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It's safe to flash this BIOS?

Vomar

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I have bought ZOTAC GTX 1080 AMP! Edition version for system integrators.
I want to flash original AMP! Edition bios.
It's safe to flash this BIOS?
This is my card's BIOS
https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/190701/190701
This is bios what i want to flash.
https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/184354/zotac-gtx1080-8192-160608-1

Differences on this photo:
 
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Those aren't the only differences.
Boost clock is higher on the new bios.
 
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if newer cards are anything like the GTX9xx cards in regards to this topic, I remember being told it is better to Modify Your current bios to match the specs/readings of the one You want. but im far from an expert, and my memory is Awful

as always, save the original in a couple different locations too.
 
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if newer cards are anything like the GTX9xx cards in regards to this topic, I remember being told it is better to Modify Your current bios to match the specs/readings of the one You want. but im far from an expert, and my memory is Awful

as always, save the original in a couple different locations too.
It is better to mod your original. Reason being is because then you don't have to worry about forcing a bios with mismatched ID's.
 
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It is better to mod your original. Reason being is because then you don't have to worry about forcing a bios with mismatched ID's.

My memory ISNT 100% bad after all:)
 

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I just want to thank you guys, i have read some topics on a different forum and it's safe to flash bios between this cards.
So, have flashed successfully :D
http://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/3827838
Card is now showing as AMP! Edition
(this 2% is a measurement error) xD

Ofc card have a little oc
 
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If you're using that firestorm software no need to flash bios.
 
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