GTX 470

[madness777]

So... I have my GTX470 clocked at 850/1700/2100 @ 1.212v

And when it passes 70°C it just shuts down... I know that is a protection against overheating, but a 470 can take 90°C

So why does it crash sooner when clocked?

And, how can I fix, or make it not crash at those temps?

 

[Grizzly]

Might not be a temperature issue but rather a stability issue, try running the heaven benchmark on max 2 or 3 times continuously to check for stability.

 

[madness777]

the stability is fine... I just have to ramp up the fans so it stays under 70°C

 

[SnW]

What PSU is powering it up ?

could be the voltage is to much for the PSU, resulting in a turn off ..

 

[madness777]

750HX is powering it... and the max wattage when running OCCT Powersupply was near 670W =)

 

[SnW]

750HX is powering it... and the max wattage when running OCCT Powersupply was near 670W =)

That's a great PSU so that's ruled out,

could it be software related aka the software thermal is at 70c so it shuts it down ?

Trying to help matey so trying all possibilities

 

[madness777]

I dont think its software cuz when its stock clocked, it can reach 90°C with no crashing

Maybe its an unstable oc... Pushing it too far >=D

 

[madness777]

Smoke everywhere! I just fried my 470

Well, I have a 8800GT for backup so I have it in my rig at present.

So im asking you guys... Should I wait for a 570 to drop prices or just go with a 560SOC?

 

[Grizzly]

What's your budget?

 

[madness777]

240€ now + 200 coming soon hopefully

 

[SnW]

Smoke everywhere! I just fried my 470

Well, I have a 8800GT for backup so I have it in my rig at present.

So im asking you guys... Should I wait for a 570 to drop prices or just go with a 560SOC?

i was going to say maybe the 1.2v is to much for the card but i am to late

560 would do nicely

EDIT one things is for sure i am not giving my 2x GTX470 1.2 v

 

[Grizzly]

240€ now + 200 coming soon hopefully

Wait for that extra 200 if its coming, and maybe get a 580 for about 20[font=Verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans]€ more (check under the sofa

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[font=Verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans]If you can't quite get the 580 by that point, get the 570[/font]

[font=Verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans]If you don't get the extra 200, get a 560[/font]