Good morning, looking to see if anyone has experienced the same issue as i have with a gtx 980 gigabyte windforce version specifically on an asus z97a motherboard. Asus rog gtx 980 matrix platinum pushing maxwell to the. Geforce gtx 980 asus strix oc 4gb edition is a special edition of nvidias highend geforce gtx 980 4gb created by asus. Bench and play the most demanding games by clicking oc mode to unlock maximum performance. Oct 08, 2014 asus brings semipassive cooling and a factory overclock to the gtx 980. Asus new strix geforce gtx 980 oc gaming graphics card featuring. Asus strix 980 ti and overclocking hello reddit, i am just about to buy a 980ti, and i have a simple question. Oct 08, 2014 asus strix geforce gtx 980 directcu ii oc overclocking results using the asus gpu tweak software, we began as ever by pushing the power and temperature limits to their maximums, 125 percent and 91. Asus strix gtx 980 gaming graphics card is factoryoverclocked at 1279 mhz and packed with exclusive asus technologies, including directcu ii to deliver cooler, quieter, and faster performance for incredible action gaming experiences. The gtx 980 itself was what i considered to be amazing, when it was released back in september, and the ti makes it even better by adding more cores to the mix. Overclocking nvidias gtx 980 ti graphics card a 19%. Trick master pc how to flash your gtx 980 with a high.
Hey guys i have some issues with overclocking in sli. An overclocking community overclock marketplace for sale wanted video asus rog gtx980 poseidon platinum. The gtx 980 is a powerful graphics card that gives you the fast, smooth, quiet gaming youre looking for in all your favorite titles. Jun 08, 2015 we established last week that nvidias geforce gtx 980 ti is a great highend card. This tutorial will show you how to unlock the full overclocking potential of your gtx 980 and enable you to achieve the highest possible framerates ingame. I believe that is the first time i had a decent memory overclock out of a 980 ti. The highperformance gtx 980 rom clock speeds are outstanding and tested completely stable when applied to a standard gtx 980 on water cooling.
This is not good, but you also used a benchmark software. Strixgtx980tidc3oc6gd5gaming graphics cards asus usa. The card also features a beefed up power delivery section and a factory applied overclock, which leaves no doubt this is aimed squarely at pc enthusiasts and. Sep 26, 2014 for gtx 980 overclocking, ill be making use of nvidias reference card, whereas for the gtx 970, asus strix will fill the role. On the software side, gpu tweak provides overclocking and monitoring capabilities.
Without a custom profile, my 980 sc hits 81 degrees then, the fans are only running at 50% and it will throttle back its performance down to base clocks speeds and according to gpuz. The new evga geforce gtx 980 and 970 are powered by the nextgeneration nvidia maxwell architecture, giving you incredible performance, unmatched power efficiency, and cuttingedge features. In order to be able to post messages on the overclock. Strixgtx980dc2oc4gd5 graphics cards asus united kingdom. Jan 24, 2020 here are the best graphics card overclocking softwares that are available for free to download and use. I used to have a single asus gtx 980 strix and the max stable that card could run was 30mhz base clock which translated into 1443mhz boost clock maxed voltage and power target. Asus matrix platinum geforce gtx 980 overclocking performance.
So, i cranked the cpu on up, pushed the memory up a bit more, and here is where we landed. Sep 30, 2014 pcdiy was lucky enough to not only have hands on time with the latest flagship gpu based on the maxwell architecture but better yet a full non reference gtx 980. Pcb color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice. Asus gtx 980 strix homepage can be found here id like to thanks the folks at internex for this gtx 970 phantom. Asus strix geforce gtx 980 overclocked 4 gb ddr5 256bit displayport. Asus strix geforce gtx 980 directcu ii oc overclocking results using the asus gpu tweak software, we began as ever by pushing the power and temperature limits to their maximums, 125 percent and 91. The asus gtx 980 strix oc is the companys latest flagship.
