not much...Stock volts is 1.0

[erocker]

GTX 580 backplates are available in the EU. http://eu.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000215&family=Accessories

High flow bracket: http://eu.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000171&family=Accessories

[the54thvoid]

So whats the stablest you guys can get on stock voltages?

My stock is 1.0 v and it was bumming out at 820. It runs unigine and 3D Mark 11 at 920 @ 1.088v.

[Krony]

GTX 580 backplates are available in the EU. http://eu.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000215&family=Accessories

High flow bracket: http://eu.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=M020-00-000171&family=Accessories

Yea the backplate is in stock but the high flow bracket is still on "notify me" and it's 15 Euro shipping so ill wait till both are available.
Edit: was told it still didn't ship to the UK so i went and hit pay and it's ordered, gonna cost another 15 euro to ship the bracket now :P

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Not much...Stock volts is 1.0

My stock is 1.0 v and it was bumming out at 820. It runs unigine and 3D Mark 11 at 920 @ 1.088v.

Hmm.. your stock voltages is 1.0? Afterburner reports I have 1.038v (not unless you rounded it off) and I can only get stablest in 800 core lol. Crysis Warhead dx10 x64 just crashes above that.

[the54thvoid]

Well played through some metro 2033 high settings on. Core 900@1.088v and it played fine. Fan whirled a bit but still quieter than when I played metro with my 5850's.

Was Playing there for an hour on Metro 2033 with the 900 oc. Temps stayed steady at 85 degrees - fan wasn't too loud and no graphical problems. I'm assuming 85 degrees is fine at that overclock with the settings i was using (1920x1200, AAA, Tesselation on, Physx on, DOF off, All else highest settings.)

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

^ have you tried warhead dx10 x64? That game just pushes the system to the limits.. really shows crash on an unstable oc. I switched from evga oc scanner to just playing warhead on enthusiast 8xAA lol.

[trt740]

Hmm.. your stock voltages is 1.0? Afterburner reports I have 1.038v (not unless you rounded it off) and I can only get stablest in 800 core lol. Crysis Warhead dx10 x64 just crashes above that.

Believe it or not TRINE will max your gpu as well on high settings. I gotta say I am impressed with these 500 series cards mine flies.

[Krony]

Started to get blue screens and crashes to desktop now with mine, Far Cry 2 is the main game but Metro 2033 has done it also, testing the 266.44 driver atm to see if it's any better but i don't think its a driver issue as it's been fine for a month, set gpu, cpu and ram back to stock clocks to see if this helps.

[the54thvoid]

I'm on the 263.09 drivers. Thats the official ones from the nvidia uk website. Gonna try crysis warhead now on my 900 overclock but having no luck getting 1920x1200 resolution - buggy shitty game :shadedshu (oh, 4xAA and enthusiast).

Edit: got it on 1920x1200 through config file. Settings as above and Fraps running, steady 40-50fps with the overclock. Hitting a steady 85 degrees but no artifacts or issues.

[trt740]

Does anyone else think EVGA has just unreal customer support.

[erocker]

Does anyone else think EVGA has just unreal customer support.

I think they have proper customer support. It's what CS should be and it's a shame that most other companies are below my expectations.

[trt740]

I think they have proper customer support. It's what CS should be and it's a shame that most other companies are below my expectations.

The only other company with customer support like them is newegg.

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Anyone getting their voltages beyond 1.15mv in afterburner?
You need to unlock it through bios if you want to go past 1.15 (I believe max from it was 1.2-ish)

Believe it or not TRINE will max your gpu as well on high settings. I gotta say I am impressed with these 500 series cards mine flies.
Yeah, that game looks shader heavy as well.

[trt740]

Man who said this cooler was quiet? It is just as loud as my old gtx 480. Still it's not bad sounding. Anyone try the backplate and does it help heat wise at all? I just ordered one.

[Ross211]

Jacob on EVGA forums says its mainly cosmetic but it lowers temp in the range of 2c.


It is mainly for aesthetics, max temp decrease is in the range of 2c.


http://www.evga.com/forums/fb.ashx?m=724429

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Man who said this cooler was quiet? It is just as loud as my old gtx 480. Still it's not bad sounding. Anyone try the backplate and does it help heat wise at all? I just ordered one.
Its quiet because they barred it to 85% :D. At 100%, thing is just as loud as 480 @ 100% as well

[the54thvoid]

I was running my EVGA 580 at 850 core (900 crashed out :laugh:) for an hour playing crysis warhead at 1920x1200 with enthusiast settings and 4 x AA. Card stayed quieter than my 5850's did (about 50-55% fan speed, temps at 80 degrees).

