The Official Battlefield 3 370z Platoon

hansoac · 12-07-2011, 02:57 PM

also..have you ever used ATItool? Awesome way to scan your card for artifacts as you adjust clock settings. A good rule of thumb is to go at least 15 mins. without an artifact.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 02:58 PM

I haven't used it yet. I will keep it in mind for when I do OC, though. I am going to stay at stock clocks until I get this issue sorted out.

delusional · 12-07-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I was using a gigabyte and never had issues with the sound. I have an MSI P55-GD80 now.

oh i see. well test it out and let us know if its fixed.

hansoac · 12-07-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Cards are all at stock clocks on stock voltages.

Ah OK.

Does ATI do BETA drivers?

Also, about 3 months ago I had the EXACT issue you had and the problem boiled down to my Mobo. My pci-e slots were drawing too much power and causing black screens/crashes..i got a replacement board and problem went away.

just something to note i guess.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 03:02 PM

God I hope it's not a problem with the board. I don't want to take it apart again.

With respect to ATI... it seems like every driver they release is Beta.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2011, 03:14 PM

I guess I need to get some GPU/CPU intensive benchmark program as well, just to see if maybe it's BF3 that's the problem.

MightyBobo · 12-08-2011, 12:19 AM

Definitely do some temperature checks on your GPU's. I had to strap a fan to the side of my cards in SLi mode, or they'd easily overheat. The little fan solved the problem.

RoshDawg · 12-08-2011, 12:27 AM

Was just in a game.. leading the scoreboard with 17-1, and accidently commited suicide. An automated message came up in the chat box saying I had commited suicide, and that I could press Alt+F4 for self revive. Unfortunately I forgot what this does on computers as I was in 'gamining mode' and thought the server had custom settings. None the less, I pressed it and

delusional · 12-08-2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Was just in a game.. leading the scoreboard with 17-1, and accidently commited suicide. An automated message came up in the chat box saying I had commited suicide, and that I could press Alt+F4 for self revive. Unfortunately I forgot what this does on computers as I was in 'gamining mode' and thought the server had custom settings. None the less, I pressed it and

hansoac · 12-08-2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Was just in a game.. leading the scoreboard with 17-1, and accidently commited suicide. An automated message came up in the chat box saying I had commited suicide, and that I could press Alt+F4 for self revive. Unfortunately I forgot what this does on computers as I was in 'gamining mode' and thought the server had custom settings. None the less, I pressed it and

LOL!!

hansoac · 12-08-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Definitely do some temperature checks on your GPU's. I had to strap a fan to the side of my cards in SLi mode, or they'd easily overheat. The little fan solved the problem.

I also had to turn off the software fan control because it wasn't sufficient enough to cool my card. The fan was spinning at about 50% when the card was in the high 70 Celsius range. I override fan controls and set it to manual speeds at certain temperatures (50% at 60 cels, 60% at low 70 c etc

.

Definitely curious though, because it is not uncommon for it to be a problem with BF3..i hear of peoples rigs crashing ALL the time from the game.

m4a1mustang · 12-08-2011, 06:42 AM

It very well could be the top card overheating. It kinda sucks because both of my cards have some pretty nice dual fan coolers with huge heatsinks. I have noticed auto fan control doesn't do much, so I'll probably create some custom profiles. I don't mind noisy fans as long as they are doing their job.

I have a laundry list of things to do tonight to see if I can solve my problems and get everything stable.

Imtired · 12-08-2011, 04:43 PM

If anyone plays on the Xbox hit me up.
gamertag: Hey You Guuuys

nuTinmuch · 12-08-2011, 06:07 PM

Now that I'm used to the game I'm having a lot more fun.

...also the helicopter changes have made my life was a gunner/pilot easier.

I'm partial to the 870 on every map that isn't wide open, also. It freakin' destroys people.

