770 VDDC stuck at 1.19V?

[Keudn]

One of my 770s is running at 1.19V on its VDDC while the other is running at 1.2V like it should be. I have Afterburner softmodded to allow up to 1.3V but it isn't changing either voltage anyways. Does anyone know how I can get the 770 unstuck from 1.19V so it can atleast use the stock 1.2V?

 

[Lays]

More than likely the ASIC is higher on that card, and it doesn't require as many volts to run at the same frequency.

 

 

I would get a multimeter and double check with voltage points to see if it's getting the full 1.3v.  Software doesn't always tell the truth.

[Keudn]

More than likely the ASIC is higher on that card, and it doesn't require as many volts to run at the same frequency.

 

 

I would get a multimeter and double check with voltage points to see if it's getting the full 1.3v.  Software doesn't always tell the truth.

Hm alright I will go test it, do you happen to know where the contact is on the card to check the voltage? Also the card running at the full 1.2V is a new GPU and it is plugged in with a PCIe connector from my PSU and then an adapter that uses 2 molex for the other 6pin since my PSU doesn't have anymore PCIe power connectors, idk if that will matter though

[Lays]

Hm alright I will go test it, do you happen to know where the contact is on the card to check the voltage? Also the card running at the full 1.2V is a new GPU and it is plugged in with a PCIe connector from my PSU and then an adapter that uses 2 molex for the other 6pin since my PSU doesn't have anymore PCIe power connectors, idk if that will matter though

 

 

I will see if I can find you a diagram on where to hook up the multimeter.

 

I have voltage read-outs on my card so it's a lot easier for me     I really wish all cards had designated spots, because knowing the hardware voltage is always really useful when you're messing with stuff IMO!

 

 

 

Do you have reference cards?

[Keudn]

I will see if I can find you a diagram on where to hook up the multimeter.

 

I have voltage read-outs on my card so it's a lot easier for me     I really wish all cards had designated spots, because knowing the hardware voltage is always really useful when you're messing with stuff IMO!

 

 

 

Do you have reference cards?

Agreed, and no they are both EVGA Superclocked 2GBs with the ACX cooler, one was bought new the other from B-Stock

[Lays]

Agreed, and no they are both EVGA Superclocked 2GBs with the ACX cooler, one was bought new the other from B-Stock

 

 

PCB is reference still tho rite?

[Keudn]

PCB is reference still tho rite?

I think so but im not 100% sure, here is the link to it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130921

 

Also I know the VDDC controller is a NCP4206, idk if that helps at all

[Lays]

I think so but im not 100% sure, here is the link to it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130921

 

Also I know the VDDC controller is a NCP4206, idk if that helps at all

 

 

Ok I will ask on  HWBOT's chatbox and hopefully someone will see and answer.

 

I tried googling but no luck, you may also try this thread: http://www.overclock.net/t/1396319/official-gtx-770-owners-club

[Keudn]

Ok I will ask on  HWBOT's chatbox and hopefully someone will see and answer.

 

I tried googling but no luck, you may also try this thread: http://www.overclock.net/t/1396319/official-gtx-770-owners-club

According to this site http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1742136/difference-evga-770-acx-acx.html it is a reference PCB

[alphaproject]

EVGA has an upgrade program don't they?  Maybe they let you trade both of those in for a 980Ti.

 

If they gave you the retail price on those, they are more than the 980 Ti but those won't perform as well.

 

Just a thought. You still got warranty on them?  My 770 died within 7 months and I got sent the 970... so much better.

[Lays]

@Keudn

 

http://i.imgur.com/2PaOWmz.jpg

 

 

The white side is positive side from what the guy told me.

[Keudn]

EVGA has an upgrade program don't they?  Maybe they let you trade both of those in for a 980Ti.

 

If they gave you the retail price on those, they are more than the 980 Ti but those won't perform as well.

 

Just a thought. You still got warranty on them?  My 770 died within 7 months and I got sent the 970... so much better.

