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Help please! The main frequency of my 2080 is dropping abruptly and it can't return to the frequency I usually use.

Help please! The main frequency of my 2080 is dropping abruptly and it can't return to the frequency I usually use.

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sweetkitty101
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06-05-2018, 04:50 AM
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I bought my Evga 2080 xc black in October last year and have been using it for three months now. I rely on the OC scanner to overclock the GPU rather than manually adjusting the core voltage, and I never modify the core voltage settings. The graphics card remained stable at 2010mhz for several months, but this morning when I powered on the PC and attempted to play Battlefield V, the core frequency dropped abruptly to 1965mhz. (It had been steady at 2010mhh the previous night before I shut down the system.)

I attempted to use the OC scanner in Afterburner and Precision X1 to recreate the overclock curve, but the frequency never exceeded 1965mhz. I also tried using two separate PCI-e power cables instead of one with dual headers, but it made no difference. Reinstalling the drivers didn’t help either.

Does this indicate that the card has failed? I’ve followed the recommended overclocking path for three months and consistently adhered to the curve generated by the OC scanner, never pushing the GPU beyond manual limits. Why does the card degrade so quickly? Is this typical behavior for a graphics card? Would it be advisable to request a replacement or return it via RMA in this case?

Additionally, my PC configuration includes:
i7 8700 + MSI z370 tomahawk
2x8gb Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro @3000mhz
EVGA G3 650w

My 2080 xc black was previously stable at 2010mhz at around 75°C.
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sweetkitty101
06-05-2018, 04:50 AM #1

I bought my Evga 2080 xc black in October last year and have been using it for three months now. I rely on the OC scanner to overclock the GPU rather than manually adjusting the core voltage, and I never modify the core voltage settings. The graphics card remained stable at 2010mhz for several months, but this morning when I powered on the PC and attempted to play Battlefield V, the core frequency dropped abruptly to 1965mhz. (It had been steady at 2010mhh the previous night before I shut down the system.)

I attempted to use the OC scanner in Afterburner and Precision X1 to recreate the overclock curve, but the frequency never exceeded 1965mhz. I also tried using two separate PCI-e power cables instead of one with dual headers, but it made no difference. Reinstalling the drivers didn’t help either.

Does this indicate that the card has failed? I’ve followed the recommended overclocking path for three months and consistently adhered to the curve generated by the OC scanner, never pushing the GPU beyond manual limits. Why does the card degrade so quickly? Is this typical behavior for a graphics card? Would it be advisable to request a replacement or return it via RMA in this case?

Additionally, my PC configuration includes:
i7 8700 + MSI z370 tomahawk
2x8gb Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro @3000mhz
EVGA G3 650w

My 2080 xc black was previously stable at 2010mhz at around 75°C.

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Kitten645321
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06-21-2018, 01:29 AM
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I truly suggest a manual overclock. Just keep temperatures under 80 and consider boosting the fan curve. You might also attempt using an older driver (version 1 before) as a final check if you suspect a driver problem.
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Kitten645321
06-21-2018, 01:29 AM #2

I truly suggest a manual overclock. Just keep temperatures under 80 and consider boosting the fan curve. You might also attempt using an older driver (version 1 before) as a final check if you suspect a driver problem.

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mumustrak
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06-21-2018, 09:44 PM
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You may have to reinsert the card. Also, consider playing another game.
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mumustrak
06-21-2018, 09:44 PM #3

You may have to reinsert the card. Also, consider playing another game.

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mousse2006
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06-21-2018, 10:32 PM
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I truly suggest a manual overclock. Just keep temperatures under 80 and consider boosting the fan curve. You might also attempt using an older driver (version 1 before) as a final check if you suspect a driver problem.
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mousse2006
06-21-2018, 10:32 PM #4

I truly suggest a manual overclock. Just keep temperatures under 80 and consider boosting the fan curve. You might also attempt using an older driver (version 1 before) as a final check if you suspect a driver problem.

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