Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280!

Maverickman · 06-22-08, 07:33 PM

I was playing COD4 today for about 10 minutes when my computer just shut down. I was able to reboot with no problems, but this was totally unexpected. I have a 750W power supply, so that wasn't the problem. I did set dual-cards to "yes" in the graphics section. The next time I played, I set it to "no," and I played for an hour with no issues. Maybe that dual cards setting was the problem. COD4 plays great at 1920X1200 with 4X AA and AF set at max.

I also played Crysis for over an hour with no problems!

Malichite · 06-22-08, 08:12 PM

I would suggest that you use a program to monitor the temp of your GPU core since there have been a few of us on the forum that have been having massive overheating (i.e. 100+ C). Best way to see if your card is affected by the same bug I have is to download something to monitor GPU core temp (ie. RivaTuner or Everest) and then get Ozone3d FurMark. If you have one of the anomalous cores like I have, you should see the core rapidly rise to the high 90C - 100+C in only a minute or so running FurMark at a high res with AA. If your card is indeed overheating you may then either experience thermal throttling or sometimes a complete shutdown.

Currently I and several others on the forums are RMAing our new cards as this is definitely NOT normal behavior. Most normal GTX280 will hold around the high 70s C to low 80s C in games and programs like FurMark or rthdrbl. I am curious to hear what you find out, but it is possible you aren't affected and it was related to the driver settings you adjusted.

-Malichite

Maverickman · 06-22-08, 08:57 PM

I think it was the in-game setting that was the problem. The GTX 280 is obviously not an SLI card. I've played Crysis for over an hour with no problems. When I exit the game, I immediately check my GPU temp. with EVGA Precision and GPU-Z, and it is usually in the 74-76 degree range. I'm assuming that's the approx. temperature under load.

Lfctony · 06-22-08, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverickman

I think it was the in-game setting that was the problem. The GTX 280 is obviously not an SLI card. I've played Crysis for over an hour with no problems. When I exit the game, I immediately check my GPU temp. with EVGA Precision and GPU-Z, and it is usually in the 74-76 degree range. I'm assuming that's the approx. temperature under load.

Checking the temp after exiting the game will not do. The temperature fall rapidly after exiting. If you want to really learn the actual operating temps, use furmark in a window while running Rivatuner or EVGA's precision tool...

DRen72 · 06-22-08, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lfctony

Checking the temp after exiting the game will not do. The temperature fall rapidly after exiting. If you want to really learn the actual operating temps, use furmark in a window while running Rivatuner or EVGA's precision tool...

+1

LBJM · 06-23-08, 04:22 AM

you might want to get a G15 keyboard so you can monitor game temps on the fly.

Lfctony · 06-23-08, 04:41 AM

No need for that, the eVGA precision tool supports OSD for the large majority of games...

pingu2 · 06-23-08, 08:57 AM

as does rivatuner..

s1kb45trd · 07-25-08, 02:40 PM

me too, crashed in call of duty 4 and crysis.

RMA it while you can! i did, got a new card with no such problems so far.

if you want to keep your faulty core, just increase the fan to 100% + enhance your in-case airflow. or you can downclock your gpu. both will work, but you shouldnt have to deal with these problems in the first place.

**rap1d^** · 07-26-08, 06:11 AM

Just tried out COD4 for the first time since getting my GTX, after 5mins gameplay PC powers itself off. I have no other problems and the temps are fine 70-75c.

Lfctony · 07-26-08, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rap1d^

Just tried out COD4 for the first time since getting my GTX, after 5mins gameplay PC powers itself off. I have no other problems and the temps are fine 70-75c.

What PSU are you using?

**rap1d^** · 07-26-08, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lfctony

What PSU are you using?

