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- Sep 8, 2002
- Location
- Dublin, lreland
Just restored an old 5870 for a second gaming rig on on ASUS P8Z68-V_LX, with a 2500k O/C @ 4.2.
I have had to reduce the GPU clock and memory speed to 800/1100 respectively (stock is 840/1200), to get any kind of stability, but still getting random crashes and artifacting in games. I always had to pull back the clocks on this card to get stability.
Monitors show CPU temps around 42C, and GPU @ 52 under gaming load. Fan throttling all working good, and temps look stable through the runs. Cooling is a H70, and pump runs 100%. Also CPU overclock is stable, and temps reach max 62c @ 100%CPU with prime, so I suspect the issue is with the GPU. This card has been dormant in the attic for a couple of years. Wondering could the thermal compound have dried, or something like that. But like said the temps look stable. PSU is a reliable antec 650w, which has powered my 2 970's sli along with this CPU with no problems.
Any other advice welcome.
I have had to reduce the GPU clock and memory speed to 800/1100 respectively (stock is 840/1200), to get any kind of stability, but still getting random crashes and artifacting in games. I always had to pull back the clocks on this card to get stability.
Monitors show CPU temps around 42C, and GPU @ 52 under gaming load. Fan throttling all working good, and temps look stable through the runs. Cooling is a H70, and pump runs 100%. Also CPU overclock is stable, and temps reach max 62c @ 100%CPU with prime, so I suspect the issue is with the GPU. This card has been dormant in the attic for a couple of years. Wondering could the thermal compound have dried, or something like that. But like said the temps look stable. PSU is a reliable antec 650w, which has powered my 2 970's sli along with this CPU with no problems.
Any other advice welcome.