I could do that because honestly I don't use SLI much since CS:GO hates it and thats what I play, however I will definently be using SLI when I get a VR headset, I could always see if they will trade them in although idk if they would since one was B-Stock and I payed like $160 for it

 

Edit: The time frame is 90 days so no go there

 

@Keudn

 

http://i.imgur.com/2PaOWmz.jpg

 

 

The white side is positive side from what the guy told me.

Okay, just put the positive prong on the white side and the other on the case? I don't really want to short it out lol

 

Edit: I just tested this with SLI on and off (haven't tested the multi meter yet). One of my cards has the BIOS version 80.04.C3.00.72 and the other is on 80.04.C3.00.70

 

With SLI on the 72 card was the one running at 1.19V while the 70 card ran at 1.2V.

 

With SLI off the 72 card idled and the 70 card was the main GPU (so I'm fairly sure the 70 card is my first, non b-stock one since it is on the top and has the displays plugged in to it). Anyways the 70 card ran at the 1.19V when SLI was off, the opposite card from when SLI was on. That makes me think this isn't a power issue or a card issue and is instead either a driver issue or an Afterburner issue, I will do a clean wipe of my drivers and reinstall and reply back.

 

Edit 2: Driver reinstall didn't solve it

[alphaproject]

I just read that step up program and I'm baffled by it.

 

Why the freak would you need to upgrade your GPU within 90 days?

 

I thought you could upgrade your GPU within 1-3 years as long as it had warranty and simply choose to pay IF there is a difference.

 

Say you bought a brand new GTX 770 and it lasted 7 months but died? Like mine.... you could not trade up using the EBGA program to say the 970 because it's over 90 days?   Dumb. I've known guys that get back better cards as I did but the trade up program seems pointless.

[Lays]

I just read that step up program and I'm baffled by it.

 

Why the freak would you need to upgrade your GPU within 90 days?

 

I thought you could upgrade your GPU within 1-3 years as long as it had warranty and simply choose to pay IF there is a difference.

 

Say you bought a brand new GTX 770 and it lasted 7 months but died? Like mine.... you could not trade up using the EBGA program to say the 970 because it's over 90 days?   Dumb. I've known guys that get back better cards as I did but the trade up program seems pointless.

I think the logic behind it is if you buy a new card, then a month later Nvidia releases a new lineup, they'll let you trade yours in for a brand new one.

[alphaproject]

Yea, I get that, but they honestly act like 90 days is a SUPER long time when it comes to GPU's when it's not. The step up program should be at least 6 months long. I wonder what people would do if you had a choice of taking a 6 month step up program vs a 3 year warranty with NO step up time period. If you take the step up program, then you're card is only valid for a 1.5 year warranty period.

 

Sort of like a gambling thing going on there.... They'd be better off doing that in my opinion.

But ok... I guess let's say you buy a GTX 970 from them directly, because I assume that's how you must do it at full retail price. Then boom...

 

Nvidia releases the Pascal. Of course you want the Pascal.

[Keudn]

I think the logic behind it is if you buy a new card, then a month later Nvidia releases a new lineup, they'll let you trade yours in for a brand new one.

Yeah it would still be nice to have a longer period but oh well....

 

Should I still see what the multimeter shows for voltage? I'm a little nervous about trying it since I can't really see all the way back to the contacts you circled since my CPU cooler is over them  :unsure:

[Lays]

Yeah it would still be nice to have a longer period but oh well....

 

Should I still see what the multimeter shows for voltage? I'm a little nervous about trying it since I can't really see all the way back to the contacts you circled since my CPU cooler is over them  :unsure:

 

 

I'd go ask in the thread I posted a link for.

The 770 owners club on overclock.net can help LOADS more than I can. 

 

They may be able to even get the cards working properly at 1.3v

[Keudn]

I'd go ask in the thread I posted a link for.

The 770 owners club on overclock.net can help LOADS more than I can. 

 

They may be able to even get the cards working properly at 1.3v

Alright I'll go ask, thanks