The GTX 980 Ti owners thread.

razorpakk · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:43

lnoton said:
Thats a weak overclock

1425 boost can mean up to 1550 boost 2, depending on Asic quality and other things. They don't mention it, but who's ever heard of hardwarebbq anyway

PrinceNelson · 3 Aug 2015 at 14:49

Are they any pros for the MSI 6G over the Amp Extreme?

andybird123 · 3 Aug 2015 at 14:53

PrinceNelson said:
Are they any pros for the MSI 6G over the Amp Extreme?

they are very similar cards, the only potential pro for the msi over the extreme is noise - the msi has 2 100mm fans, which could be quieter than the three 90mm fans on the extreme, but consequently the extreme could run cooler and overclock higher as it also has a bigger heatsink I think

the only way you would know one way or the other would be to run both... I have an MSI 6G, but if I were buying again now it would be a tough choice to not buy the Extreme to be honest

PrinceNelson · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:08

andybird123 said:
they are very similar cards, the only potential pro for the msi over the extreme is noise - the msi has 2 100mm fans, which could be quieter than the three 90mm fans on the extreme, but consequently the extreme could run cooler and overclock higher as it also has a bigger heatsink I think

the only way you would know one way or the other would be to run both... I have an MSI 6G, but if I were buying again now it would be a tough choice to not buy the Extreme to be honest

Yeah that's basically how I see it too. I guess form factor is a pro for the 6G as well considering the Extreme is a complete monster. I was just wondering why the MSI 6G sells so well compared to almost everything else. Brand recognition probably.

Loxa · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:11

PrinceNelson said:
Yeah that's basically how I see it too. I guess form factor is a pro for the 6G as well considering the Extreme is a complete monster. I was just wondering why the MSI 6G sells so well compared to almost everything else. Brand recognition probably.

Because there has been a lot less problems with the MSI 6G and it really is quiet, atm I have heard a lot of worrying things about the AMP Extreme with fan noise etc.

Joe! · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:13

Joe_Easy said:
Looking for a great 4k IPS monitor at 75hz to justify buying another 980ti...

I know they don't exist but listening to Linus on his Acer XR341CKA review makes me think it will be worth waiting for...another 9-12 months I'm guessing before we see 4K IPS 75hz+

Still loving my 980ti Hybrid

Link to said review, please?

Edit: Just saw it's on Vessel. Here goes the free trial

Saltank · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:14

Just ordered the MSI 980Ti 6G to replace my slowly dying MSI R9 280X. Pumped.

Gerard · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:24

Loxa said:
Because there has been a lot less problems with the MSI 6G and it really is quiet, atm I have heard a lot of worrying things about the AMP Extreme with fan noise etc.

Mine isn't

razorpakk · 3 Aug 2015 at 15:40

Compared to the sales (probably the most common Ti sold) it does look like the Msi is a safe bet.
Gerard I think you're the only unlucky one

Gerard · 3 Aug 2015 at 16:30

razorpakk said:
Gerard I think you're the only unlucky one

Tell me about it, its going back anyway. Honestly tempted just to not bother with pc gaming anymore, nothing but headaches lately.

panda_uk · 3 Aug 2015 at 18:02

How are people finding the Inno3d hybrids? A worthy alternative to the evga hybrids?

Tom B · 3 Aug 2015 at 18:38

Mine arrived today, I'll have a play this evening when I get home

FadeXIII · 3 Aug 2015 at 18:39

String said:
Make sure Chrome is closed, and right click the little icon in the tray for Chrome and tell it not to run in the background.

Couldnt get the core clock down below this. Did a bit of googling (which would've been a good idea before posting

) and it was having the refresh rate at 144hz which was causing the high idle temps

dropped it to 120 hz and the temp is back down in the 30s.

Appears to be a driver issue as Gsync seems to be locked as on.

thanks for the replies

Loxa · 3 Aug 2015 at 18:40

FadeXIII said:
Couldnt get the core clock down below this. Did a bit of googling (which would've been a good idea before posting ) and it was having the refresh rate at 144hz which was causing the high idle temps

dropped it to 120 hz and the temp is back down in the 30s.

Appears to be a driver issue as Gsync seems to be locked as on.

thanks for the replies

It is a common problem, i have had it with many drivers and even AMD cards.

Joe! · 3 Aug 2015 at 18:42

Any of you using your 980Ti on a single 3440x1440 monitor? How's your FPS in games?

PrinceNelson · 3 Aug 2015 at 19:07

Is every Amp Extreme owner having problems with the fluctuating fan issue? I'm on the checkout page now and I'm having last minute doubts. If it's not this it will be the MSI
6G. Also what does triple slot mean exactly? Slots as in the ones on the back of the case that hold the inputs?

Gerard · 3 Aug 2015 at 19:28

PrinceNelson said:
Is every Amp Extreme owner having problems with the fluctuating fan issue? I'm on the checkout page now and I'm having last minute doubts. If it's not this it will be the MSI
6G. Also what does triple slot mean exactly? Slots as in the ones on the back of the case that hold the inputs?

Triple slots = its width covers p3 pci-e slots though its bracket only physically takes up 2 of the slots at the rear, some cards do take up 3 actual brackets though. It just overhangs the third slot. I've seen a lot of reports about the fan issue in both hardware site reviews and end users talking about it.

Yulaw · 3 Aug 2015 at 19:34

PrinceNelson said:
Is every Amp Extreme owner having problems with the fluctuating fan issue? I'm on the checkout page now and I'm having last minute doubts. If it's not this it will be the MSI
6G. Also what does triple slot mean exactly? Slots as in the ones on the back of the case that hold the inputs?

Cant say i have noticed it, then again it doesn't get hot enough for me to hear the fans.

tyler_jrb · 3 Aug 2015 at 21:29

Gerard said:
Its on my shortlist for when I return my msi, this oscillating noise is doing my nut

I had the same noise when I had the MSI 980Ti. It wasn't loud but I could hear it more when the load started to increase

rolypolyman · 3 Aug 2015 at 22:02

Gerard said:
Are the red parts on that airboss card led's or just part of the design?

The three red pointy flashes at each end of the card on the front and the long thin red lines on the top of the card all glow off and on, at the same time. Had a listen to that noise mate, I don't get it on mine so don't know whats causing it. Not sure how secure that one in the test bed is. I would bet mine is more securely installed.