The GTX 980 Ti owners thread.

[Dirk Diggler]

what fan settings do people use on the GIGABYTE G1 980ti's? i had mine set on the auto but they only kick in at 55 degrees, and wasn't sure what i should be running them at so looked at the manual setting that enables fans at certain speeds at certain temps, and wondering if I should just leave this on manual? some people here must haev some suggestions!

Custom curve in AB.

 

[9dal39]

hmm may just build that in my settings as the ones they set as manual just goes up by 10% and I don't think the fans need to spin at 40% at 30 degrees and 50% at 40 degrees hah so if i input the curve you've got ther ein mine you think that'll be good? cant curve in gigabytes i dont think though?

 

[oldestgregg]

cant curve in gigabytes i dont think though?

Then use Afterburner. I found Gigabytes OC tools to be a bit s*** when I tried using them

 

[Dirk Diggler]

hmm may just build that in my settings as the ones they set as manual just goes up by 10% and I don't think the fans need to spin at 40% at 30 degrees and 50% at 40 degrees hah so if i input the curve you've got ther ein mine you think that'll be good? cant curve in gigabytes i dont think though?

I'm overclocking right now so the curve is a bit aggressive, but that is a good starting point.

 

[Robzere31]

Then use Afterburner. I found Gigabytes OC tools to be a bit s*** when I tried using them

Me too, the only thing I use it for is setting the led colour on startup. Then it's AB all the way.
Custom fan curve for me to, fan tends to hit a max of 55% when gaming. Good enough to keep it below 70c.

 

[Boomstick777]

I love the 980 Ti, that is all.

Oh and this:

Windows 10 with new 350.50 driver, not bad need more time with card and OS.

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/10054435


P21580 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti(1x) and Intel Core i7-5820K Processor

Graphics Score

27013

Physics Score

13797

Combined Score

12984



Valley:

4233

Spoiler

 

[varkanoid]

Any links to support that, any I look at theres not much in it but sli edges it.

Just to give you an idea in 3dMark 11


980ti 19996 (have since broken the 20000 barrier but it was with not yet approved drivers)
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9962198

970 SLI 17762
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9154073

980 SLI 22940
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9882769

 

[9dal39]

Me too, the only thing I use it for is setting the led colour on startup. Then it's AB all the way.
Custom fan curve for me to, fan tends to hit a max of 55% when gaming. Good enough to keep it below 70c.

ahhh okay ill look at getting afterburner then? should I just follow your fan curve or would you recommend me a different one im not OC'd at all yet tbh, haven't needed too as I literally bought my components 7 days ago! you think its worth me overclocking it yet?

and ahh yeah i only used gigabytes cossa the LED thing but if can set that without having to load it up I may just go with that!

 

[Kaapstad]

That's the Asus Strix.

Thanks.

 

[JediFragger]

Second G1 is winging its way to me, 4k heaven

 

[Gerard]

Second G1 is winging its way to me, 4k heaven

Can't see that being quiet, 1 card drawing in heat from the second will usually mean 1 is much louder.

 

[JediFragger]

Can't see that being quiet, 1 card drawing in heat from the second will usually mean 1 is much louder.

It will be, new mobo on it's way too with greater spacing

Poor Gerard, don't be jealous mate. Your whiny replacements will be along I'm sure

 

[setter]

Nice Jedi, which board have you opted for. Whilst nice boards, the ROG models aren't the best spaced for non ref sli.

 

[JediFragger]

Nice Jedi, which board have you opted for. Whilst nice boards, the ROG models aren't the best spaced for non ref sli.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-623-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2811



As long as the fans still turn off at idle for movies/tv then I'm more than happy (as I game with a headset). I think it'll just be a matter of making sure a 120/140mm fan is placed right

 

[setter]

Got the Z87 version of that board. Spacing is identical on both models same as the hero. With the wf 780's my top card would sometimes hit 85c with a 1-1 fan ratio. More usually mid 70's, bottom card never went over 65c.

 

[whyscotty]

Nice Jedi, which board have you opted for. Whilst nice boards, the ROG models aren't the best spaced for non ref sli.

Maximus 6 Extreme gives you mega space

 

[setter]

Maximus 6 Extreme gives you mega space

I thought for dual cards mate that you had to use the two top most slots on the M6E for sli? I remember asking about this on mlg as I had toyed with the idea of getting that board. But basically it would have meant still having the same 1 slot gap. For dual sli, the Asus pro models from their standard range feature a two slot gap. Used the Z77 v pro model with x2 windforce 670's.

 

[Gerard]

It will be, new mobo on it's way too with greater spacing

Poor Gerard, don't be jealous mate. Your whiny replacements will be along I'm sure

Not getting any replacements.

 

[wblastyn]

Did anyone upgrade from a 7990? Was it worth it? I'd like to ditch cfx and heat but I read the 980 gets quite hot too. What about the non-ref boards, like the Zotac and Palit?

Forgot to add I game at 1440p 60Hz.

 

[thenoseknows]

Just to give you an idea in 3dMark 11


980ti 19996 (have since broken the 20000 barrier but it was with not yet approved drivers)
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9962198

970 SLI 17762
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/9154073

The single GTX 980 Ti is paired with a 4790K clocked at 4.6GHz, whereas the 970 SLI setup only has a 4690K at 4.3GHz The graphics score for the 970s is actually higher.