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Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-02 21:55
by strima
I've recently upgraded to an Nvidia GTX 570 and am having nothing but problems.

Kernel driver often stop responding even when the system is idle.

I have reinstalled different drivers, checked my PSU outputs, 750w well above the recommended, tried overclocking, underclocking, hitting it with a hammer.

It seems to be quite a regular problem with the 570's after a bit of googling.

Anyone else having the same issues or know any cures.

I'm not far of going for an RMA however it would be good to get other opinions/ideas first.

Re: Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-02 23:31
by whatshisname55
I run a 570 without problems. What was your previous card? Do the other cases you found all have something in common besides the fact that its a 570?

Re: Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-04 09:57
by Swe_Olsson
I had the same problem mate. The weight of the videocard had damaged the PCI-E slot and therefor caused the strange crashes.

Motherboard was replaced, bios updated to latest and it's working perfectly fine now.

So perhaps try switching PCI-E slot?

Cheerios,
Michael

Re: Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-05 10:04
by strima
Cheers for the replies.

I've now requested an RMA, hopefully this should fix it.

Re: Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-08 19:17
by strima
RMA done and new card fitted, seems to be working better after a few teething problems.

Re: Nvidia GTX 570 woes

Posted: 2011-04-09 05:28
by Swe_Olsson
Good to hear! I play arma 2 OA on ultra high and maximum range without any type of lag ( yet ).
But I also have a i7 2600k...

Best of luck with your new card,
Michael