970's having performance issues using 4GB Vram - Nvidia investigating

[MasterOC]

I dont know why any 780 owner would get a 970 regardless, its almost a sideways 'upgrade'. The 980 is the one to go for from a 780.

I went from a single 780ti to two 970s

 

[Darkpilgrim]

I think we need to give MSI and Gigabyte the chance to give a definitive answer.

The important thing they need to know is, their answer just doesn't colour peoples future view of graphics cards from them, but purchases of ANYTHING made by them.

Even though they haven't said one way or another, the fact they are taking so long to announce is putting me of using them in the future tbh.

 

[AtreuS]

Even though they haven't said one way or another, the fact they are taking so long to announce is putting me of using them in the future tbh.

I would imagine its because of the fact head office is in the far east and getting things upto head bosses takes time.

 

[wellibob]

Reluctantly sent my two 970's back (£27 signed for and insured via royal mail eek). Soon as refund I'll be buying my card/s from overclockers. Shame they can't reserve them. I love Gibbo. Excellent work OC. See you Monday.

 

[jwilliamson47]

Reluctantly sent my two 970's back (£27 signed for and insured via royal mail eek). Soon as refund I'll be buying my card/s from overclockers. Shame they can't reserve them. I love Gibbo. Excellent work OC. See you Monday.

I always find interparcel is a good option for sending larger items

 

[wellibob]

I always find interparcel is a good option for sending larger items

Yea, but I just wanted it done so I can then buy non gimped cards. Plus I don't have to read this thread ever again. ttfn

 

[silverfoxxxx]

Haha

Pretty sure I'm in double figures watching that now

 

[Wizzfizz]

I always find interparcel is a good option for sending larger items

Don't know if it counts here but OcUK have a limit on what they will reimburse back to you.

£12 is the max acceptable postage refund we can provide.

 

[StrongSad]

One last thing from me before I disappear into the gloom.

On AC-U using the Nvidia optimised settings on the 970 i was using a max of 3693 MB of Memory as logged by AB

Now using the same Nvidia optimised settings on the 980 (they are exactly the same) I am using 4193 MB.....

I have no idea but I am sure of you will...

 

[BuToNz]

Whole situation sucks but I'm going to keep my MSI. Partly because it's not directly affecting me at the moment and partly because I'd hate for OcUK to take the hit. I've had my card for 4 months now and apart from needing a BIOS update for the fan issue reported a while back it's been flawless @ 1080p.

 

[jwilliamson47]

Don't know if it counts here but, OcUK have a limit on what they will reimburse back to you.

That was my point. I'm sure insured post via interparcel so you can check prices will be cheaper than Royal Mail.

 

[wellibob]

I don't expect delivery costs to be covered by Clockers. They have offer refunds and because the cards I had, no step up option. So refund and re-buy is what I have to do.

 

[mikemod]

Will the returned cards be available to buy at discount prices. I fancy a second for SLI.

 

[jwilliamson47]

Will the returned cards be available to buy at discount prices. I fancy a second for SLI.

They will be sold as b-stock at a discounted rate.

 

[Wizzfizz]

That was my point. I'm sure insured post via interparcel so you can check prices will be cheaper than Royal Mail.

I always use Interparcel/Parcel Force 24 myself, comes in at just under £12

£12 is the max acceptable postage refund we can provide.

 

[wellibob]

Will the returned cards be available to buy at discount prices. I fancy a second for SLI.

If you get mine, msi is silent. KFA2 had mild coil whine ;-p

 

[jwilliamson47]

Totally off topic, but I might buy some replacement tubing for my Swiftech H320. The damn thing has started rattling probably due to an air bubble. Shame you can't buy these Switech AIOs anymore.

 

[Axil]

Myself , I have just had a MSI 970GTX rMA'ed due to fan issues after being messed about by MSI for the last 3 months (thank you to the OcUK staff for handling it and issuing a replacement (pity the situation with refunding MSI cards hadn't been sorted at 8.30 this morning when I was in the shop as I would have gone for refund and move to another brand's 980))

Anyway anfter this being the second time MSI have done this to me I for one will think very long and hard about buying anything with the MSI name , even a uSB stick.

 

[Gibbo]

Hi there

MSI are now full supporting OcUK, so thank you MSI!

 

[eyetrip]

Awesome work Gibbo.

Just Gigabyte left?

Take my hat off to you, sir.

Excellent job here.