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2015/01/09 09:46:39 (permalink)
my first test of battlefield 4 i was hitting fps cap of 200 map after map for close to 3 hrs it was great i had a smile ear to ear cause everything was ultra, i go to bed wake up open the game again and now i am lucky if i get 75fps i sit mostly at 30-40 this is well below what i have ever had even with a single GTX980 and it is consistent now i can reboot close all apps and i get the same low fps my cards are still in SLI mode i am not sure whats up anyone else have an issue like this?
 

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/09 10:26:37 (permalink)
    What temps are you getting on your cpu/gpu while playing 

     

     
     
     
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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/09 10:52:19 (permalink)
    56c cpu and 62c on gpus max

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/09 13:59:58 (permalink)
    Gosh, that is such a drastic performance dip being you're running 3x 980's. Really the only thing I can think of is perhaps an SLI Bridge issue, or power supply issue. BUT! For starters, It wouldn't hurt to completely close EVGA Precision, or MSI afterburner if they are open(I have had those programs cause major performance issues). If that doesn't help, re-install your display drivers. if that doesn't work, see what happens when you remove a card, and run 2-way SLI.

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/09 22:37:31 (permalink)
    to fix it i have to disable and enable sli when it happens

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/09 22:41:47 (permalink)
    I am blaming the drivers. I had the 200fps easily achieved with my 2 way cards (listed in my signature) and with 3 way, it used to peg it there with very minimal dips. Not, it doesn't want to go past 140 ever. The only thing that ever changes was the driver, so I am thinking they are the issue honestly.


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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/14 20:54:23 (permalink)
    yeah after a few days of testing many different game titles i got way more fps running 2way sli GTX780s then i get with 3way sli GTX980s it is not even close this is for all games i tested and i am talking 35-60fps vs 180-155fps. using the same settings that i had the games in when i played them with the 780s.
     
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    What driver do you guys suggest i start with?

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/14 21:37:53 (permalink)
    I know Sajin has suggested running 344.11 in another thread. He says this one is the best one for SLI configurations. I'm hoping my 980s improve too. For some reason, they're having a hard time pulling more than 50 fps in Total War Rome II at 1920x1080 at max settings, when the other websites I'm reading tell me I should be getting 140 without a frame rate cap.

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/14 21:48:05 (permalink)
    VVhiplash
    I know Sajin has suggested running 344.11 in another thread. He says this one is the best one for SLI configurations. I'm hoping my 980s improve too. For some reason, they're having a hard time pulling more than 50 fps in Total War Rome II at 1920x1080 at max settings, when the other websites I'm reading tell me I should be getting 140 without a frame rate cap.

    A little update on that thread... http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2279929 


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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/15 02:12:16 (permalink)
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    I know Sajin has suggested running 344.11 in another thread. He says this one is the best one for SLI configurations. I'm hoping my 980s improve too. For some reason, they're having a hard time pulling more than 50 fps in Total War Rome II at 1920x1080 at max settings, when the other websites I'm reading tell me I should be getting 140 without a frame rate cap.

    A little update on that thread... http://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2279929 




    thanks i been up all night so far trying all the drivers none of them make a difference i am just starting to get pissed lol why do 3 GTX980s have to be so weak i wish i had my 780s back =((

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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/15 04:30:37 (permalink)
    Simular problem ..Performence-loss 3 x sli gtx 980 SC in Firestrike extreme
    from 15.000 to 12.000 without any changes. Just playing games.
    Also tried diff. drivers. etc ..no change... brrr
     
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    post edited by wjonkers@xs4all.nl - 2015/01/15 06:46:42


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    Re: Strange performance loss 3way-SLI GTX980 2015/01/15 13:00:14 (permalink)
    wjonkers@xs4all.nl
    Simular problem ..Performence-loss 3 x sli gtx 980 SC in Firestrike extreme
    from 15.000 to 12.000 without any changes. Just playing games.
    Also tried diff. drivers. etc ..no change... brrr
     
    Asus Rampage V extreme
    Intel i7-5960X extreme
    PSU: Corsair AX1500i- 1500 W {and yes, I powered the extra PCIE Lines on the MB }
    mem: G Skill Ripjaws 4x 16Gb ddr4-2400 Mhz
    SSD Samsung 850 pro  4 x 256Gb in RAID-0
    Data: Samsung SSD 850 pro 1 T
    monitor: Samsung U28D590D single
    GPU : 3 x EVGA GTX 980 SC in sli
    o.s. Windows 8.1 pro 64 bit {fully updated}
    driver: nvidia 347.09 {latest}
    no O/C for the moment.




    i narrowed mine down to only 3way sli i tested all 3 cards in different configurations with SLI 2way and i get the above 144fps that i used to get with my 2 GTX780 ti's
    added 3way sli back and i am back to gaming 30fps. =((( so annoying.

    Case: Rosewill BLACKHAWK-ULTRA Gaming Super Tower Computer Case 
    PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 80 PLUS GOLD Certified 1300W 
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    CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H110 
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