Point is, how fast are you running yours or is your case really cramped? Or do you have a duff card? Or is mine really good?

Whats peoples thoughts? Quieter than expected or worse?

Edit: and all fans at 100% these days make a bloody racket.

[trt740]

Its quiet because they barred it to 85% :D. At 100%, thing is just as loud as 480 @ 100% as well

I flashed it with a custom bios from EVGA tech and it goes well past 85 percent now. http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=725069

[Ross211]

I flashed it with a custom bios from EVGA tech and it goes well past 85 percent now. http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=725069

Dude I was wondering why Afterburner never reported my fan speed going beyond 85% - I must have made a fan profile twice before giving up and being happy that my card doesn't go beyond 60C on the stock cooler.

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Check this badboy out:

A dual GPU by evga
http://techreport.com/r.x/2011_1_6_EVGA_offers_a_sneak_peek_at_Nvidias_next_ dualGPU_monster/front.jpg
http://techreport.com/r.x/2011_1_6_EVGA_offers_a_sneak_peek_at_Nvidias_next_ dualGPU_monster/back.jpg

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/20206

[the54thvoid]

IMHO I think it's poop.

Reason? From what the article says it's most likely a detuned 570 sli rig. With as little as 1GB per gpu. I think thats a bit lame. Given a 580 is near enough the 300w PCI limit, they may as well have gone for broke and developed a detuned 580 sli rig with theh 1.5GB per card.

If this is Nvidia's dual high end, i think Antilles may have crown, especially if it's based on 6970's.

I suppose we'll see.

But can i just add for the 580 owners among us, the 580 is the best card i've ever owned. Yes it cost a lot but hey - for me to effortlessly game with - it was worth it.

Edit:

Found this at Hexus regarding same card
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=28325

However, the most exciting card - which HEXUS was apparently the first publication to photograph - was a gargantuan dual-GPU model set to launch sometime in the spring. Although we couldn't tease too many details from the reps on hand, we know it'll be based on two GF104 chips, carry 2GB of memory, support three-screen surround gaming out of the box, all the while costing less than a GTX 580. As you can see, it also dwarfs the watercooled GTX 580 that we had on hand for comparison.

[trt740]

Check this badboy out:

A dual GPU by evga
http://techreport.com/r.x/2011_1_6_EVGA_offers_a_sneak_peek_at_Nvidias_next_ dualGPU_monster/front.jpg
http://techreport.com/r.x/2011_1_6_EVGA_offers_a_sneak_peek_at_Nvidias_next_ dualGPU_monster/back.jpg

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/20206

Sent my GTX 570 back not a fan with this cooler. I like some of the other ones that are non ref like the one pictured.

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

Sent my GTX 570 back not a fan with this cooler. I like some of the other ones that are non ref like the one pictured.
Yeah, hope they give you that non reference instead. Them non-reference have better cooling

[trt740]

Yeah, hope they give you that non reference instead. Them non-reference have better cooling

I bought a MSI Frozer II 5850 for 154.00 to hold me over until some more non ref gtx 570 and 6950s come out.

[TeddyRaspin76]

Hi. Is there anyone having a Zotac GTX580 AMP Edition bios dump please ? I'd like to try it on my VGA. Thanks anyway for your attention. :)

[Ross211]

Hi. Is there anyone having a Zotac GTX580 AMP Edition bios dump please ? I'd like to try it on my VGA. Thanks anyway for your attention. :)

Not sure but it should show up here when available - Video BIOS Collection (http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?page=1&architecture=NVIDIA&manufacturer=Zotac&model=GTX+580&interface=&memSize=0)

[TeddyRaspin]

I've already checked it there. Anyway thanks for your reply. ;)

[wolf]

Found this at Hexus regarding same card
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=28325

we know it'll be based on two GF104 chips

I think this makes far more sense than Dual GF110's, if they get all 384 sp's active, and get clocks anywhere above 750 core 1500 shader and 4000 mem it should cream a GTX580 and not be too much of a power hog.

[douglatins]

OMG, i guess not many people buying these cards.

[erocker]

OMG, i guess not many people buying these cards.

They're too expensive. Not many people really need the performance due to the lack of games that require it.

[Maelstrom]

I got an Evga GTX 570 for christmas, but wasn't able to install it until a week ago (comp was at college). Running it @ 800/1000 for now, but I am thinking the memory could go higher from other overclocks I've seen. Will post a heaven run once I get it installed.

