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| System Name | Green Machine |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7-6700K @ 4.635 GHz Core & 4.325 GHz Cache |
| Motherboard | ASUS Z170 TUF Sabertooth Mark 1 |
| Cooling | Corsair H110i GT 280mm AIO |
| Memory | Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 16GB (4x4) @ 3300 MHz (16-18-18-36) |
| Video Card(s) | MSI 4070 Super Gaming X Slim 12GB (2910 Mhz core 21.5 Gbps mem) |
| Storage | Samsung 950 PRO 512GB NVME SSD , Samsung 860 EVO 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD , WD Blue 7200 1TB HDD |
| Display(s) | Sony XBR810C 55" 4K TV |
| Case | Thermaltake Core V51 Riing Edition Mid-Tower |
| Audio Device(s) | OG Bose Wave Radio acting as a "soundbar" |
| Power Supply | EVGA P2 Platinum 750w |
| Mouse | Several |
| Keyboard | Several |
| Software | Windows 10 Home |
<story may help, but tldr is in bold>
Hello, all. Sorry for the long subject title - I was trying to be as descriptive as possible. Anyway, here's my issue. I'm on my third-ever gpu since I built this system in early 2016 (my first build in ~20 years). I started out with the Zotac Amp! Extreme 980 Ti. That card had a 77.5% ASIC score, and it was easily able to OC to 1500Mhz with my custom fan curve, which was more or less 1:1 temp(c):fan%. Even during benchmarks like Firestrike and in hardcore games such as Witcher 3 sessions (1440@ultra w/ vsync) that card would NEVER reach 60c, ever. In fact, I found it amusing that with my custom fan profile, no matter what games I was playing or what benchmark I was running, the thing basically stayed below 56deg/56%fan at all times. It would usually cap at 55/55 in 999/1000 sessions. Basically, the card BLEW me away. I thought I had a freak gpu sample.
Anyway, I bought that 980 Ti late in its life, and I was compelled to buy a 1080 (another Amp! Extreme Edition, of course, after this first experience) right when they came out because I thought it would allow me to play my fav game (Witcher 3) at 4k with vsync on (60fps). Turns out I was wrong. Even though my 980 Ti could do it in the high 40s avg, I just couldn't really go beyond 54-56 on avg with the new 1080. So, yea, that's my excuse for making such a dumb decision with that particular upgrade....but honestly the Amp! Extreme 1080 was still just as amazing with the temperatures as the 980 Ti was. So by now I was thoroughly impressed with these cards by Zotac, and I planned on getting the 1080 Ti as soon as I could.
Well, I now have the 1080 Ti, but I ended up buying the Amp! Extreme "Core" Edition because the non-core (the normal amp! extreme) was sold out everywhere and no one was sure if they were getting them back. I purchased it anyway, and the card did allow me to play Witcher 3 in 4k Ultra at 60fps Vsync. I was happy with that. What I wasn't happy with was the thermals. My prior 2 cards were the same, MAXING out at about 55/56c @ 55/56% fan. This new card would reach into the high 60s and even low 70s even with a slightly more demanding curve (once it hit 50c I jumped it up to 60%, so fan% = temp+10). That didn't seem so bad at first, especially considering the fact that I heard it ran hotter than the other two. But when I look at reviews I still see people touting the same amazing thermal specs that I had with my prior 2 amp extreme cards... And , btw, the room I game in is usually about 17c, so a bit colder than most others......
Fast forward to a few months ago. I recently moved across town and brought my PC with me. I didn't game for a while, so I'm just noticing this now. My 1080 Ti now reaches over 70c on most any demanding game, and I see it hit 80-85 on occasion in some games (The Dwarves is one..., so was Dragon Quest XI at the very very beginning of the game, before it crashed..). This is with my room at abou 16c. Window open in winter. To me, this can't be right.
My experience with my past 2 amp extreme cards, combined with the fact that this card still has the same BEASTLY cooling solution attached to it (and most reviews I still see of my exact card - the core edition- are still claiming the same type of results I had with my past 2 amp extreme cards), are making me search for possible fixes. Basically I'm interested in re-applying thermal paste to the GPU itself and doing anything else (while I'm "in" there) that might help the card out. What I'm asking you guys is if there are any other tests or things to look for which may give me a better idea as to what may be causing such poor performance with my card's thermals. I also have heard talk about replacing VBIOS on cards (I keep hearing about the STRIX BIOS), but I have never done that before and, again, would be love to be pointed in the right direction if someone knows a place/forum that deals with my particular card. I am pretty technically/computer proficient myself, but working with GPUs in particular is new to me, and a little scary just considering how much they cost (and I don't believe my card has dual bios).