It aint the PSU, 1kw Enermax Galaxy and this only happens in COD4

06-22-08, 07:33 PM	#1
Maverickman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 524	Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! I was playing COD4 today for about 10 minutes when my computer just shut down. I was able to reboot with no problems, but this was totally unexpected. I have a 750W power supply, so that wasn't the problem. I did set dual-cards to "yes" in the graphics section. The next time I played, I set it to "no," and I played for an hour with no issues. Maybe that dual cards setting was the problem. COD4 plays great at 1920X1200 with 4X AA and AF set at max. I also played Crysis for over an hour with no problems! __________________ Core i7 3770 @ 3.4GHz EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti Superclocked 1TB Seagate HDD 7200 RPM 32MB Cache 16X DVD-RW drive Gateway 24-inch 108p monitor Gateway speakers

06-22-08, 08:12 PM	#2
Malichite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 48	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! I would suggest that you use a program to monitor the temp of your GPU core since there have been a few of us on the forum that have been having massive overheating (i.e. 100+ C). Best way to see if your card is affected by the same bug I have is to download something to monitor GPU core temp (ie. RivaTuner or Everest) and then get Ozone3d FurMark. If you have one of the anomalous cores like I have, you should see the core rapidly rise to the high 90C - 100+C in only a minute or so running FurMark at a high res with AA. If your card is indeed overheating you may then either experience thermal throttling or sometimes a complete shutdown. Currently I and several others on the forums are RMAing our new cards as this is definitely NOT normal behavior. Most normal GTX280 will hold around the high 70s C to low 80s C in games and programs like FurMark or rthdrbl. I am curious to hear what you find out, but it is possible you aren't affected and it was related to the driver settings you adjusted. -Malichite __________________ Q9650@3.6Ghz \| Gigabyte X48 \| Asus 8800GTX \| Auzentech Prelude 7.1 \| 2x2GB G.Skill DDR2-1066 \| PCP&C 750W SLI Edition \| WinXP Pro x32 \| Logitech G15

06-22-08, 08:57 PM	#3
Maverickman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 524	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! I think it was the in-game setting that was the problem. The GTX 280 is obviously not an SLI card. I've played Crysis for over an hour with no problems. When I exit the game, I immediately check my GPU temp. with EVGA Precision and GPU-Z, and it is usually in the 74-76 degree range. I'm assuming that's the approx. temperature under load. __________________ Core i7 3770 @ 3.4GHz EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Ti Superclocked 1TB Seagate HDD 7200 RPM 32MB Cache 16X DVD-RW drive Gateway 24-inch 108p monitor Gateway speakers

06-23-08, 04:22 AM	#6
LBJM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 627	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! you might want to get a G15 keyboard so you can monitor game temps on the fly. __________________ Gigabyte ud7 rev 2.0 12GB of G.skill wishing for an ARM based desktop.

06-23-08, 04:41 AM	#7
Lfctony Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Larnaca, Cyprus Posts: 4,152	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! No need for that, the eVGA precision tool supports OSD for the large majority of games... __________________ Fafnir: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600@3.2Ghz\|eVGA 780i SLI\|PNY GTX480 \|Kingston DDR667 4096MB\|WD Black Caviar 500GB\|Seagate SATA 250GB\|Seagate SATA 200GB\| Seagate SATA 160GB\|OptiArc AD-7173S DVDRW\|Nec 3351 DVDRW\|Creative X-FI XM\|LG Flatron W2261V\|Logitech X-530\|Thermaltake Armor\|Amptac 850W SLI PSU\|Logitech G9 Mouse\|Xigmatek HDT S-1283 CPU Cooler\|Windows 7/FW 257.21 PS2 - Wii - Xbox - Xbox360 - PSP - GC - PS3 Owner Boycott Starforce... Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

06-23-08, 08:57 AM	#8
pingu2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 229	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! as does rivatuner..

07-25-08, 02:40 PM	#9
s1kb45trd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! me too, crashed in call of duty 4 and crysis. RMA it while you can! i did, got a new card with no such problems so far. if you want to keep your faulty core, just increase the fan to 100% + enhance your in-case airflow. or you can downclock your gpu. both will work, but you shouldnt have to deal with these problems in the first place.

07-26-08, 06:11 AM	#10
rap1d^ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 110	Re: Unexpected shutdown with GTX 280! Just tried out COD4 for the first time since getting my GTX, after 5mins gameplay PC powers itself off. I have no other problems and the temps are fine 70-75c. __________________ \| Intel Core i7 970 @ 4.0Ghz \| Asus P6T Deluxe \| 3x2Gb Corsair DDR3 PC-12800 \| 2 x Palit GTX480 \| Creative XFI \| OCZ Vertex 3 \| BenQ FP241w \| Windows 7 64 \|

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