Edit - Here's my heaven run


http://img.techpowerup.org/110120/unigine run638.png

[douglatins]

I got an Evga GTX 570 for christmas, but wasn't able to install it until a week ago (comp was at college). Running it @ 800/1000 for now, but I am thinking the memory could go higher from other overclocks I've seen. Will post a heaven run once I get it installed.

Wohoo, time to update first post yay!

[Jamborhgini313]

This thread needs more posts!
New Update:
Added an EK Nickel Plexi WaterBlock :D

[finndrummer]

I received my EVGA GTX 570 yesterday. Great card :rockout:

[phobias23]

Hi guys! I would like to join the club. Can I?

Here are my specs:

-i7 950
-Rampage III Formula
-2x GTX570 Evga
-Corsair TX850
-Viewsonic 23"hd 1920x1080(dvi)
-LaptopWD250 OS/750samsung+hitachi1TB for data
-Ocz gold 6gb/1600bus


So am I in????

[Jamborhgini313]

I bought an evga 580 SC to go sli. Will post pics and benches later

[Lionheart]

I bought an evga 580 SC to go sli. Will post pics and benches later

Nice bro, time for a new PSU:laugh:

[Jamborhgini313]

:D:toast::nutkick:

Will try to get 50k vantage

[Krony]

Nice, my Koolance block and the rest of my watercooling gear should be here sometime this week so i'll post some pics and benchies too.

[Jamborhgini313]

Nice, my Koolance block and the rest of my watercooling gear should be here sometime this week so i'll post some pics and benchies too.

Oh sweet you gonna flash it to a custom BIOS to get 1.2v?

[Krony]

Oh sweet you gonna flash it to a custom BIOS to get 1.2v?

Not sure yet, most i have used so far is 1.11v to get stable runs in Heaven and 3DMark11 @ 910/1820/2050 and the temps were pretty ok, i might have a go at trying to break the 1GHz if the card and temps seem to be doing ok.

[Jamborhgini313]

Not sure yet, most i have used so far is 1.11v to get stable runs in Heaven and 3DMark11 @ 910/1820/2050 and the temps were pretty ok, i might have a go at trying to break the 1GHz if the card and temps seem to be doing ok.

I have an ek block on my Pny 580 and I needed 1.163v for 1ghz. Temps were around 50ish

[Krony]

Btw, just noticed u have the Antec 1200 also, u put the 360 rad in the front ?
1.163v for 1GHz is pretty nice.

[Jamborhgini313]

Btw, just noticed u have the Antec 1200 also, u put the 360 rad in the front ?
1.163v for 1GHz is pretty nice.

I had to put it in the back external. I don't know how to removal the HDD cages without taking out the wholething

[Krony]

I have 2x240 rads comming and was gonna try get one in the front and the other at the back, maybe try and use the front plastic fan housings from 2 of the hdd cages and mount the rad behind them, can keep 1 full hdd cage with fan then and still just have room for a fan controller and dvd drive hopefully.
Untill it all gets here i can't really say exactly how it's gonna work yet :)

[Jamborhgini313]

I had the same thoughts but the 240 Rad I was gonna get was too thick and with the 580 taking so much space there's no way. I was just gonna use zip tied and strap it together using the hdd holes.

[Krony]

Some more info Here (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=138467) on the build progress, still waiting for the Swiftech cpu block to come in stock then they will send it all out.

[eroc]

I like my evga 570 so far. At 1.1v I can do 950/2100 without any artifacts, but after reading the thread about bricked 570's I'm a little hesitant to do it again. I got greedy and locked up my system running Vantage, luckily no damage was done.
Good card overall, very low temps/noise at stock speeds, even when overclocked it never goes above 67 on air. (with fan at max, which in this case is limited to 85%)

[Ross211]

I like my evga 570 so far. At 1.1v I can do 950/2100 without any artifacts, but after reading the thread about bricked 570's I'm a little hesitant to do it again. I got greedy and locked up my system running Vantage, luckily no damage was done.
Good card overall, very low temps/noise at stock speeds, even when overclocked it never goes above 67 on air. (with fan at max, which in this case is limited to 85%)

Hey man you should check out the EVGA Fan unlocker if you'd like your fan to ramp past 85% of its max RPM.

EVGA GTX 570 Fanspeed Unlocker v1.0 Released (http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=725069&mpage=1)

The tool basically flashes your card while inside Windows. I don't ever like flashing components while inside Windows but it worked no problem. It won't void your warranty with EVGA either.

