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2015/03/26 18:27:18 (permalink)
I bought a gtx 970 a couple weeks ago and it was great. It buzzed like crazy, but hit boost clock of 1278. Returned that card and got one that doesn't buzz but only boosts to 1240. Any reason why I've lost 38mhz with this new card? Not a huge deal as I can oc it up to 1278 or beyond, but I'm a PC noob and just wanted an explanation. Thanks.
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    the_Scarlet_one
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 18:38:03 (permalink)
    Yes, the reason is because every core is different. Gpu boost 2.0 is requiring more power or something along that line compared to the old card, so it doesn't boost quite as far. That is all it is. Most people call it the Silicon lottery.


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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 18:52:46 (permalink)
    I'll take a slight clock decrease over the buzzer I had that's for sure. That sound made me not wanna play and feel bad about my purchase.
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 18:54:06 (permalink)
    I can understand that. I have never been bothered by coil whine thankfully. I heard it start once, changed my psu, and it was history.


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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 18:58:37 (permalink)
    To add to Scarlet-Tech, I remember someone mentioned earlier that your factory boost clock is leveled according to your ASIC %. So this new card probably has a lower ASIC than the last. Check ASIC  in GPU-Z to make sure.   
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:00:37 (permalink)
    So this card is inferior to my last?
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:01:42 (permalink)
    As far as silicone lottery goes, perhaps. Do you recall your ASIC from last card at all?
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:04:31 (permalink)
    No I can't. I remember that horrible sound though lol.
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:07:37 (permalink)
    Actually lower ASIC % = winning silicon lottery when running LN2.


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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:07:51 (permalink)
    Ok well nevermind then, you should be happy in that case nonetheless .
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:09:23 (permalink)
    Sajin
    Actually lower ASIC % = winning silicon lottery when running LN2.


    LN2 Sajin, really? "PC noob" we're dealing with here...sheesh. 
     
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    Re: New GTX 970 doesn't boost as high as last one 2015/03/26 19:09:53 (permalink)



    See my current build here: https://forums.evga.com/My-bench-rig-unlimited-power-m3596024.aspx
    RTX 2080 Ti 4-way SLI?!?!: https://forums.evga.com/RTX-2080-Ti-4way-SLi-set-by-yours-truly-m2954756.aspx
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