Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (solved) :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (chrisdglong)

Sat, 05 May 2012 15:03:33 GMT

mikaelfred

I totally agree! :)

I sent a request to the mods.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:19:07 GMT

I totally agree! :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (chrisdglong)

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:11:37 GMT

Thanks Maniac, your tip seems to have smoothed out my game play as well. The stuttering stopped when I shut down that OSD server.

EDIT: Maniac deserves a blue ribbon for helping us both in this thread.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:43:59 GMT

Afterburner and Precision are wonderful gifts from Unwinder to videocard users.

But some of the functions are NOT needed and are so complex as to work incorrectly. The RTSS and OSD/Keyboard display functions are NOT needed if you properly test your cards.
Simply running the program normally in the background for monioring, fan control and clocking functions, is really all that is needed... and THAT portion of the programs runs extremely well and does NOT cause problems or issues when properly configured.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (chrisdglong)

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:38:15 GMT

maniacvvv

chrisdglong

maniacvvv

chrisdglong

Why is running the OSD in Precision and Afterburner such a big deal? I am paranoid that Precision will lock my fans at 40 like it has done in past versions after a log out and back in of Windows.

Its not on a perfectly running config
-BUT-
If you are having -any- issues when playing games, the OSD (and the RTSS server function that runs it) is the very first thing that should be shutdown for troubleshooting.

This is because the OSD/Keyboard display fuction is KNOWN to cause issues with some games because it uses the same "overlay" functions as some game engines, and the RTSS server has KNOWN bugs that sometimes cause it to "fail to shutdown", attempt to run more than one instance or encounter a conflict with either keyboard software or "other" monitoring software that uses the same sensors....

How do you shut down the OSD server? I keep clicking close, but it keeps automatically opening back up. I have all the options for OSD unselected...

That is exactly one of the KNOWN the BUGs I was talking about....
Its not fixable, without completely uninstalling the program (AB or Precision)

Uninstall the program and reboot, download the latest version, install and test the function.
If its still not working correctly and/or fails to shutdown, the you should NOT use the RTSS server and OSD releated function because its not working correctly.

It doesn't surprise me really, this piece of software has been buggy in the past for me.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:10:33 GMT

chrisdglong

maniacvvv

chrisdglong

Why is running the OSD in Precision and Afterburner such a big deal? I am paranoid that Precision will lock my fans at 40 like it has done in past versions after a log out and back in of Windows.

Its not on a perfectly running config
-BUT-
If you are having -any- issues when playing games, the OSD (and the RTSS server function that runs it) is the very first thing that should be shutdown for troubleshooting.

This is because the OSD/Keyboard display fuction is KNOWN to cause issues with some games because it uses the same "overlay" functions as some game engines, and the RTSS server has KNOWN bugs that sometimes cause it to "fail to shutdown", attempt to run more than one instance or encounter a conflict with either keyboard software or "other" monitoring software that uses the same sensors....

How do you shut down the OSD server? I keep clicking close, but it keeps automatically opening back up. I have all the options for OSD unselected...

That is exactly one of the KNOWN the BUGs I was talking about....
Its not fixable, without completely uninstalling the program (AB or Precision)

Uninstall the program and reboot, download the latest version, install and test the function.
If its still not working correctly and/or fails to shutdown, the you should NOT use the RTSS server and OSD releated function because its not working correctly.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (chrisdglong)

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:54:12 GMT

maniacvvv

chrisdglong

Why is running the OSD in Precision and Afterburner such a big deal? I am paranoid that Precision will lock my fans at 40 like it has done in past versions after a log out and back in of Windows.

Its not on a perfectly running config
-BUT-
If you are having -any- issues when playing games, the OSD (and the RTSS server function that runs it) is the very first thing that should be shutdown for troubleshooting.

This is because the OSD/Keyboard display fuction is KNOWN to cause issues with some games because it uses the same "overlay" functions as some game engines, and the RTSS server has KNOWN bugs that sometimes cause it to "fail to shutdown", attempt to run more than one instance or encounter a conflict with either keyboard software or "other" monitoring software that uses the same sensors....

How do you shut down the OSD server? I keep clicking close, but it keeps automatically opening back up. I have all the options for OSD unselected...

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:47:18 GMT

chrisdglong

Why is running the OSD in Precision and Afterburner such a big deal? I am paranoid that Precision will lock my fans at 40 like it has done in past versions after a log out and back in of Windows.

Its not on a perfectly running config
-BUT-
If you are having -any- issues when playing games, the OSD (and the RTSS server function that runs it) is the very first thing that should be shutdown for troubleshooting.

This is because the OSD/Keyboard display fuction is KNOWN to cause issues with some games because it uses the same "overlay" functions as some game engines, and the RTSS server has KNOWN bugs that sometimes cause it to "fail to shutdown", attempt to run more than one instance or encounter a conflict with either keyboard software or "other" monitoring software that uses the same sensors....

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (chrisdglong)

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:31:35 GMT

Why is running the OSD in Precision and Afterburner such a big deal? I am paranoid that Precision will lock my fans at 40 like it has done in past versions after a log out and back in of Windows.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:16:37 GMT

randbfz

Maniac, please report on the findings!

I also have Dual 580 Classified Ultra's in SLI and would like to prevent making any similar mistakes. Although, as the OP experienced, BF3 runs smoothly.

