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2014/09/16 10:26:20 (permalink)
Hi guys,
 
For a few months now I have issues with my GTX 580's, and I'm pretty sick of it .. When I play a game, doesn't really matter which one (e.g. CS:GO, Battlefield 3/4, League of Legends), my computer completely freezes (without SLI enabled). As soon as I enable SLI, I can play, will get a freeze, and I am not able to boot into windows. As soon as I hit the login screen of Windows, the computer freezes. I have to unplug one of the GPU's, reboot, turn off SLI, and put it back in. So SLI is not an option anymore. I also tried switching slots, no result. I'm not sure what to do anymore.. I don't get any error codes, it just freezes. No dump files, nothing.
 
Also, sometimes it's working for a while, but where I normally have 200+ fps, I get < 40 fps, or I get massive frame drops.. Which is weird behavior, right? So today I noticed the following in the EVGA Experience graphs:
 

 
Sometimes I have a good boot, and I can play without any issues..
Why is this happening? I tried re-installing Windows and Nvidia drivers, without success. I hope you guys can help me out. 
 
PC Specs:
 
Mobo: GIGABYTE X58-UD5
CPU : Intel i7 950 @ 4ghz
RAM: Corsair Dominator 12gb
PSU: Corsair 850W 
GPU: 2x EVGA GTX 580 Superclocked
SSD: Samsung EVO drive 128GB
 
Nvidia Driver: 340.52 WHQL
 
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    Re: GTX 580 (SLI and non-SLI) Freezes 2014/09/16 13:29:23 (permalink)
    Do you have another PSU you can test with? I have a feeling it's related to your corsair PSU. Have you tried any other graphics drivers than 340.52? If not, try driver 337.50.


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    Re: GTX 580 (SLI and non-SLI) Freezes 2014/09/16 13:38:31 (permalink)
    Sajin
    Do you have another PSU you can test with? I have a feeling it's related to your corsair PSU. Have you tried any other graphics drivers than 340.52? If not, try driver 337.50.




    I did try multiple versions. I have had this issue for several months, unfortunately. I do not have a spare PSU with enough power though.. 
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    Re: GTX 580 (SLI and non-SLI) Freezes 2014/09/16 13:45:29 (permalink)
    Do you know anyone that would allow you to test your 580's in their system? If not, you could take the your 580's to a local computer repair shop and have them tested there. Have you ran memtest86+ to check your RAM for errors? If not, here is how to do so...
     
    RAM Testing: Run Memtest86+ v5.01 for ten passes to rule out faulty RAM. http://www.memtest.org/download/5.01/memtest86+-5.01.usb.installer.zip (You will need a USB flash drive to install memtest onto.)


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    Re: GTX 580 (SLI and non-SLI) Freezes 2014/09/17 01:32:19 (permalink)
    billyvdiemen
    I do not have a spare PSU with enough power though.. 

     
    Does that mean you do have a spare PSU but it just doesn't have enough power, and if so, what make/model is it and what model is the Corsair 850W?..I'm thinking it's a possible PSU issue too..If you do have another PSU, you could hotwire it like this, it's simple to do and no need to hook up a fan as shown in Step 2, just jumper pins 16 & 17 (PS_ON & COM) and only run one of your 580's 6-pin and 8-pin supplemental power connectors from it, taking some load off of the Corsair 850W and see if it works more better..The Corsair 850W may be weak/faulty..Otherwise, you'll have to start swapping out parts or go have things tested.

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    Re: GTX 580 (SLI and non-SLI) Freezes 2014/09/17 11:26:57 (permalink)
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    I do not have a spare PSU with enough power though.. 

     
    Does that mean you do have a spare PSU but it just doesn't have enough power, and if so, what make/model is it and what model is the Corsair 850W?..I'm thinking it's a possible PSU issue too..If you do have another PSU, you could hotwire it , it's simple to do and no need to hook up a fan as shown in Step 2, just jumper pins 16 & 17 (PS_ON & COM) and only run one of your 580's 6-pin and 8-pin supplemental power connectors from it, taking some load off of the Corsair 850W and see if it works more better..The Corsair 850W may be weak/faulty..Otherwise, you'll have to start swapping out parts or go have things tested.




    It's an Corsair HX850. I have a hotwire plug!
    I do have a spare PSU, but I don't trust it.. It's an old TRUST (please.. Don't trust it..) ~250 - 300W Which blew up a few of my HDD's.. So that doesn't sound like a very good idea.. I will try to find a spare a PSU at a friends to test with, or I will just contact Corsair, maybe they can help me! 
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