5870 going insane. And taking me with it!

cobhc · 4 Mar 2011 at 11:29

Firenze said:
event logs show graphics drivers crashing and resetting at the times when I have been testing. Have tried older drivers (10.4) and still getting the issue.

Would the event logs be enough Proof for OCUK to accept an RMA. I can't seem to cause issue in the tests they would normally run really

I doubt they would to be honest.

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 11:33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iBskfsx98

The issue.

CPU Clocks are at stock.

Surely if something else was to blame, I would have had the same issue 3 times, not 3 different issues each time? And why is it that when I've RMA'd OCUK have tested and found issue with the cards I've sent back, meaning they're faulty?

All temps have been monitored and have been safe, GFX never gets above 76C, CPU usually gets to about 30C

If I'm not giving you enough information to go on, I apologise, not entirely sure what info to give, all you have to do is ask!

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 11:34

I'm not on the beta with steam, its odd as I've not done anything different with Steam than when I was on my 2nd card, and that never had this issue...

matthab · 4 Mar 2011 at 11:46

Im going out on a wim here.

Tried the card in another pc? Im beginning to think it maybe your mainboard.

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 11:51

going to try in a mate's PC tonight, don't have one here at home and I'm kinda in the middle of nowhere.

I've had the suspicion that it might be something on the motherboard myself, but I don't know what I could do to test it. Really hoping its not also because it would mean most of my PC now surely?
Do they still sell motherboards that would take my QX6850 and DDR2 RAM?

cobhc · 4 Mar 2011 at 12:09

Firenze said:
Do they still sell motherboards that would take my QX6850 and DDR2 RAM?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=5&subid=1155
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=5&subid=1490

Take your pick

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 12:16

the "G" range appear to all be mATX, and that "P" thats available would be be a DDR3 board... I have fought the upgrade itch for as long as I have been able to, scratching lightly, by upgrading just the graphics card (Although it meant a new case I quickly found).. It may be time...

cobhc · 4 Mar 2011 at 12:27

I did not notice that, and yeah, looks like a step up to a new generation for you.

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 12:46

well I'll run a few more tests today and I'll look over the possibilities... so Sandy Bridge or not... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Jakus · 4 Mar 2011 at 12:58

Firenze said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7iBskfsx98

The issue.

CPU Clocks are at stock.

Surely if something else was to blame, I would have had the same issue 3 times, not 3 different issues each time? And why is it that when I've RMA'd OCUK have tested and found issue with the cards I've sent back, meaning they're faulty?

All temps have been monitored and have been safe, GFX never gets above 76C, CPU usually gets to about 30C

If I'm not giving you enough information to go on, I apologise, not entirely sure what info to give, all you have to do is ask!

The reason I suggest slowing the CPU is to reduce the workload on everything else.
Just underclock by setting the FSB to 133 or something and test.

Something is falling over under load, FULL system load not individual component load.

Download and run CPUZ hardware monitor, it will record max and min voltages

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 13:22

underclocking to run test as suggested, will get CPUZ for monitor voltages too,

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 13:26

question, CPUID HWMonitor Pro, right? Does it auto-record or what? I can't seem to find a button to start or stop or anything

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 13:32

nvm i see what you mean, does min and max.. genius i am...

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 13:45

Hmm an interesting result.

while my CPU is underclocked, the issue appears to have disappeared. Only one level change tried so far. takes a while for people to finish the game lol. second change was fine too..

voltages seem to stay within .02V of min and max on the Mobo, GPU fluctuation is a min of 0.95V to 1.16V, though I'm assuming thats just going from being in the game to not... Does this point to anything in particular then?

Jakus · 4 Mar 2011 at 13:52

Firenze said:
Hmm an interesting result.

while my CPU is underclocked, the issue appears to have disappeared. Only one level change tried so far. takes a while for people to finish the game lol.

Right so it's one of 2 things heat or power related,
Just the regular hardware monitor will be ok.....what results did you get ?

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 14:08

voltages seem to stay within .02V of min and max on the Mobo, GPU fluctuation is a min of 0.95V to 1.16V,

Gpu temp min 32C, max 59C. CPU temp, 35 mins, 45~ max

Jakus · 4 Mar 2011 at 14:27

Now underclock your gfx card by 300mhz and return the cpu to stock and retest/monitor

Firenze · 4 Mar 2011 at 14:42

I've reset the CPU to stock, and set the GPU to 600MHz,

Volts end up the same

Temps are about the same,

issue appears to have not returned..

Resetting both to stock, once again volts and temps seem normal, but the issue has returned.

Going to have to play around with my mates system when he arrives and see what happens in there...

Jakus · 4 Mar 2011 at 16:29

Firenze said:
I've reset the CPU to stock, and set the GPU to 600MHz,

Volts end up the same

Temps are about the same,

issue appears to have not returned..

Resetting both to stock, once again volts and temps seem normal, but the issue has returned.

Going to have to play around with my mates system when he arrives and see what happens in there...

Try a little more voltage on the Cpu , then chipset voltage etc.. and then memory volts and timimgs

Jakus · 4 Mar 2011 at 18:32

LOL...

having trouble reading today "not returned", Keep us posted