Any help anyone can offer me or direct me towards would be GREATLY appreciated, and I'm very sorry for the long description/story/wallOtext. I just like to break it down as much as possible so folks see where I'm coming from.
Hello, all. Sorry for the long subject title - I was trying to be as descriptive as possible. Anyway, here's my issue. I'm on my third-ever gpu since I built this system in early 2016 (my first build in ~20 years). I started out with the Zotac Amp! Extreme 980 Ti. That card had a 77.5% ASIC score, and it was easily able to OC to 1500Mhz with my custom fan curve, which was more or less 1:1 temp(c):fan%. Even during benchmarks like Firestrike and in hardcore games such as Witcher 3 sessions (1440@ultra w/ vsync) that card would NEVER reach 60c, ever. In fact, I found it amusing that with my custom fan profile, no matter what games I was playing or what benchmark I was running, the thing basically stayed below 56deg/56%fan at all times. It would usually cap at 55/55 in 999/1000 sessions. Basically, the card BLEW me away. I thought I had a freak gpu sample.
Anyway, I bought that 980 Ti late in its life, and I was compelled to buy a 1080 (another Amp! Extreme Edition, of course, after this first experience) right when they came out because I thought it would allow me to play my fav game (Witcher 3) at 4k with vsync on (60fps). Turns out I was wrong. Even though my 980 Ti could do it in the high 40s avg, I just couldn't really go beyond 54-56 on avg with the new 1080. So, yea, that's my excuse for making such a dumb decision with that particular upgrade....but honestly the Amp! Extreme 1080 was still just as amazing with the temperatures as the 980 Ti was. So by now I was thoroughly impressed with these cards by Zotac, and I planned on getting the 1080 Ti as soon as I could.
Well, I now have the 1080 Ti, but I ended up buying the Amp! Extreme "Core" Edition because the non-core (the normal amp! extreme) was sold out everywhere and no one was sure if they were getting them back. I purchased it anyway, and the card did allow me to play Witcher 3 in 4k Ultra at 60fps Vsync. I was happy with that. What I wasn't happy with was the thermals. My prior 2 cards were the same, MAXING out at about 55/56c @ 55/56% fan. This new card would reach into the high 60s and even low 70s even with a slightly more demanding curve (once it hit 50c I jumped it up to 60%, so fan% = temp+10). That didn't seem so bad at first, especially considering the fact that I heard it ran hotter than the other two. But when I look at reviews I still see people touting the same amazing thermal specs that I had with my prior 2 amp extreme cards... And , btw, the room I game in is usually about 17c, so a bit colder than most others......
Fast forward to a few months ago. I recently moved across town and brought my PC with me. I didn't game for a while, so I'm just noticing this now. My 1080 Ti now reaches over 70c on most any demanding game, and I see it hit 80-85 on occasion in some games (The Dwarves is one..., so was Dragon Quest XI at the very very beginning of the game, before it crashed..). This is with my room at abou 16c. Window open in winter. To me, this can't be right.
My experience with my past 2 amp extreme cards, combined with the fact that this card still has the same BEASTLY cooling solution attached to it (and most reviews I still see of my exact card - the core edition- are still claiming the same type of results I had with my past 2 amp extreme cards), are making me search for possible fixes. Basically I'm interested in re-applying thermal paste to the GPU itself and doing anything else (while I'm "in" there) that might help the card out. What I'm asking you guys is if there are any other tests or things to look for which may give me a better idea as to what may be causing such poor performance with my card's thermals. I also have heard talk about replacing VBIOS on cards (I keep hearing about the STRIX BIOS), but I have never done that before and, again, would be love to be pointed in the right direction if someone knows a place/forum that deals with my particular card. I am pretty technically/computer proficient myself, but working with GPUs in particular is new to me, and a little scary just considering how much they cost (and I don't believe my card has dual bios).
Any help anyone can offer me or direct me towards would be GREATLY appreciated, and I'm very sorry for the long description/story/wallOtext. I just like to break it down as much as possible so folks see where I'm coming from.
