I have been fine tuning this BIOS since April. I feel that it is safe and reliable for 24/7 use, after extensive testing. This BIOS is intended for the Best Buy Exclusive 970 SSC 2.0, non 2.0+ / FTW/FTW+. It is game stable, but I do recommend you have at least a 600W+ PSU before attempting to use this BIOS. This BIOS is meant to be a "set it and forget it solution". There is no need for PrecisionX or Afterburner. The bios controls everything. The fan profile is very aggressive, but its been 85*F for the last week!
I know that the BIOS is safe for final release and is stable, but I have to add the disclaimer...."Flash at your own risk...." Please reset or disable any and all overclocking software before flashing this BIOS, to avoid any issues. In NVidia control panel, make sure "single display performance mode" and prefer max performance" are enabled for best results.
Happy flashing and enjoy!!!
BIOS Tweaks:
TDP Base clock is set to 1291.0Mhz
3D Base clock is set to 1531.5Mhz
Boost clock is set to 1531.5Mhz
1531.5Mhz will activate in-game and during benchmarks
Temp target is maxed out @ 91*C( to prevent temp throttling)
Memory clock is maxed @ 4001Mhz (8002Mhz Effective )
Voltage is locked @ 1312.5mV ( to prevent throttling due to Vrel or VOp perf cap)
TDP and Max Power are set to 317W (to prevent throttling due to pwr perf cap)
Pci-e slot is set to 82W (to prevent throttling due to pwr perf cap)
2x6-pins are set to 98w and 108w
Power Limit is set to 298W (100%) - 317W (106%)
I have yet to see any perf caps, aside from Util
Custom fan curve:
35% @ 33*C
85% @44*C
100% @ 49*C
Thanks go out to zoson, Cyclops, djthrottleboi, jonny30bass, joedirt and Laithan for all their hard work at the OCN community and advice during the evolution of this BIOS!!!! Also, to blaze2210 for testing and sharing his voltage table settings!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B007JgCLgXQLak5kZmZVaVhhREk/view?usp=sharing
post edited by DeathAngel74 - 2015/09/11 00:18:37
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