So. I have just build my first rig ever, and I love it. I played Battlefield, Borderlands 2, and HoN like crazy for a week without any issues whatsoever. Then, all of a sudden, I go to take a shower last night so I put my computer to sleep (mind you I hadn't ever done this before) when I come back, my resolution is at 800x600, and I am left speechless. The card shows up on device manager with an exclamation point next to it, and the NVIDIA control panel wont recognize that I even have a card plugged in. 
 
I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING
-Reinstall windows
-Complete reinstall on new hard drive
-update drivers etc
-check BIOS settings
 
Something inside me refuses to believe this is a hardware issue due to the fact that it worked for over a week without any problems, then I put my computer to sleep and it dies!? Crazy.
 
I am considering RMA and Newegg return policy but I want to avoid it if possible. Here are my specs:
GIGABYTE z77x-ud5h
i7 3770k
Corsair 16gb vengeance
 
Please guys I need some help. Thank you.
 
 

I did disable sleep completely. I figure it's just a bad card. 

Wow!  Another one?   Seems like the Signature 2's are failing as a Rule; not the exception!
 
Jut RMA'd mine this weekend after 6 weeks of going back and forth with tech support.
Bought mine in July, and it was dying a little at a time: randon red artifacts all over, screen freezes in BF3,  then eventually the red artifacts would show up on the desktop, then the freeze.  And the final chapter was the very same issues you are having.
 
And judging from the many reviews at Newegg, you may to go through several cards/RMA's before finding one that works! 
 
 
 
 

droman1976

I have the same problem on my GTX680SC ... 

I'm Not going to buy anything from this brand. I find it amazing the amount of bugs that are giving these cards, given that they are not cheap.

 
Welcome to the EVGA forums
 
Actually the failure rate on the 600 cards is very low.
The real problem is users not understanding how complex the new tech in these cards is, and failing to understand all the different problems and issues that can occur. High end modern computers and videocards are not plug and play.
They require a basic understanding of hardware and software -and- the proper reading up on what the known issues with these cards are.
 
In the OP's case, he failed to "read up" about the Known problem with Windows 7 "SleepMode".
He then compounded his error in not testing to see if it worked on his motherboard/BIOS config. He used sleepmode for the first time and walked away from his computer..... a huge mistake. Had he stayed and seen the problem when it started to happen, he might have saved his card. It appears now that the card is damaged and may need a RMA
 
My only suggestion to the OP would be a correct uninstall of his current drivers, and a CUSTOM/CLEAN install of 306.23
http://forums.evga.com/fb.ashx?m=1174372
If the same issues occur, I would RMA the card.
*NOTE: You MUST disable sleepmode on the computer, or the same thing will happen again. 
 
There is a list of things that can cause issues and problems ranging from poor power, to conflicting software to temps issues ETC... that users must be informed about so they can avoid problems. 
*It is always this way with new generations of tech, even more so when CPU/MB/BIOS's and Videocards are all changing very quickly. Reading up will help you avoid KNOWN problems and save you from headaches
 
For the 600 series the list is not very long...
--<Watch out for -any- software the monitors the videocard temps/fan speeds and/or has a overclocking function.
It is best to disable or uninstall -any- such software, and only use the latest versions of Precision or Afterburner.
The most important thing is to use only ONE such software at a time, never 2 or more.
*Such software includes MB disk monitoring/overclocking software, Speedfan, AIDA, Speccy and anything else that uses the same sensors on the cards (displays Temp or Fan speeds/rpm) or is able to adjust voltage.
--<Incorrect driver installs are a big issue with the 600 series, as are incorrect changes in the NVCP
--<Failure to understand the 70c downclocking function (temp/fan speed issues)
--<Use of Windows sleep mode
--<Problems related to system RAM 
--<Known issues with Flash and many browsers, most often a config/update issue.
--<Failure to understand the clock and voltage features and how adjustments are made.
--<Power issues
ETC....  
 
 

droman1976

Hello.
I appreciate your comment and you've tried to solve my problem. The card I sent last week to SAT.
I am a computer technician and I can say I did all kinds of tests before reaching my final conclusion.
I tried reinstalling the card software included on the DVD, format the computer and reinstalled everything from scratch, with and without the asus software.
I did several tests with the default settings (the first day) and save the image with Acronis TrueImage on a different hard drive.
A week later, were continuous system crashes, the computer is hung with just a render with GPGPU (Blender), sometimes with only start, eg Battlefield 3 getting hung with green lines on the screen.
In this game the problem was huge textures, many of them appearing absolutely black yu
After restoring the image of the first day of installation, hang repeated reboot nothing indeed in itself windows logo screen appear green and red pixels ... many, too many.
Working with images and 3D and am used to handle graphics cards of all brands, know when a card does not work beyond a driver issue.
I appreciate your concern, but with this card have been unlucky. The problem is that I am not alone.
Thank you.


