The graphics card is limited to a maximum clock speed of 220 MHz.
The graphics card is limited to a maximum clock speed of 220 MHz.
You have the choice to keep your water cooling intact if you're really determined to avoid taking it apart. Also, make sure PCIe 4.0 is enabled in the BIOS settings.
The riser cable is version 3.0; I wasn’t able to locate a version 4 that would fit my setup. I believe this might have been the initial issue.
It’s straightforward—if the screws are too snug, the card won’t boost properly. Loosen each screw slightly by a quarter turn, then monitor clock speeds and temperatures. Keep checking until the issue resolves or temperatures rise excessively. This problem appeared on 20 series cards such as the 2080 Ti due to a hardware flaw. It may not occur on 30 series models, but it’s easy enough to verify.