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**THE AMD DRIVERS THREAD**

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AMDMatt said:
Of course. I don't know much about the bench, but being 4K i imagine the AMD cards will perform well on it. :)

WHen my 290X lightnings arrive next week i will see how they handle it too.
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IIRC the lightnings are better with the memory OC but you can stick more volts through the reference cards on the core.

Clock for clock the Lightnings are about 3% faster than the reference versions.
 
Kaapstad said:
IIRC the lightnings are better with the memory OC but you can stick more volts through the reference cards on the core.

Clock for clock the Lightnings are about 3% faster than the reference versions.
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I assume i can at least put +200mv through the lightnings? I'm sure Frosty said he got 1.5v through it.
 
X3T said:
AMDMatt, any updates on the Asus ROG Swift incompatibility? I.e. the crazy flickering at 144Hz.
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X3T said:
Hi Matt, thanks. Here is the link to the DXDIAG report: https://www.sendspace.com/file/zt5rch. It wouldn't run the DirectShow tests for some reason.

The exact issue is that at 144Hz the monitor is unusable - the screen is flickering and fuzzy. Leaving it like this for more than a few seconds and the display drivers crash. Running at 120Hz is mostly fine, but it seems to lose signal for 1-2 seconds every now and then. Occasionally I get the "DisplayPort link failure" message from CCC, and the monitor will not restore a signal when the PC wakes from sleep - unplugging the DP cable is the only way to fix it.

I know that many other AMD users have the same issues with this monitor, but it runs fine on NVidia cards.
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Thank you, i will raise this issue for you and update the thread when i know more. :)
 
Hi Matt,

A quick question; firstly I am pleased to report after 2 days of solid running both F@H and games I have had no stability issues at all.

Okay so both my cards are voltage locked, I have tried different BIOS etc... to no avail in obtaining voltage control. Is there anyway to unlock the voltage on my 270x cards (Gigabyte 270x here: LINK)?

It is my understanding they are hardware locked, but is there a way to lift the voltage locking?
 
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russell664 said:
Hi Matt,

A quick question; firstly I am pleased to report after 2 days of solid running both F@H and games I have had no stability issues at all.

Okay so both my cards are voltage locked, I have tried different BIOS etc... to no avail in obtaining voltage control. Is there anyway to unlock the voltage on my 270x cards (Gigabyte 270x here: LINK)?

It is my understanding they are hardware locked, but is there a way to lift the voltage locking?
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Possibly... I can have a go at unlocking the voltage for you with a bios editor. However there is no guarantee this will work and you'd need to understand that AMD will not accept any responsibility should something go wrong. Not that it's likely to mind, but am sure you know how this works. I can have a go, fire me a trust message and i will take a look at it later this evening. Please include both cards bios.
 
When I get home later i'll send you over the Bios for each card, as far as i'm aware they are the same. I have tried the MSI bios, along with sapphire and there was no change in voltage control in afterburner. :(

I have no worries flashing the BIOS on the cards, as I have done it before. :)
Thank you for your help in regards to this, what is the possibility of the voltage being able to be unlocked?

UPDATE: Matt, this is the updated version of the BIOS which my cards are currently on: LINK

Just as a note the BIOS number which my cards are on now is: 015.039.000.003.000000

My second card originally came with the first BIOS linked above, but I downgraded it and forget to upgrade it again.
 
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Hi Matt, forgive the interruption but have you heard any rumblings of AMD releasing a BIOS editor for the R9/R7 series (or assisting anyone with the skills to make one)? Because I've changed the cooler on my reference cards I'm now reliant on Afterburner to control my fan curve and I'd be MUCH happier if I could cook the curve into the BIOS and know the cooler won't hit 90C+ if one of my kids closes Afterburner before playing a game. I know I could just set the target temp lower in CCC, but then I will likely end up with throttling speeds on more demanding games, or fans that don't ramp up as much as I'd like on less demanding ones.

I know the answer's almost definitely "no", but just wondering if AMD would be willing to help out the 1% of owners who would benefit from a BIOS editor. Maybe include a disclaimer that says "I'm an adult who knows understands that if my card breaks due to my actions I won't come crying to anyone about it". :D
 
X3T said:
Hi Matt, thanks. Here is the link to the DXDIAG report: https://www.sendspace.com/file/zt5rch. It wouldn't run the DirectShow tests for some reason.

The exact issue is that at 144Hz the monitor is unusable - the screen is flickering and fuzzy. Leaving it like this for more than a few seconds and the display drivers crash. Running at 120Hz is mostly fine, but it seems to lose signal for 1-2 seconds every now and then. Occasionally I get the "DisplayPort link failure" message from CCC, and the monitor will not restore a signal when the PC wakes from sleep - unplugging the DP cable is the only way to fix it.

I know that many other AMD users have the same issues with this monitor, but it runs fine on NVidia cards.
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Hi X3T,

Which cable are you using to connect the monitor? This flickering issue might be resolved by using a <6" certified DP1.2 cable. Please check to see if your cable is on the DP1.2 certified list.

http://www.displayport.org/products...ry[]=cables-connectors&products_manufacturer=
 
Just played BF4 for the first time in a good while. Finally works magic with 4k.

Only problem, if it is one, is that DX11 gives far superior FPS to mantle on 290 CF @ 4k.

In the past, mantle was for me, always far smoother. Just wondering if there is something im missing or if there are known issues with mantle. on the 14.9.1 drivers, windows 10 cards are stock and Im gaming at 4k with most settings at ultra and no AA.
 
X3T said:
I'm using the supplied cable which came with the monitor.
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This could be the problem then, often the supplied cables aren't up to standard. It was the same with the 4K monitor i got, i had to buy a certified cable as well. Best bet would be to look at the cable and check if it's DP 1.2 certified. If you're still unsure, contact the monitor manufacturer to check.
 
AMDMatt said:
This could be the problem then, often the supplied cables aren't up to standard. It was the same with the 4K monitor i got, i had to buy a certified cable as well. Best bet would be to look at the cable and check if it's DP 1.2 certified. If you're still unsure, contact the monitor manufacturer to check.
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Where did you get a certified cable? I couldn't find any that were DP 1.2.
I'm still having intermittent issues.

Also, for the price of the ROG Swift you'd hope they wouldn't cheap-out on the cable!
 
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Where did you get a certified cable? I couldn't find any that were DP 1.2.
I'm still having intermittent issues.

Also, for the price of the ROG Swift you'd hope they wouldn't cheap-out on the cable!
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Which AMD cards are you having issue with GM?
 
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