Jump to content

PSA: Windforce 390 + Afterburner = Caution

Atmos
By Atmos
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

Alrighty fellas,

this comes straight out of my own experience using AMD driver version 9.14.10.01162 Catalyst 15.8 (Crimson Driver Beta) and the latest MSI Afterburner version, with Rivatuner version 4.1.1

 

I've tested this on several different 390 variants, mainly the powercolor pcs+, the msi variant, and the gigabyte g1 gaming windforce x2. It only applies so far to the g1 gaming windforce x2.

 

While playing around with my new lan rig, dual 390 windforce cards, I found a bug that can cause quite the problem for card owners. I suspect it has to do with something along the same lines as the previous driver bug halting the 2/390/X fan speed at 20%, however, this is possibly more damaging.

 

 

Because the card has a 0db mode where the fans do not spin, I've found that if you toggle the "auto" option for fan speed control on msi afterburner, it will lock the fans in an off state, if they are already in their 0db mode when you toggle the option.

 

I've tested this multiple times, with an almost 100% success rate of locking my fans off, even when the card reaches its 95c mark and thermal throttles down.

Once again, it has only happened on those specific cards, none of the others I've tested. I've reinstalled the drivers a couple times over to see if it was a bad driver install, and I've reinstalled afterburner to check that as well. 

 

To fix the issue, or at least, get your fans spinning again, turn off the "auto" option on afterburner, set a random fan speed, then apply. Then click auto again, and apply. As always, check your temps to make sure they're spinning again before getting back to what ever it is you do.

 

Updated 2021 Desktop || 3700x || Asus x570 Tuf Gaming || 32gb Predator 3200mhz || 2080s XC Ultra || MSI 1440p144hz || DT990 + HD660 || GoXLR + ifi Zen Can || Avermedia Livestreamer 513 ||

New Home Dedicated Game Server || Xeon E5 2630Lv3 || 16gb 2333mhz ddr4 ECC || 2tb Sata SSD || 8tb Nas HDD || Radeon 6450 1g display adapter ||

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/515671-psa-windforce-390-afterburner-caution/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Rule of thumb: Never get ASUS or GIGABYTE AMD cards. There are much better options.

 

EDIT: Seems it's a mixed opinion.

'Fanboyism is stupid' - someone on this forum.

Be nice to each other boys and girls. And don't cheap out on a power supply.

Spoiler

CPU: Intel Core i7 4790K - 4.5 GHz | Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO | RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 | SSD: Samsung 850 EVO - 500GB | GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti Gaming 6GB | PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Case: NZXT Phantom 530 | Cooling: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate | Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q | Peripherals: Corsair Vengeance K70 and Razer DeathAdder

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

the 15.12 version driver fixed the 20% fan bug

Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. 

Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply.

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Rule of thumb: Never get ASUS or GIGABYTE AMD cards. There are much better options.

 

Asus seem to be fine... I've had a good run with mine :(

 

Would have to agree with you on Gigabyte cards though... Nothing buy death and destruction. 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Rule of thumb: Never get ASUS or GIGABYTE AMD cards. There are much better options.

 

I still wouldn't make those assumptions. Sapphire might have better reputation and better cards rught now but just look at Asus' situation with Nvidia cards. The 3xStrix is garbage while the 2xStrix version was a really good dual fan cooler. You can never water it done to a whole brand being garbage. Just like with corsair PSUs. 

Ok ... There is thermafa.... *caugh* ... take i avoid them like the plague, all of their products: Keyboards, PSUs, cases, etc. Never recommended any. Is there a reason yes but probably not a reason to avoid all their products although -->I<-- do it anyways. You dont have to. 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Never had a problem with Gigabyte, MSI, or Sapphire. It's actually only the ASUS cards that give me a headache. My Gigabyte G1 Gaming is always on 65% spin.

65% is uberloud to me (770 TWINFROZR)and should be even more with the 3 fans on a G1 card. How can you work in the room that pc is in?

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Gigabyte and Asus = the plague

Archangel (Desktop) CPU: i5 4590 GPU:Asus R9 280  3GB RAM:HyperX Beast 2x4GBPSU:SeaSonic S12G 750W Mobo:GA-H97m-HD3 Case:CM Silencio 650 Storage:1 TB WD Red
Celestial (Laptop 1) CPU:i7 4720HQ GPU:GTX 860M 4GB RAM:2x4GB SK Hynix DDR3Storage: 250GB 850 EVO Model:Lenovo Y50-70
Seraph (Laptop 2) CPU:i7 6700HQ GPU:GTX 970M 3GB RAM:2x8GB DDR4Storage: 256GB Samsung 951 + 1TB Toshiba HDD Model:Asus GL502VT
Windows 10 is now MSX! - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/440190-can-we-start-calling-windows-10/page-6

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Alrighty fellas,

this comes straight out of my own experience using AMD driver version 9.14.10.01162 Catalyst 15.8 (Crimson Driver Beta) and the latest MSI Afterburner version, with Rivatuner version 4.1.1

Latest is 4.2.0 btw, already been out for 2-3 weeks?

 

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/msi-afterburner-beta-download.html

| Intel i7-3770@4.2Ghz | Asus Z77-V | Zotac 980 Ti Amp! Omega | DDR3 1800mhz 4GB x4 | 300GB Intel DC S3500 SSD | 512GB Plextor M5 Pro | 2x 1TB WD Blue HDD |
 | Enermax NAXN82+ 650W 80Plus Bronze | Fiio E07K | Grado SR80i | Cooler Master XB HAF EVO | Logitech G27 | Logitech G600 | CM Storm Quickfire TK | DualShock 4 |

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Latest is 4.2.0 btw, already been out for 2-3 weeks?

 

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/msi-afterburner-beta-download.html

 

Apologies, was using the latest version but rolled back before posting to check stability. Both on the current up-to-date version through versions 4.1.x

The rivatuner version doesn't appear to make a huge difference, however, using previous crimson drivers and the catalyst drivers before it do remove the bug, leading me to believe the issue lies with the software for the gigabyte 0db mode and the gpu drivers, afterburner was only the median to access the bug. I'm working on seeing if I can replicate the bug on other overclocking software.

Updated 2021 Desktop || 3700x || Asus x570 Tuf Gaming || 32gb Predator 3200mhz || 2080s XC Ultra || MSI 1440p144hz || DT990 + HD660 || GoXLR + ifi Zen Can || Avermedia Livestreamer 513 ||

New Home Dedicated Game Server || Xeon E5 2630Lv3 || 16gb 2333mhz ddr4 ECC || 2tb Sata SSD || 8tb Nas HDD || Radeon 6450 1g display adapter ||

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×