If you live in the U.S. you can always PM me
I would be happy to give your system the same lookover, either by phone or TS3

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:08:43 GMT

Thanks man! :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (Halfdead14)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:01:27 GMT

Glad you fixed it.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:18 GMT

Hey randbfz! I had a couple of things that I had done wrong on my computer. I had Precision X installed and msi afterburner installed as well (never ran both at the same time though... phew!) What we did was a fresh install of the 301.24 driver. Another big ''no no'' that I was doing was running Origin and Steam at the same time while playing games. I kept msi afterburner to start with windows everytime so now I can monitor my temps and gpu usage whenever I play a game! But he told me NOT to use on screen display! Check your temps and usage after you've played the game. We also did some slight changes in the manage 3d settings page. Bf3 runs buttery smooth so does Skyrim! I still have issues with Crysis 2 mainly when I put the dx 11 features on (texture flickering and low fps) but I'm done playing that game and I know it's the game's problem and not my hardware!
Hope that helps!! Do this and enjoy your 2 580's Classy Ultras!!
That's what I'm doing! :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (randbfz)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:35:29 GMT

Maniac, please report on the findings!

I also have Dual 580 Classified Ultra's in SLI and would like to prevent making any similar mistakes. Although, as the OP experienced, BF3 runs smoothly.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (reign02)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:09:12 GMT

maniacvvv

Got the chance to meet the OP and dope out his config, boot startup and his Nvidia driver setup last night on EVGA's TS3.....

He should be setup correctly now, good to go

Was a pleasure to work with, and I very much enjoyed talking with him

So what did you exactly "dope" out in his config? You might want to post results and changes because there are other people (ME) who are having similar problems and instead of starting new threads I can just use this one..... So what was changed?

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (solved) :) (mikaelfred)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:40:38 GMT

I can't thank you enough maniac!! Ran Heaven when I got up! Both cards got to 66 degrees max! gpu usage 99! Tested bf3 works flawlessly!! :D Was a pleasure to work with you as well! :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:42:22 GMT

Got the chance to meet the OP and dope out his config, boot startup and his Nvidia driver setup last night on EVGA's TS3.....

He should be setup correctly now, good to go

Was a pleasure to work with, and I very much enjoyed talking with him

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:50:44 GMT

Since the benchmarks -and- BF3 appear to be running fine....
It seems your 580 classified is fine.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:46:00 GMT

what??

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (sdfgaefrzdfw)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:38:39 GMT

Antec 1200 V3
EVGA x58 FTW3
Intel Core i7-960 Bloomfield
EVGA GTX 580 Classified Ultra SLI
G.Skill Ripjaws 12G

WD 750G Caviar Black HDD
Antec HCP-1200

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:52:15 GMT

nice! I'll definitely look into those!! Yep at the moment I have the stock cooler.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (whitnasty1)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:45:48 GMT

I would recommend one of Corsair's closed loop water cooling solutions for your CPU. Corsair H70, H80, or H100 in a push/pull configuration should lower your temps drastically. Are you using the cooler that Intel sent out with the 960?

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:43:22 GMT

Cool! yes i will get an aftermarket cooler for my cpu. Never done any overclocking before but hey there's a first for everyone! Need to learn it at some point! I'm done playing Crysis 2! Played to much of it on Ps3 when it came out anyway. Hopefully Crysis 3 wont disappoint!

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (whitnasty1)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:35:33 GMT

Those scores look pretty on point. Oh yeah, Crysis 2 is nothing but a console port with a high res texture pack, which is why Crytek made so many loyal fans angered with this release. Maybe try to pull a little more out of that 960, but other than that stick with the WHQL drivers and see what happens, everything looks to be pretty good though.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:23:37 GMT

I installed driver 285.62 this morning. Played Crysis 2 again. Vsync off i got min 46 fps and max 70 in sli. I decided to run Heaven 3.0 [attachment=1] [attachment=0] Booted up Bf3 and played the night shift level. Never dropped down below 80 fps! Averaging about 110 fps! Max I got was 200 but that was looking at the sky. Got the sli visual indicator up and the green bar covers my whole screen. So I guess it could be that Crysis 2 is just a badly optomized game?

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:19:20 GMT

Awesome! Thanks for the help! :D I'm going to do it first thing in the morning! :)

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (maniacvvv)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:14:58 GMT

I am watching this thread, lets see what you report after further testing....

I may have some suggestions for you

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:53:32 GMT

Alright! I'll re-install the latest one again and do a clean install! See how that goes.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (loveha)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:41:26 GMT

mikaelfred

Right now i'm using the newest beta driver that came out. 301.24
I uninstalled the other driver (296.1) this morning using maniacvvv's guide. However I didnt use Driver Sweeper. yeah bf3 is fine! In multiplayer on caspian border with 64 players it hovers around 50 to 70 fps. and heaven 3.0 worked fine as well. It stutters but i guess thats normal

Honestly, until Nvidia can work everything out of the new series drivers it is best to avoid them and use the last WHQL from the 500 series.

Re:Gtx 580 Classified Ultra SLI problem (mikaelfred)

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:31:30 GMT

Right now i'm using the newest beta driver that came out. 301.24
I uninstalled the other driver (296.1) this morning using maniacvvv's guide. However I didnt use Driver Sweeper. yeah bf3 is fine! In multiplayer on caspian border with 64 players it hovers around 50 to 70 fps. and heaven 3.0 worked fine as well. It stutters but i guess thats normal