I wonder if the reference 570's from other AIB partners are limited to 85% :confused:

[eroc]

Thanks for the link Ross! Does anyone know what brands of 570's are failing the most? I would like to think EVGA uses better components than other companies, but thats just my own wishful thinking. I find it strange that they would provide you with EVGA E-leet to overvolt your card when it could possibly ruin it. Because man, this thing wants to go!

[Ross211]

Thanks for the link Ross! Does anyone know what brands of 570's are failing the most? I would like to think EVGA uses better components than other companies, but thats just my own wishful thinking. I find it strange that they would provide you with EVGA E-leet to overvolt your card when it could possibly ruin it. Because man, this thing wants to go!

The reference cards essentially are all coming from the same source. With that said, most cards made by different brands have the exact same components, they just have a different sticker slapped on the card.

I'm not saying there isn't a difference in brands, there definitely is. You can buy the same reference card from 2 different brands but what differs mainly is how the companies handle RMA's and how well their support is.

[Jamborhgini313]

Some more info Here (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=138467) on the build progress, still waiting for the Swiftech cpu block to come in stock then they will send it all out.

So hows your build coming alone? :p

[Bjorn_Of_Iceland]

The reference cards essentially are all coming from the same source. With that said, most cards made by different brands have the exact same components, they just have a different sticker slapped on the card.

I'm not saying there isn't a difference in brands, there definitely is. You can buy the same reference card from 2 different brands but what differs mainly is how the companies handle RMA's and how well their support is.
Each brands also comes with their own qa methods for oem cards as well afaik. Thus the difference in their return rates.

[Krony]

So hows your build coming alone? :p

Parts should be here today so i'll start working on it, tho i am working 14:00 - 22:00 this week so not alot of time.

[HammerON]

I gave in and have 2 EVGA GTX 580's as well as 2 Koolance water blocks coming in a couple days to replace my 2 EVGA GTX 470's:)

[Krony]

Well the parts came but i think the fittings are the wrong ones lol Link (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=138467&page=2)

[douglatins]

O man every time i want to get some WC action, but then a new VGA comes out and i want an upgrade. Also i spend close to 600USD in shirts this weekend

[HammerON]

I'am in:
http://img.techpowerup.org/110217/IMG_1029.jpg

Koolance water blocks arrive tomorrow:toast:

[Jamborhgini313]

What's better ek or koolance?

[HammerON]

What's better ek or koolance?
Not much difference..
I have been using koolance water blocks for a couple years so I am just used to their quality.
I have recently started using EK blocks and can say that I like them as well.

Either will do what you need it to do:)

[Lionheart]

I'am in:
http://img.techpowerup.org/110217/IMG_1029.jpg

Koolance water blocks arrive tomorrow:toast:

WOW:eek: too me that pic just tease's me so much, bro why must you do that:cry: those cards look godly:respect::respect::toast:

[Jamborhgini313]

Hehe so lionheart when you gonna pick some up?

[Lionheart]

Hehe so lionheart when you gonna pick some up?

Lol...unfortunately bro:rolleyes: I just ordered 2 x MSI HD6950's Twin Frozr II editions today:rockout:, perfect timing:laugh: now Im drooling over your pics, GPU overclock and HammerON's pics, the GTX 580 is one nice looking beast:p

I was actually thinking of picking a GTX 580 up and down the line grab another one but I when you compare 2 HD6950's for $678 AUD against 1 GTX 580 which iz around $649 AUD depending on brand, I figured I would go the smart price/performance route:toast:

[erocker]

I've had enough with my noisy stock cooler. Got an AC Accelero Xtreme Plus today on sale for my 580! Too bad it's going to get here way before the ram/vrm heatsinks do. Only place to get them right now is direct from AC out of Hong Kong. I'm hoping I'll get them in two weeks at the latest.

[Krony]

Hehe, insane looking air cooler.
Tbh i have no problem with my stock 580 cooler or temps but the main issue for me was the cpu temps so i thought while i was at it i may as well try and watercool both.

[HammerON]

I've had enough with my noisy stock cooler. Got an AC Accelero Xtreme Plus today on sale for my 580! Too bad it's going to get here way before the ram/vrm heatsinks do. Only place to get them right now is direct from AC out of Hong Kong. I'm hoping I'll get them in two weeks at the latest.

Why don't you water cool it?