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Hola.
Agradezco tu comentario y que hayas intentado que solucione mi problema. La tarjeta la envié al SAT hace una semana.
Soy técnico informático y puedo asegurar que realicé todo tipo de pruebas antes de llegar a mi conclusión final.
Probé reinstalando el software de la tarjeta incluido en el dvd, formatee el ordenador y reinstalé todo desde cero, con y sin el software de asus.
Hice varias pruebas con la configuración por defecto (el primer dia) y guardé la imagen con Acronis TrueImage en un disco duro diferente.
Una semana más tarde, los cuelgues del sistema eran continuos, se colgaba el ordenador con solo hacer un render con GPGPU (Blender), en ocasiones con solo iniciar, por ejemplo el Battlefield 3 se quedaba colgado con lineas verdes en pantalla.
En este juego el problema con las texturas era enorme, apareciendo muchas de ellas, absolutamente negras y opacas. Esto con muchas versiones de drivers.
Después de restaurar la imagen del primer dia de instalación, los cuelgues se repitieron nada más reiniciar el ordenador, de hecho en la propia pantalla del logotipo de windows, aparecen pixeles verdes y rojos... muchos, demasiados.
Trabajo con imagenes y 3D y estoy acostumbrado a manejar tarjetas gráficas de todas las marcas, sé cuando una tarjeta no funciona más allá de un problema de drivers.
Agradezco su preocupación, pero con esta tarjeta he tenido mala suerte. El problema es que no soy el único.
Gracias.

 
Defective cards do occur, as with any hardware...
The only fault I see in your posting, is the use of a disk "image". This should -never- be done when trouble shooting, as a OS/Windows Update/driver install error could be missed, thus leaving all subsequent testing meaningless.
A disk image should -only- be used for a 100% tested and working config. 

maniacvvv

droman1976

I have the same problem on my GTX680SC ... 

I'm Not going to buy anything from this brand. I find it amazing the amount of bugs that are giving these cards, given that they are not cheap.

Welcome to the EVGA forums

Actually the failure rate on the 600 cards is very low.
The real problem is users not understanding how complex the new tech in these cards is, and failing to understand all the different problems and issues that can occur. High end modern computers and videocards are not plug and play.
They require a basic understanding of hardware and software -and- the proper reading up on what the known issues with these cards are.

In the OP's case, he failed to "read up" about the Known problem with Windows 7 "SleepMode".
He then compounded his error in not testing to see if it worked on his motherboard/BIOS config. He used sleepmode for the first time and walked away from his computer..... a huge mistake. Had he stayed and seen the problem when it started to happen, he might have saved his card. It appears now that the card is damaged and may need a RMA

My only suggestion to the OP would be a correct uninstall of his current drivers, and a CUSTOM/CLEAN install of 306.23

If the same issues occur, I would RMA the card.
*NOTE: You MUST disable sleepmode on the computer, or the same thing will happen again. 

There is a list of things that can cause issues and problems ranging from poor power, to conflicting software to temps issues ETC... that users must be informed about so they can avoid problems. 
*It is always this way with new generations of tech, even more so when CPU/MB/BIOS's and Videocards are all changing very quickly. Reading up will help you avoid KNOWN problems and save you from headaches

For the 600 series the list is not very long...
--<Watch out for -any- software the monitors the videocard temps/fan speeds and/or has a overclocking function.
It is best to disable or uninstall -any- such software, and only use the latest versions of Precision or Afterburner.
The most important thing is to use only ONE such software at a time, never 2 or more.
*Such software includes MB disk monitoring/overclocking software, Speedfan, AIDA, Speccy and anything else that uses the same sensors on the cards (displays Temp or Fan speeds/rpm) or is able to adjust voltage.
--<Incorrect driver installs are a big issue with the 600 series, as are incorrect changes in the NVCP
--<Failure to understand the 70c downclocking function (temp/fan speed issues)
--<Use of Windows sleep mode
--<Problems related to system RAM 
--<Known issues with Flash and many browsers, most often a config/update issue.
--<Failure to understand the clock and voltage features and how adjustments are made.
--<Power issues
ETC....  

 
....Are you Serious?  The customer spending $500+ for a supposed, high-quality card is expected to "Read up on Known issues"?
;;;So you buy the card, and then spend the next 3-4 days combing the forums to see what kind of Bugs it has and how to correct them?
 
Maybe, just maybe... EVGA (with full knowledge of all of these quirks/bugs), could fix them before selling the product, or...at the very least, include an ANTI_BUG guide with the product!
 
It just cost me $22 to send back a $500 GTX680 SC that has been nothing less than a Nightmare !!!
You think I'm happy with EVGA, and these ridiculous posts?
 

Baltothewolf

Yea that looks like a classic case of bad card. Thing I hate about Newegg returning is you gotta pay shipping. Personally I don't understand why you have to pay to return an item they sold to you defective but, it is what it is.

You know, before you do anything, let Maniacc respond on this post. He may have more insight as he is much more well versed in this sort of thing.

Here's what you gotta do with Newegg. If you dont say anything for a Return/RMA, they make you pay shipping. Of course it works out cause a person doesn't question it. I've returned probably 20+ products in my time from ordering off of NewEgg. I have been told 90% of the time for those 20+ products I had to pay for return shipping. I have never paid for return shipping ever. You have to call them or use there Live chat, and clearly state "My purchase was with the intention of a New, unused, Working Product", I request a Shipping label since you did not fulfill your end of the transaction. Especially if your still in Newegg's 30,60,90 day return/replacement/refund limit. If your obviously passed that then its on the Manufacturer, which would be Evga. Again, I have never paid for return shipping.... Ever.