Hi, im trying to oc my gpu asus gtx 980 strix to a moderate extent. Both cards will be interesting to look at from the overclocking perspective, but as the gtx 970 comes equipped with an impressive overclock already, it might prove to be the more interesting of the two. Evga precision x is truly one of the best overclocking software for nvidia geforce graphics cards. Next to the gtx 980 strix, asus is also launching the gtx 970 strix graphics card today. Some software and hardware combinations will allow separate control of the memory voltage for finetuning. Asus strix geforce gtx 980 overclocked 4 gb ddr5 256bit displayport hdmi 2.
Armed with that h00t of a cooler, a custom pcb, quality components and a. Overclocking was pretty easy to accomplish using the gpu tweak iii utility. For those looking to game at 4k on one screen, the geforce gtx 980 ti is a comparative bargain, delivering frame rates as good. Gpu clock, memory clock, voltage, and custom fan controlfan curve. This post showcases our gtx 980 ti initial overclock on the reference cooler. Software, programming and coding consumer electronics. Did you know that in addition to award winning hardware, evga also has award winning software. Asus always aims to impress with its top model rog based overclocking cards and the last few matrix cards we have seen have been very impressive, so needless to say when i had the gtx 980 variant show up i was elated and very anxious to get to running it. Your max temps under hard gaming will stay in the lower 70s. Nvidia uses offsets to overclock instead of specific clock speeds. Furthermore i wouldnt just put them at the factory overclock settings, youre going to have to slowly tweak it up to see where its stable. Overclock out of the box the central unit now runs at 1178mhz, instead of. I have a link at home that addresses a 980 overclock. So good are these cards, especially if youre an extreme overclocker, that the gtx780ti matrix still finds itself high up on our graphs.
So gtx 980 ti ends up being the better overclocker by 50mhz. Overclocking nvidias gtx 980 ti graphics card a 19% performance gain. Realtime monitoring and control with gpu tweak software the strix gtx 980 and strix gtx 970 come with gpu tweak, an exclusive asus tool that enables users to. Asus gtx 980 strix overview, benchmarks and overclocking. I would like to know what you guys get on youre card. I was aiming for 1500mhz gpu boost clock on both my gtx 980 cards but im no where near it. I suspect software patches will increase its effectiveness over time, so i cant fault the card just yet as it is relatively new. Asus gpu tweak ii, asus geforce gtx 10series oc edition graphics cards. Pcdiy was lucky enough to not only have hands on time with the latest flagship gpu based on the maxwell architecture but better yet a full non reference gtx 980. As if the rog brand itself wasnt a step above the regular asus, the matrix is yet another step above those. Specifically the asus strix gtx 980, this card is purpose built to offer cooler, quieter and faster operation and a overall improved gaming experience compared to the already. Asus strix gtx 980 gaming graphics cards packed with exclusive asus technologies, including directcu ii for cooler, quieter and faster performance for incredible action gaming, and 0db fan technology for light gameplay in total silence and bluray movie playback thats free from distracting background noise. I am a complete beginner at overclocking of any kind and decided to try my hand at it.
And the best part is, you can access all that onthefly, even ingame all. Jan 21, 2015 thankfully for you guys that has definitely not been the case as these products have some seriously interesting and impressive designs, features and functionality. Asus strix geforce gtx 980 ti overclocked gaming 6gb gddr5 pcie video card strixgtx980tidc3oc6gd5gaming very light use \9. Strixgtx980dc2oc4gd5 manual graphics cards asus usa. The product comes factory overclocked at great levels and has. Using this graphics card overclocking tool you can overclock both your gpu and memory very easily. The gains from this overclock are a very consistent across all 5 of our sample games at 4k, with the average performance increase being.