[Krony]

Pics are a bit dark, i'll try in daylight tomorrow :)

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5568/29240339.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8751/45665182.jpg
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/6650/40191230.jpg
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/175/91920657.jpg

Edit: Pics stil sh*t lol, was never any good at photography :P

[HammerON]

Have to order the backplates for mine...

http://img.techpowerup.org/110221/580 w blocks.jpg
http://img.techpowerup.org/110221/IMG_1127.jpg

[Krony]

Be warned, with the backplate on the 3/8" EK compression fittings on mine won't fit on the top of the card, u can see in one of the pics where i scratched the plate trying to screw them in, ill try and use them on the bottom but if tube management is bad i'll maybe mod the plate a bit and repaint it.

[erocker]

Why don't you water cool it?

I thought about it and figured I'd rather go with the Xtreme plus because it will fit on just about any video card. Plus, I just can't add anything more to my current loop without getting another pump or a 655 instead of a 355. If I have this 580 6 months from now, maybe I'll pick up a reduced price block for it.

Just waiting for my kit for the Accelero now. It left Hong Kong yesterday so hopefully early next week.

[Krony]

Got mine up and running, get 27/28c idle and max i saw in crysis was 38c :)

[HammerON]

Nice temps:)

Which thermal pads did you use from Koolance that came with the block? Did you use the gray one or the white one?
Just curious...

[Krony]

I used the grey as it said, since then i have seen 42c during benchies runnningn a pretty tame 920 core @ 1.118

[Krony]

Hit a max of 42c in this run @ 1.138v :)
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2623/950core.jpg

[erocker]

My VR004 hardware kit for my Accelero Xtreme Plus finally came in today!

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2437.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2442.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2443.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2445.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2444.jpg

[Ross211]

Ever think you'll incorporate the GPU into the loop erocker ?

Still looks awesome. I bet the Accelero keeps the GPU cooler and is less quiet.

[erocker]

Ever think you'll incorporate the GPU into the loop erocker ?

Still looks awesome. I bet the Accelero keeps the GPU cooler and is less quiet.

I go through video cards too frequently to put it in a loop. I got this cooler mostly because it's compatable with just about anything. Plus, yes it's nice not having a hair dryer for a cooler on it. This card gets hotter than most GTX 580's, now it idles at 29c and 100% load at 60c. I can't hear the fans at all. :)

[LifeOnMars]

Looking good erocker!! I'm longing for a GTX 580 right now.....I'll probably even get one when new stuff has come out, just so I can say I've owned one :)

[Krony]

Looking nice :)

[Krony]

Just a thought, how about adding the 560's into the club and changing the thread title ?

[HammerON]

My VR004 hardware kit for my Accelero Xtreme Plus finally came in today!

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2437.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2442.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2443.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2445.jpg
http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/erocker414/DSCN2444.jpg

Have you overclocked the 580 with your new cooler yet? I am curious about the temps...

[Easy Rhino]

got myself an EVGA gtx570 SC :toast: runs pretty well on its default clocks so i added a few MHz to get it up to 801/1602/1966. hits 74 degrees under full load. i will see how far i can crank it in the coming days.

[Krony]

Welcome to the club.

[Krony]

Finally broke 2400 in 3DMark11 :P
X2411 (http://3dmark.com/3dm11/947084)

[Lionheart]

I want a GTX 580, why are video cards so addictive:D:D

Anyone using GTX 580's SLI or any SLI setup, do you experience any gameplay issues, crashes ect?

[HammerON]

With 2 580's I have not had any issues (beyond Crysis 2 which I had to download the EVGA SLI Enhancement to fix).

[entropy13]

Would just like to post here and say I have a GTX 570. :p

[wolf]

wolf | 570

I would love to join yonder clubhouse now, bought me a spankin' GTX570 today. this model;

Gigabyte GV-N570OC-13I

http://www.techscreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/gigabytegv-n570oc-13i01.jpg

stock clocks are 780/1560/3800 @ 988mv, after day 1 of overclocking she's already humming along at 950/1900/4400 @ 1088mv :twitch:

it is awesomely fast at those clocks, easily beating a stock GTX580 I would assume, as reviews of a GTX570 around 800-850 core have it matching a 580.

LOVE this card, takes a steamy dump on the GTX460 OC I had before it.

[HammerON]

Nice looking card wolf:toast:

[wolf]

Nice looking card wolf:toast:

cheers, I'm loving it.

[Lionheart]

cheers, I'm loving it.

