At wits end with GTX 670.

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

Hello guys. I'll use cliffs to make this easier to read.

-Bought Gainward GTX670
-Installed (used driversweeper)
-First time i played a game (Skyrim) Within two minutes the display lost signal
-kept happening then eventually crashes my whole system
-Tried many different drivers
-for some reason ive noticed it crashes my pc at 49 degrees.

have no idea how to fix this, please help me...id be so grateful.

Specs
GTX G70
Gigabyte GA-Z77 mobo
8GB RAM
I5 3330K
500w Cooler master psu

cemerian · Nov 21, 2013

do you have any monitoring programs and overclocking if so disable your overclok reset it ot default, does it happen in other games aswell?

americanbrian · Nov 21, 2013

could be bad GDDR. I would return under warranty if possible. If you bought the card second hand it probably was sold with that fault. I found that using DX9 often helps keep the GDDR cool.

cemerian · Nov 21, 2013

it could be your psu aswell, it doesn't have enough power, but it doubtful

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

Think im going to return it and buy a new one, had problems since day 1. Dont want to return it atall though as it plays games fantastic, just after 2-5 minutes freezes my whole PC up.

Is their anything you guys think i should try as a last resort?

americanbrian · Nov 21, 2013

well if you have access to a beefier PSU certainly try it (maybe a friends rig?). To check if it is the GDDR you can try to underclock the memory on the card using an OC tool and also use the tool to set fan speed to 100%. If that solves the crashing then it was likely the GDDR.

If it is the GDDR then a return is the way to go. If it is the PSU then you really will need to get a higher power unit.

ZionZA · Nov 21, 2013

500w is a bit low apparently. Minimum recommended PSU is a 550w. Might be the PSU. But if you return the card they tend to test it and if they don't find an issue with it then you should consider upgrading your power supply

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

u_gonna_squeal_b4_we_cookya :

Sorry mate yeah its the 3570k, sorry, ill try it in the other PCIE slot now, give me a few minutes to get back to you, but for the record i had a GTX 560TI in that slot for around a year and that worked flawlessly

EDIT - the psu is the RS-500

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

u_gonna_squeal_b4_we_cookya :

Just installing new drivers for this PCIE express slot with my gfxcard in. This is the exact card and where i bought it from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gainward-Nvidia-GeForce-GTX-670-2GB-2048MB-DVI-HDMI-DP-Graphics-Card-/221298787707?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item33866f857b

americanbrian · Nov 21, 2013

Whatever you do, do it fast. The seller will only accept returns within 30 days. No warranty otherwise. Check the PSU fast, because if it is a faulty card you could be left stung.

Unolocogringo · Nov 21, 2013

Most likely the power supply.
yours is the eXtreme series. Which should only be ran at 75% of rated output. Above that it becomes very inefficient and the power gets really dirty.
Tier 4 in the following chart.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

u_gonna_squeal_b4_we_cookya :

Is their anyway for me to test the Grapics card to make sure that its not the problem here as i will buy a new Psu today. Just want to be sure that when it arrives i wont be swamped with the same problem? Really appreciate your help on this

EDIT - Could you reccomned me any models that would be suited for this type of setup.

RipGroove · Nov 21, 2013

I recently had GPU issues and was pointed in the direction of a Corsair TX750 psu, that was for my GTX780 so not sure if that's overkill for a 670 or what? Maybe link us to a website where you're likely to buy a PSU from and give us your budget and someone I'm sure will come along and point you in the direction of one that will do.

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385035221&sr=8-1&keywords=coolermaster+600w+psu

Was thinking about this? what do you guys think, i could have it by tomorrow and tell you guys if its solved. If not then obviously return my graphics card, was intending to get a PSU anyway

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385035221&sr=8-1&keywords=coolermaster+600w+psu

Was thinking about this? what do you guys think, i could have it by tomorrow and tell you guys if its solved. If not then obviously return my graphics card, was intending to get a PSU anyway

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385035221&sr=8-1&keywords=coolermaster+600w+psu

Was thinking about this? what do you guys think, i could have it by tomorrow and tell you guys if its solved. If not then obviously return my graphics card, was intending to get a PSU anyway

RipGroove · Nov 21, 2013

I'm no expert but someone pointed me in the direction of this the other day, http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html It's at least a start to see what watts you need. Again, exactly what brand and what are beyond me so hopefully someone else will shed light on that.

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

u_gonna_squeal_b4_we_cookya :

Ill buy this now, and hopefully have a positive result tomorrow! Ill keep this thread open until tomorrow after ive installed the psu etc, incase it doesnt work. Thanks for the help guys!!!

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

Just bought a 650w powersupply and the problem still persists...so it defiantly wasnt and isnt the PSU. Any other suggestions of what it could be? Im starting to lean toward a faulty card.

americanbrian · Nov 21, 2013

Send it back and buy a different card. That is my advice.

Cookezilla · Nov 21, 2013

After all the trouble shooting none of it worked, so the best answer goes to the one first proposed. Already been parceled up and its on it way back!

At wits end with GTX 670.

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