Mar 10, 2015 overclocking asus matrix platinum gtx 980. Increase the clockrate, play with voltage, increase the memory clock, and observe thermals. In typical asus fashion, theyve taken one of thee most popular highend graphics cards and put their unique stamp on it. I own a gtx 980 kingpin and doing some overclocking pt. The gtx 980 strix also impresses with its power consumption lower than the nvidia reference design, it still has the card deliver more performance. Here are the best graphics card overclocking softwares that are available for free to download and use. Fitted with that h00t of a cooler, a custom pcb, quality components and a factory overclock this product is bound to perform, whilst staying very sil. We take a close look at this graphics card to see what such an exclusive. For gtx 980 overclocking, ill be making use of nvidias reference card, whereas for the gtx 970, asus strix will fill the role. I ended up at the same 247 stable overclock as with the evga gtx. Gpu overclocking changed with the release of maxwells updated architecture. The asus gtx 980 strix shares the same formula with the other strix based cards out there, and those were the looks, cooling solution, and the 0 db fan technology. One of gtx 750 tis more remarkable features was its overclocking headroom.
There are no guarantees that youll get any headroom beyond what a manufacturer. Asus gpu tweak ii provides an intuitive interface to access serious functionalities, all right at your fingertips. This card features exclusive asus autoextreme technology with super alloy power ii. Ive managed to push the overclock to max gpu boost clock.
This time around, we have the rog poseidon gtx 980 that offers a hybrid cooling solution dubbed the directcu h2o. Asus offers one of the highestend geforce gtx 980s in its matrix platinum. We take a close look at this graphics card to see what such an exclusive piece of hardware delivers in exchange for a. Memory clock saw a huge overclock too at 1958 mhz which is an 11.
Hi guys, i have been overclocking my strix gtx 980 today and ive been using heaven benchmark and resident evil 6 benchmark tools. Mar 10, 2015 asus offers one of the highestend geforce gtx 980s in its matrix platinum. This new version of precision is built for the latest nvidia graphics cards and combines the best of evga precision and evga oc scanner to give you never. Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below. Asus strix gtx 980 ti gaming graphics cards packed with exclusive asus technologies, including directcu iii with triple wingblade 0db fan design for maximum air flow with 30% cooler and 3x quieter performance. The asus gtx 980 strix combines a factory overclock and silent. Everything you heard is true, this product is based on big maxwell, the same gpu that is powering the titan x. One of the components i have been getting up close and and personal with has been the asus rog gtx 980 matrix platinum. Akin to the msi lightning or gigabyte super overclock. The asus gtx 980 strix oc is the companys latest flagship, featuring a completely passive operation in idle and light load and an extremely quiet cooler during fullon gaming.
And the best part is, you can access all that onthefly, even ingame all with one click. The gains from this overclock are a very consistent across all 5 of our sample games at. Gm107 could overclock so well that upon initial release, nvidia did not program in enough. Nvidia geforce gtx 1070 compare nvidia geforce gtx 980. Asus new strix geforce gtx 980 oc gaming graphics card featuring exclusive asus technologies, including directcu ii for cooler, quieter, and faster performance, and 0db fan technology for total silence during light gameplay. Hello reddit, i am just about to buy a 980ti, and i have a simple question. If there is a note of caution we always have in the back of our minds when were looking at all the bells and whistles cards it is that the quality of.
Apr 6th, 2020 upcoming hardware launches 2020 updated. Msi gaming geforce gtx 980 4gb oc directx 12 vr ready gtx 980 gaming 4g. Please note you may have to register before you can post. I didnt have any issues until shortly after i upgraded from my gtx 780 to my gtx 980. S i wasnt aware that there was a nonoc strix version.
The card can pull higher number in game but i have had no issues yet. Realtime wattage monitoring on supported evga graphics cards. The ultimate test of any graphics card is the framespersecond it can push in the game you bought it to play. I heard that doing the wrong thing when overclocking can. Maxwell is the most advanced gpu architecture ever made, designed to be the engine of nextgeneration gaming. When it comes to overclocking, were typically at the mercy of luck. Also available is gpu tweak streaming for sharing game. Register now in order to be able to post messages on the overclock. May 31, 2015 so gtx 980 ti ends up being the better overclocker by 50mhz. What is a safe overclock settings for my asus gtx 980 strix card. Overclock gtx 980 strix hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum.