They freeze when I lower the GPU settings!
They freeze when I lower the GPU settings!
It seems I never removed it by hand, but I always opted for a new installation.
Hello everyone. I shared this in the graphics card forum but wanted to connect with more people. All components are brand new. I’m using a 7950x3d board, rog x670e-a motherboard, a 4090 Msi gaming trio, 32GB Cl30 6000 RAM, a 360 lian li aio, an MSI AI1000p power supply, and a 2T 980 pro. The system runs in balanced power mode with the game bar turned on. When I play demanding games like Sons of the Forest or Modern Warfare, I often face the frustrating “do you want to wait for the program to finish or force quit?” (sometimes before it even loads) and have to quit the game manually. I checked Windows Tools for details but found no matching event for Event ID 0 from the source nvlddmkm. It seems the issue might be with the component not being installed properly on my machine, or the installation could be corrupted. You can try reinstalling or repairing it locally. If the problem started on another device, make sure the display info was saved with the event.
Other tips I’ve tried include resetting to defaults, rolling back drivers (three fresh NVIDIA installs), using command prompt fixes, and adjusting settings like core underclocking. I ran tests with +100 MHz underclocking on the GPU (around 2750 MHz in-game) and saw no issues. My CPU temps stay around 82°C max, and GPU temps mid-60s.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated as I’ve invested a lot of time setting up my first PC!
I mean if it's a fresh install of Windows, and you are doing a fresh install of drivers. This shouldn't be happening. While probably not related, have you checked your 980 Pro firmware? There was an issue with it that was going around and it was suggested that users who have the 2TB 980 Pro update to the newest firmware. Besides that, you can try manually uninstalling drivers, using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode and reinstalling the newest Hotfix drivers. However, like I mentioned earlier; if this is a fresh install of Windows, and fresh install of drivers. All roads lead to the GPU being defective. Especially if everything is fine with an underclock. To do process of elimination, if you can put the GPU in another system to see if the issue persists. This is the most sound advice before returning the card. However, I recommend trying various GPU benchmarking programs to see if the issue still presents itself. Try 3DMark Time Spy and Fire Strike. Also, Unigine Superposition, Valley, and Heaven. You say you stress tested the GPU and get away with an overclock, but don't mention what programs you used to stress test. The ones I mentioned will provide a more hefty stress test. If in the above benchmarks it crashes stock and then works with an underclock, most likely you will have to return the GPU and exchange it for a different one.
Thanks for your feedback. To summarize, I verified the 980 software using magician. All installations are fresh since it was built two weeks ago by me. My tests covered heaven, 3D Mark, and Cinebench. The system performed well, enabling stable overclocks to about 100 MHz on the core and 1500 MHz with memory. Typically I’d encounter some artifacts beyond those limits, but this is my first PC and I don’t have another GPU to test.
Consider giving the GPU another try by fully removing and reinserting it into the slot, ensuring the 12VHPWR PCIe cable is securely connected. Verify all cables and connections are tight and properly attached. Since this is your first computer, be mindful of potential oversights such as a loose cable or improper GPU placement. Also, inspect the cooler mount and possibly reattach the CPU, including repasting if needed. Before proceeding, make sure your motherboard is updated to the latest BIOS version. Also, confirm whether Windows is fully updated.
Seems like you're stressing the PSU by running everything at full capacity. Consider reducing clock speeds and lowering GPU power limits to check for similar outcomes.
Everything runs smoothly and efficiently, staying well under the 500 watt limit with these default options. I checked the PSU on the MSI control panel to confirm. The PSU stays cool enough that its fan doesn’t activate. I adjusted the speed to 1200 RPM manually to verify it was functioning properly.
I updated the system using the latest version from the manufacturer's site. No changes since setup. Also attempted reinstalling the Aoi and GPU components. The GPU fits snugly into the PCIe slot, requiring me to open the securing latch manually. It does close properly.
You're encountering the same issue with your system, and it's frustrating. The problem seems to be related to BIOS updates and checksum verification. After trying to fix it, you're facing a limitation where your monitor disconnects after about 20 minutes of playback. It might help to double-check the BIOS version, ensure all components are compatible, or consider reinstalling the graphics driver. If the issue persists, contacting Asus support could provide further guidance.
I talked to a competition builder who said I might have received low-quality silicon, which limits my ability to run it at the higher frequencies we desire (meaning we’d need to slow down the clock). I’m hoping for software updates will help, but I’m starting to consider accepting some subpar silicon. At 2750mhz it’s still about 200 MHz above fe cards, so it seems acceptable unless we have to lower the core frequency. The card comes with a 2-year warranty, so I’ll wait until a newer model like a 4090 or next-gen card is released and consider upgrading if underclocking becomes necessary for a return.