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

[ubersonic]

got any proof to support your argument?

lolwut

I don't know why your crying the GTX980 done well in most of the benchmarks it's 4Gb frame buffer was only an issue in Metro and Thief.

Im almost certain he's being sarcastic

 

[Ayahuasca]

People still take LambChop seriously

 

[LoadsaMoney]

http://www.tweaktown.com/tweakipedi...-radeon-r9-290x-8gb-4k-amd-fx-9590/index.html


rather interesting review - total AMD rigs oO

Wait for the 'well its to be expected that a last gen card would get beat by a new gen'

 

[gradyhawks]

So if I bought a 970 and it was advertised as 4gb Vram, can I send it back?

I CBA to read all the pages, just want to know if I would be able to send it back is all!

Thanks,

Grady

 

[Neil79]

So if I bought a 970 and it was advertised as 4gb Vram, can I send it back?

I CBA to read all the pages, just want to know if I would be able to send it back is all!

Thanks,

Grady

If it's with OCUK yes, just make sure you do it before the end of FEB and reference why you are returning

 

[andybird123]

So if I bought a 970 and it was advertised as 4gb Vram, can I send it back?

I CBA to read all the pages, just want to know if I would be able to send it back is all!

Thanks,

Grady

yes, before the end of Feb, you need to raise a webnote via the main website

 

[LambChop]

I think he is being sarcastic.

We have a winner

Sorry got no prizes for you though.

 

[andybird123]

Has there been any numbers released yet for how many owners have actually returned there GTX 970's for this reason ?

the total number of RMA's for 970's is less than 5% (but that includes faulty, coil whine, changed mind in 14 days etc.)

a few pages back I think gibbo said at ocuk it was a couple of hundred specifically for this, so tiny compared with totals sold

 

[waso_dude]

If it's with OCUK yes, just make sure you do it before the end of FEB and reference why you are returning

but can we get the 20% refund like amazon and others have been giving out.

 

[pumaz]

Think I'm just going to keep my MSI 970, I already have a AMD GPU in one machine and I like to have a Nvidia card in the other, I've never noticed any problems and by the time I step up from 1080p I'll probably be able to pickup a 980 for a decent price if needed. I also really can't be bothered with all the messing about!

 

[tommybhoy]

Not sure what your reading but like I said the 90 day warranty information is clearly shown on every product page along with the bit that the product details are only shown (in a box) for reference

Spoiler

Your link is the full product description with the 90 day disclaimer, not disputing that.

My point was purchasing straight from the main bgrade graphics selection, that I did say grey area, and highlighted why.

They are all advertised with full warranty without a disclaimer in every short description, if you purchase one on the main page, you don't get the red box disclaimer that you linked:

Spoiler

 

[crinkleshoes]

Went and swapped mine today... equivalent of #100GBP per card to upgrade:

_DSC8188 by CosmicLogos, on Flickr

_DSC8194 by CosmicLogos, on Flickr


(*would have bought at OCUK if I was in the UK)




Noticeable improvement in smoothness... not simply placebo effect

 

[SuperG]

but can we get the 20% refund like amazon and others have been giving out.

I've seen reports of this happening in the US and UK for Amazon.

 

[~>Dg<~]

the total number of RMA's for 970's is less than 5% (but that includes faulty, coil whine, changed mind in 14 days etc.)

a few pages back I think gibbo said at ocuk it was a couple of hundred specifically for this, so tiny compared with totals sold

its actually a lot less than amd 290s returned

 

[varkanoid]

Anyone here have any experiences? I haven't installed them yet because they were bugged at first, but think its been sorted now so will give them a go tonight.

The drivers were not bugged it was a problem with the Drivers tab in Geforce Experience. Nothing to do with the driver as such.

 

[flinco]

Does anyone know what OCUK's policy on returning a 970 would be in my case?

I bought one a few weeks after release from a chap on the MM. I believe he had purchased 3 from OCUK on release day. I would like to return it, but am unsure if my circumstances would allow it.

I've only just heard about the complications resulting from the real memory architecture. It's quite concerning especially when playing at 1440p.

 

[TheRealDeal]

Does anyone know what OCUK's policy on returning a 970 would be in my case?

I bought one a few weeks after release from a chap on the MM. I believe he had purchased 3 from OCUK on release day. I would like to return it, but am unsure if my circumstances would allow it.

I've only just heard about the complications resulting from the real memory architecture. It's quite concerning especially when playing at 1440p.

If you can get in touch with the original owner he/she could help you with an RMA. I think this is the only way for you to get an RMA but could be wrong.

 

[Harlequin]

Does anyone know what OCUK's policy on returning a 970 would be in my case?

I bought one a few weeks after release from a chap on the MM. I believe he had purchased 3 from OCUK on release day. I would like to return it, but am unsure if my circumstances would allow it.

I've only just heard about the complications resulting from the real memory architecture. It's quite concerning especially when playing at 1440p.

Gibbo has said they will only accept RMA`s from the original purchaser , so maybe contact the guy from MM and ask?

 

[MG42Maniac]

I've not kept up with this thread since this issue first came to light so apologise if this has already been asked but are Gigabyte doing a paid upgrade scheme? I remember reading a post ages ago where someone said they were offered a paid upgrade. Depending on price I'm tempted to upgrade my 970 G1 to a 980.

 

[TGReaper]

I would also be interested in this but i can not see it happening ive been waiting for a good offer on a 980 but alas nothing yet.