3770k bootlenecking a GTX 690

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 19:51

I'm in Great Missenden, close to High Wycombe. That's very nice of you, but would like to try a replacement first. My mobo is brand new and it's running perfect. also did a reset CMOS in my bios and the card is still slower then my gtx680. I did a test of my 680 also and it runs great, but the 690 is just not up to the task.

Thanks anyways mate

biuro74 · 23 Feb 2013 at 19:56

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

Then rerun 3dmark11.

Personalyy I'd recommend to check SLI option in nVidia panel, because every time I reinstall drivers, it DISABLES my SLI (if GTX 690 has such option, of course) :==] Otherwise - check maximize efficiency (nVidia settings), and do some tests with Kombustor & Afterburner & Windows resources manager - to see GPU&CPU usage. Enabling SLI usage in nVidia panel would be helpful, too - if it works on 690.

spikerules · 23 Feb 2013 at 19:58

No problem! I know how much of a pain it is to RMA stuff (although ocuk are great with rma). So I thought id give you a last ditch attempt to check out the card one last time!

I hope your new card works!

spikerules · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:00

biuro74 said:
Personalyy I'd recommend to check SLI option in nVidia panel, because every time I reinstall drivers, it DISABLES my SLI (if GTX 690 has such option, of course) :==] Otherwise - check maximize efficiency, and do some tests with Furmark & Afterburner & Windows resources manager - to see GPU&CPU usage. Enabling SLI usage in nVidia panel would be helpful, too - if it works on 690.

um check your quote as that quote wasnt me man?

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:01

spikerules said:
No problem! I know how much of a pain it is to RMA stuff (although ocuk are great with rma). So I thought id give you a last ditch attempt to check out the card one last time!

I hope your new card works!

me too, and if the replacement doesn't work, then I don't know what to do next really? I would have to go for another card, but don't know which one? I'll wait to make that decision after I get new 690? hope all goes well?

Cheers

jimjam81 · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:02

Do you have adaptive vsync forced via Nvidia Control Panel?

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1776679&mpage=1

spikerules · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:05

RetrogamerX said:
me too, and if the replacement doesn't work, then I don't know what to do next really? I would have to go for another card, but don't know which one? I'll wait to make that decision after I get new 690? hope all goes well?

Cheers

Hmm well I would suggest going the single GPU route with the Titan if it weren't such a damn rip off! Other than that there are the ATI cards. I am stuck with Nvidia as I need CUDA for my AE, premiere etc rendering

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:27

jimjam81 said:
Do you have adaptive vsync forced via Nvidia Control Panel?

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=1776679&mpage=1

Where would I find that in Nvidia control panel?

spikerules said:
Hmm well I would suggest going the single GPU route with the Titan if it weren't such a damn rip off! Other than that there are the ATI cards. I am stuck with Nvidia as I need CUDA for my AE, premiere etc rendering

I say if the replacement doesn't work, then yes. I might have to go single GPU. Titan loks good, but yeah it's very expensive.

spikerules · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:29

RetrogamerX said:
Where would I find that in Nvidia control panel?

Right click desktop, nvidia control panal, manage 3d settings, global settings, vertical sync (at the bottom of the list).

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:35

spikerules said:
Right click desktop, nvidia control panal, manage 3d settings, global settings, vertical sync (at the bottom of the list).

Thanks mate, found it. No it's on Use the 3D application settings.

It's the card. There was nothing right about it since the day I got it, but thought I would give it a few days and see. I've now see it's the card.

Thanks for your help mate

davey767 · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:47

Dam Retro, hope it gets sorted for you soon. You deserve a little luck.

RetrogamerX · 23 Feb 2013 at 20:49

davey767 said:
Dam Retro, hope it gets sorted for you soon. You deserve a little luck.

I know right! OCUK's track record isn't good atm in my book

Cheers

RetrogamerX · 25 Feb 2013 at 10:53

Spoke with returns sent card back this morning. Getting money back/credit note. Returns guy said I should go for a different brand. Im thinking about either EVGA gtx 690 or a Titan? Can't decided? The single GPU chip might be better? What do you guys think?

Gregster · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:14

EVGA 690. Faster than Titan and you game at 1080P, so would be a wiser move.

MeatLoaf · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:18

RetrogamerX said:
Spoke with returns sent card back this morning. Getting money back/credit note. Returns guy said I should go for a different brand. Im thinking about either EVGA gtx 690 or a Titan? Can't decided? The single GPU chip might be better? What do you guys think?

Only problem I can see for you is that if you got your 690 on TWO last week its going to cost you £40-£50 to get another 690

. Id have have asked for a straight swap for another gigabyte instead of a refund

flinco · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:19

I would go for the Titan, then you wont have any of these SLI related issues.

RetrogamerX · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:30

flinco said:
I would go for the Titan, then you wont have any of these SLI related issues.

That's what I was thinking. Don't mind paying a little extra for a Titan. Also if its sold out I could wait. My gtx 680 will keep me happy until stock returns. I wouldn't have to wait long. Titans will be in stock.

Rusty0611 · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:37

A 690 is just going to be a lot faster at 1080p though and where SLI isn't that effective a single 680 GPU is still likely to be more than enough for these games.

Gregster · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:39

I had no issues with SLI till the 310.xx drivers came out. I stayed with the 306.23 till then and moved to the 313.95 with fantastic results.

I would love to know about these SLI issues that I have not seen.

whyscotty · 25 Feb 2013 at 11:47

I would only consider a Titan if I gamed at high res or surround.