I just got a GTX 1080 SC Gaming, and am having heat issues with the default fan curve. When playing games, the temp immediately jumps to 82-83C, and throttling kicks in. I downloaded EVGA Precision and created a custom fan curve, which runs games around 70C, which is awesome, but I have to have Precision open for it to work.

How do I configure the card with a custom fan curve all the time, so I don't have to run Precision at all? This is my first EVGA card, so assume I have 0 context about what software you're using please.

brentsg
Short of a custom BIOS, you're going to need to use the software all the time.  Just set it to automatically load.

I would not recommend "Just set it to automatically load."
It is best to use only when needed (Gaming), ATM.
Once you set the Fan Curve you can then Exit from EVGA Precision X OC and you will retain the settings you want until you reboot the Computer.
 
For More info: Bug Reports and Issues with EVGA Precision X OC (Pascal Architecture Only) 
 

There is no custom fan curve in the bios. They are referring to a custom bios for the card. You either have to live with the heat with stock setting on the card or use precision or afterburner.

I have use versions of Precision or Afterburner for years and they are always running.  Currently I am using Afterburner since the version of Precision for the 1080 was not working well for me.  I just set it and forget it.  I don't see any issues with the computer by leaving afterburner open and running in the background.

bcavnaugh

mpoffo
I have use versions of Precision or Afterburner for years and they are always running.  Currently I am using Afterburner since the version of Precision for the 1080 was not working well for me.  I just set it and forget it.  I don't see any issues with the computer by leaving afterburner open and running in the background.

Some users are having MS Office Problems with Precision running in the background and as an active program.
Myself I have seen Quicken Charting issues with Precision running in the background and as an active program.
For users who ONLY Game then it will not be a problem to keep Precision running in the background and as an active program.
Also their is no need to Overclock your GPU while doing email and web browsing on the internet.

Good to know, I guess I have not encountered the issues you mentioned.  I would certainly agree with the OC stuff.  Once I have my fun with the OC and benching I typically dial back my settings to a milder overclock anyway so it is not really stressing things out too much.  For me they down clock anyway when I am at the desktop or doing light duty web browsing so I guess I never really thought of it as an issue.
 
Although I typically don't like programs running in the background, unless absolutely needed.  I guess I make an exception this this software. 

bcavnaugh
When it comes to EVGA Precision X I have profiles setup and when I overclock my GPUs I select one of the Profiles and then I Exit EVGA Precision X.
My Clock and Fan Settings are retained until I restart my computer.
I really do not have a need to show information on my screen like FPS and Temps so I do not use the OSD or other items that are featured in EVGA Precision X.

Yup, I understand where you are at and it makes complete sense.  Nice system btw.  I just went to your mod rigs.  :)

bcavnaugh

brentsg
Short of a custom BIOS, you're going to need to use the software all the time.  Just set it to automatically load.

I would not recommend "Just set it to automatically load."
It is best to use only when needed (Gaming), ATM.
Once you set the Fan Curve you can then Exit from EVGA Precision X OC and you will retain the settings you want until you reboot the Computer.
 
For More info: Bug Reports and Issues with EVGA Precision X OC (Pascal Architecture Only) 
 

Thanks for the comments, wasn't aware of the bugs.