GTX 1080 TI overclock fails
GTX 1080 TI overclock fails
I recently purchased an Aorus Extreme Edition GTX 1080 Ti and installed the Aorus graphic engine along with the updated BIOS to unlock its full potential. After pressing the OC button, the card overclocks to 2025 MHz and it froze after the first attempt at running the Heaven benchmark. The gaming OC button functions well, but the core clock reaches only up to 1970 MHz without any applied voltage. I’ve started configuring it myself and reviewed other sources such as Guru3D TechPower and official reviews. They reported achieving up to 2050 MHz, while I managed to reach 1970 MHz with or without 100V and 150W power. Slight adjustments to the core clock around +2 or +3 cause freezing. My system runs Windows 64-bit Pro with all drivers updated, an i5 4690K CPU (4.6GHz/6GHz), and a MSI Z87-G45 motherboard. I believe my card isn’t performing optimally. Also, the PS 750xFX Gold series is worth mentioning. Everything else seems to be functioning properly except for my new GPU, which struggles with minor overclocks.
Not every card is suited for the same overclock. It's about 90% dependent on your card, with the rest influenced by your overall setup. You need to gradually adjust the voltage to achieve a stable overclock. This process can take time and demands patience. The fact that some advertisers claim maximum overclock without changing voltage doesn't impress me.
My configuration is currently different, but I was let down seeing others with the same card have their overclocking work well. I’m unsure if I missed something, and my card doesn’t accept clocks above 2ghz.
Fadomas shared his experience online. He explained that although car models differ, he was disappointed because some users had the same card but the overclock worked well. He wonders if there might be an issue with his memory or RAM. He mentioned not seeing his RAM details and suggested cleaning the RAM slots as a possible solution after resolving similar problems.
my ram is stable at 2400mhz with automatic boost. i use ashampoo winoptimizer 2017 every day and keep my pc dust-free, using kaspersky internet security 2017. i told you my system had no reason to complain about the overclock—it was running perfectly before. i also had a gtx 1070 g1 gaming, and the overclock performed great without any coil whine. however, after switching to the 1080 ti from the first time, i'm still not satisfied with the outcomes!
Fadomas shared his experience with the system he’s using. He mentioned the RAM is stable at 2400mhz with automatic boost. He also used Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2017 and kept his PC clean from dust, using Kaspersky Internet Security 2017. He noted everything worked well before, except after overclocking the GTX 1070 G1, which caused issues. He expressed doubt about getting a refund, saying it performs fine at advertised speeds—it’s like a silicon lottery.
It's just how things are. Most folks manage 2000mhz with their 1070s, but I'm not. I'll shut down anything over 1980Mhz. That's odd since your Gigabyte cards are treated differently!
Fadomas shared his experience on the website, including the link to his system details. He mentioned using an AMD Ryzen 7 1070 G1 and keeping it stable at 2400MHz with automatic boost. He also used ASUS WinOptimizer 2017 daily and cleaned his PC from dust, protecting it with Kaspersky Internet Security 2017. He noted that everything worked fine before the overclocking, but after doing it, he was still not satisfied with the results.
He explained that now understanding is clearer. Testing the card on another powerful machine would confirm if the issue lies with the hardware. He doubts a refund would be possible since the system performed well at advertised speeds. He mentioned it's like a silicon lottery.
He decided to file a support ticket with Gigabyte and contact the seller about replacing the card, as he wasn't responsible for the problem. He recalled that the overclock should have been easy with one button press, but after doing it, his PC would restart repeatedly. He said he would only ask for a replacement if necessary and would prefer MSI or ASUS next time, avoiding Aorus.
Fadomas shared his experience about the stability of his system, mentioning a 2400mhz RAM with automatic boost. He used Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2017 and kept his PC clean from dust using Kaspersky Internet Security 2017. He noted that everything ran smoothly before the overclock, though he was initially impressed by the GTX 1070 G1 gaming performance without coil whine. However, after switching to the 1080 Ti, he remained unsatisfied with the results. He suggested testing the card on another powerful machine to confirm the issue. He mentioned opening a support ticket with Gigabyte and considering a replacement from the seller, as he felt the refund was unlikely due to the stable performance at higher speeds. He concluded by advising others not to waste money and to consider MSI or ASUS next time.