3770k bootlenecking a GTX 690

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 15:47

If anyone with know how of an i7 3770k system help here please.

We need to start a separate thread for this as I think the problem is with your system rather than the gtx 690, I have looked at the clocks and sli setup and setup in GPUz and they are fine.

When checking your scores on 3dmark11 you are scoring about 3000 points too low on the graphics.

We need some help from anyone who uses a 3770k setup.

Could you post your full system specs as there is something in there holding the card back. Could you use the link below

Originally Posted by Kaapstad

I am at work at the moment

Can you download and install driver 306.23 this is the best driver for a GTX 690.

Then rerun 3dmark11

At the moment your score is very low even at stock speeds.

Can you also post a screenshot of GPUz showing the clock speeds please.

Originally Posted by RetrogamerX

here you go mate. I've oc the card a little, but even at stock it's a little lower then the score I gave earlier? My card is slow for some reason?

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 15:48

@RetrogamerX

Here's my score Kaapstad. Card on default settings, no oc'ing at all on driver 306.23 and it's still a little low?

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/6004264

Which slot do you have your gtx 690 in is it a full x16 slot ?

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 16:31

@RetrogamerX

I have just run a single gtx 690 @stock clocks
I set my CPU to 4.2 (the same as you use in your signature)
I ran with my Ram @1600mhz

This is what I got

Graphics score 17818

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/6005623

The above is the sort of figure you should be getting on yours but there is something holding it back.

If anyone has any ideas please post.

mnet674 · 23 Feb 2013 at 16:51

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/6005986

Physics score doesn't seem far out of range compared with my [email protected] so would suggest the issue must lie with the 690?

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 16:57

I've set my mobo back with CMOS it's back to stock speed.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:00

mnet674 said:
http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/6005986

Physics score doesn't seem far out of range compared with my [email protected] so would suggest the issue must lie with the 690?

That's what I'm thinking. I might call OCUK on Monday about it. Would I be able to return it? It's not acting right that's for sure.

Geeman1979 · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:03

Kaapstad said:
@RetrogamerX

I have just run a single gtx 690 @stock clocks
I set my CPU to 4.2 (the same as you use in your signature)
I ran with my Ram @1600mhz

This is what I got

Graphics score 17818

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/6005623

The above is the sort of figure you should be getting on yours but there is something holding it back.

If anyone has any ideas please post.

Your score seems a little high for stock settings. For reference this is what I got from a quick run. http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/5985180

Looks like your Cpu is driving the card harder or even boosting higher.

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:03

RetrogamerX said:
I've set my mobo back with CMOS it's back to stock speed.

Have you run it on 3dmark11 after doing this ?

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:04

Kaapstad said:
@RetrogamerX

Which slot do you have your gtx 690 in is it a full x16 slot ?

I have card on the 3.0 16x slot so that's not the issue? I might return the card for another. It's so slow. Will call OCUK on Monday.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:06

Kaapstad said:
Have you run it on 3dmark11 after doing this ?

Yes and got 11000 score. Over a 1000 lower then the 12500 or something like that. Sorry on my wife's iPhone ATM.

tommybhoy · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:13

Your not having much luck this gen at all retro, you must be cracking up.

Hope all goes well and a nice gesture from kap in trying to help sort it out, top bloke.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:16

tommybhoy said:
Your not having much luck this gen at all retro, you must be cracking up.

Hope all goes well and a nice gesture from kap in trying to help sort it out, top bloke.

I was great until I changed mobo's. my mobo is working fine though. It's the card. I haven't had much luck with GPU's that's for sure

kap has been great. He's helped me out a few times now

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:29

RetrogamerX said:
I have card on the 3.0 16x slot so that's not the issue? I might return the card for another. It's so slow. Will call OCUK on Monday.

This is starting to sound like the card, you can not get any faster than 3.0 x16, the card is running sli as shown by GPUz and 3dmark11, you have reset the bios and even with default settings on your mobo you should still be scoring around 17000 for graphics.

What PSU have you got, also are both power connectors on securely.

As you say it might be a good idea to call OCUK.

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:35

geeman1979 said:
Your score seems a little high for stock settings. For reference this is what I got from a quick run. http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/5985180

Looks like your Cpu is driving the card harder or even boosting higher.

If I run my card @stock I normally get just over 17000 with the CPU @4.0, today I was using 4.2 the same as RetrogamerX so that is probably where the slight increase is.

I don't know a lot about 3770k systems but one thing I did think about was if the CPU was downclocking and holding the card back. RetrogamerX has ruled that out though when he reset the bios to the defaults. So this is starting to point to the card.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:38

Kaapstad said:
This is starting to sound like the card, you can not get any faster than 3.0 x16, the card is running sli as shown by GPUz and 3dmark11, you have reset the bios and even with default settings on your mobo you should still be scoring around 17000 for graphics.

What PSU have you got, also are both power connectors on securely.

As you say it might be a good idea to call OCUK.

My PSU is corsair AX850. That's more and enough power. It's the card. It's been slow since the day I got it. Damn it....not having any luck buying GPU's from OCUK? I'm just gonna ask for a replacement. I would like the same card, but a working one. Thanks for at least trying to help kap

will get a hold of either bailey or call Monday morning. Thanks again my friend

Kaapstad · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:42

RetrogamerX said:
My PSU is corsair AX850. That's more and enough power. It's the card. It's been slow since the day I got it. Damn it....not having any luck buying GPU's from OCUK? I'm just gonna ask for a replacement. I would like the same card, but a working one. Thanks for at least trying to help kap will get a hold of either bailey or call Monday morning. Thanks again my friend

Your PSU is fine 850w is plenty.

I hope you can get this sorted with OCUK, the gtx 690s are really nice to use 24/7

I hope all goes well when you call them.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 17:43

Kaapstad said:
Your PSU is fine 850w is plenty.

I hope you can get this sorted with OCUK, the gtx 690s are really nice to use 24/7

I hope all goes well when you call them.

Me too mate

Vertiginous · 23 Feb 2013 at 18:45

good luck buddy

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 18:51

Vertiginous said:
good luck buddy

Thanks. First it was the MSI 7950's then a HiS 7970 and now the gtx690? Not good imho. I will get a replacement. The card is so slow. This is so messed up that my gtx680 is almost just as fast

spikerules · 23 Feb 2013 at 19:44

RetrogamerX said:
Thanks. First it was the MSI 7950's then a HiS 7970 and now the gtx690? Not good imho. I will get a replacement. The card is so slow. This is so messed up that my gtx680 is almost just as fast

Sorry to hear about your troubles mate. I have had similar issues in the past

Where abouts are you in bucks? I'm in Langley near Iver.. If you want to bring your card to my place I could test it in my system. I only have a 2600k @ 4.6, but you are welcome to try it before you send it back? Its up to you.