Nice card:toast: Howz your PSU handling it so far?:twitch:

[wolf]

Nice card:toast: Howz your PSU handling it so far?:twitch:

I'm well surprised but the CX500 is handling it just fine! I've tweaked the max clocks down a little, as I'm unsure wether the card itself was unstable or wether the PSU was having trouble. max clocks are now 925/1850/2250, naturally its still stonking fast and now 100% stable, the only thing I havent thrown at it is furmark... but 20 runs of crysis warhead bench, 2 hours of BC2 etc... shes doin fine.

so much more surprising is the temp on this awesome revision, 58 degrees fully loaded at 50% fan speed (custom fan ramp) which is barely audible at all.

[entropy13]

My 570 doesn't look like this:
http://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ACC_1277.jpg

It has the fan in the middle. And the rear is different. No other differences though besides that. Box is the same, bundle is the same, clocks are the same, vRAM amount and bus width are the same. Can't find any more info about this version of the reference card though however.

[entropy13]

Well sorry for the double-post, but I just realized now that my GTX 570's reference cooler is the same as the GTX 590's. :laugh:

[Krony]

evga do a 570 HD with a display port and a middle fan, maybe urs is a similar design.
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/012-P3-1571-AR_LG_5.jpg
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/012-P3-1571-AR_LG_4.jpg

[wolf]

for anyone who wants to see this GTX570 compared to the GTX460 that it replaced, check out the mini review I've just put up.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144497

[entropy13]

evga do a 570 HD with a display port and a middle fan, maybe urs is a similar design.
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/012-P3-1571-AR_LG_5.jpg
http://www.evga.com/PRODUCTS/IMAGES/GALLERY/012-P3-1571-AR_LG_4.jpg

That's exactly how my GTX 570 looks. And apparently the cooler is quieter than the first reference. The cooler is the same as the one from the 560 Ti.

[LoneReaction]

Anyone experiencing less stability after installing new drivers? (Using version 270 now).

[entropy13]

Anyone experiencing less stability after installing new drivers? (Using version 270 now).

Not really. Although I did have more stability issues with 270.61...because that was the time I finally did some overclocking, which is for the mini-review I made. :laugh:

Regardless, no issues whatsoever afterwards though.

[DJRamses]

Okay.. here is my Vantage (little test ;) )
GTX580 clocked @ 1010 Mhz
NvCpl setting: 3D Application to decide leave!
Driver: 270.61

http://www.abload.de/thumb/vantiab4m.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=vantiab4m.jpg)

[Krony]

Okay.. here is my Vantage (little test ;) )
GTX580 clocked @ 1010 Mhz
NvCpl setting: 3D Application to decide leave!
Driver: 270.61

http://www.abload.de/thumb/vantiab4m.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=vantiab4m.jpg)

1010 nice :) H2O or LN2 ?

[DJRamses]

1010 nice :) H2O or LN2 ?

H2O cooled. :)

[qu4k3r]

May I joint he club? Here are all my test.- (http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144548)

[ERazer]

Can i join :)

ERazer | Asus GTX580 Direct CU II

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_580_Direct_Cu_II/images/card1.jpg

[wolf]

Who's willing to help me with a bios mod for my GTX570 allowing up to 1.175v ? :) time to give this baby more juice I want to push the envelope and try for that magic 1ghz barrier.

925mhz is rock stable at 1088mv under full load ( i set 1100mv but it actually loads at 1088) 950mhz is borderline stable and should be if I could actually get 1100-1112mv through it.

current bios limit is 1100mv.

any help appreciated :)

[the54thvoid]

I'm retaking my vows. Selling my GTX 580 off as I've bought.... another GTX 580, this one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/GX-124-MS_36096_400.jpg

MSI GTX 580 Lightning. :) :) :)

I've never had a custom card - I always buy vanilla (rush for first tech).

[15th Warlock]

Can I join the club guys?

15th Warlock | 2x PNY XLR8 GTX580s in SLI :rockout:

http://img.techpowerup.org/110508/DSC09488.jpg
:toast:

[HammerON]

Welcome to the club and nice rig:toast:

[15th Warlock]

Welcome to the club and nice rig:toast:


Thank you mate! :toast:

Sorry for the cable mess, I need to rework all the cable distribution :p

[HammerON]

I use these NZXT extension cables for my 2 GTX 580's:
http://www.aone.co.uk/ProdInfo.ASP?ProductID=3123

They look much nicer:)

[15th Warlock]

I use these NZXT extension cables for my 2 GTX 580's:
http://www.aone.co.uk/ProdInfo.ASP?ProductID=3123

They look much nicer:)

They do look nicer, I'll look for a retailer in the US who carry those, thanks ;)