Also m4, you might need more power. My buddy has the same setup you do, except his runs a 950w. He was having some stability issues until he upgraded, too. I mean, technically 750 should be fine, but it seems to be a trend with these cards.

Also you shouldn't be having heat issues. I run a 6970 and it is pretty cool. I have three case fans blowing on it, though.

m4a1mustang · 12-08-2011, 06:40 PM

Hey guys, it definitely isn't GPU temperature related. Under load I am peaking at only around 60*C for the top card.

I just disabled the onboard audio in the bios and will play without it for a while (ugh) and see if that makes a difference.

12-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#197 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I haven't used it yet. I will keep it in mind for when I do OC, though. I am going to stay at stock clocks until I get this issue sorted out. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-07-2011, 03:02 PM	#200 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	God I hope it's not a problem with the board. I don't want to take it apart again. With respect to ATI... it seems like every driver they release is Beta. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-07-2011, 03:14 PM	#201 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I guess I need to get some GPU/CPU intensive benchmark program as well, just to see if maybe it's BF3 that's the problem. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-08-2011, 12:19 AM	#202 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Definitely do some temperature checks on your GPU's. I had to strap a fan to the side of my cards in SLi mode, or they'd easily overheat. The little fan solved the problem. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-08-2011, 12:27 AM	#203 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	Was just in a game.. leading the scoreboard with 17-1, and accidently commited suicide. An automated message came up in the chat box saying I had commited suicide, and that I could press Alt+F4 for self revive. Unfortunately I forgot what this does on computers as I was in 'gamining mode' and thought the server had custom settings. None the less, I pressed it and __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

12-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#196 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	also..have you ever used ATItool? Awesome way to scan your card for artifacts as you adjust clock settings. A good rule of thumb is to go at least 15 mins. without an artifact.

12-08-2011, 06:42 AM	#207 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It very well could be the top card overheating. It kinda sucks because both of my cards have some pretty nice dual fan coolers with huge heatsinks. I have noticed auto fan control doesn't do much, so I'll probably create some custom profiles. I don't mind noisy fans as long as they are doing their job. I have a laundry list of things to do tonight to see if I can solve my problems and get everything stable. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-08-2011, 04:43 PM	#208 (permalink)
Imtired Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 123 Drives: '16 R, '86+'87 GN Rep Power: 15	If anyone plays on the Xbox hit me up. gamertag: Hey You Guuuys

12-08-2011, 06:07 PM	#209 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Now that I'm used to the game I'm having a lot more fun. ...also the helicopter changes have made my life was a gunner/pilot easier. I'm partial to the 870 on every map that isn't wide open, also. It freakin' destroys people. Also m4, you might need more power. My buddy has the same setup you do, except his runs a 950w. He was having some stability issues until he upgraded, too. I mean, technically 750 should be fine, but it seems to be a trend with these cards. Also you shouldn't be having heat issues. I run a 6970 and it is pretty cool. I have three case fans blowing on it, though. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here! Last edited by nuTinmuch; 12-08-2011 at 06:11 PM.

12-08-2011, 06:40 PM	#210 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hey guys, it definitely isn't GPU temperature related. Under load I am peaking at only around 60C for the top card. I just disabled the onboard audio in the bios and will play without it for a while (ugh) and see if that makes a difference. __________________ - Steve* Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Official do not do this to your 370Z thread	Spec Jay	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	25	12-13-2010 12:39 AM
PS3 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 & Red Dead Redemption	Big J	Misc Items for sale (No Z stuff)	0	07-18-2010 02:12 PM
Battlefield Bad Company 2	Vegasboricua	The Lounge (Off Topic)	87	05-21-2010 01:33 PM
Official 40th Anniversary 370Z (Black Edition 370Z in Europe) Picture Thread	AK370Z	40th Anniversary 370Z	10	05-19-2010 11:11 AM
Battlefield Bad Company2	Crazy8	The Lounge (Off Topic)	1	03-26-2010 10:02 PM