I figured pick the masses brains before dealt with EVGA but i suspect I will need to RMA. After a pwr on, no display output and bios threw some code i didn't pay attention. Reset bios same. I got a mobo with integrated graphics just for these cases. Monitor displays connected to mobo hdmi. since reset bios re config to boot from pcie 1 slot first and disabled IGX. Back to no output on monitor using 980ti. Tried another pci-e slot on mobo, same result. 980 does get pwr because the leds on it light up, i do notice only 1 of the fans turn on. I dont think the 900 series have independent functioning fans like the ICX stuff? Let me know if missed anything or other ideas because as I see it, elim monitor by working with IGX, and cable since same cable, and pci slots unless mult ones got shot.