***Official GTX 670 thread***

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Dont think heat is a factor with these, under load and a decent fan profile temps dont go above 65

*** Noob Alert ***

Just got my GB WF 670 and really pleased with it, not that fussed about overclocking it tbh but would like some kind chap to fill some blanks in for me . Its running far cooler than my 5870 ever did so that's a good start but due to my work requirements I need a lot of desktop space thus I run PLP (20" - 30" - 20") the card is 45 degrees in desktop. In game though it gets up to about 75 degrees which whilst significantly cooler than the 5870 is still 10 degrees warmer than what you're suggesting it could be.

Therefore when you say "fan profile" what do you mean ?

 

[OptimaLnrg]

^ In MSI afterburner go to settings and enable user defined automatic fan control

Then you can modify the fan curve to make the fans spin faster at certain temperatures.

Then make sure the fans are set to auto and user in the main afterburner gui and you're all set.

 

[Balb0wa]

*** Noob Alert ***

Just got my GB WF 670 and really pleased with it, not that fussed about overclocking it tbh but would like some kind chap to fill some blanks in for me . Its running far cooler than my 5870 ever did so that's a good start but due to my work requirements I need a lot of desktop space thus I run PLP (20" - 30" - 20") the card is 45 degrees in desktop. In game though it gets up to about 75 degrees which whilst significantly cooler than the 5870 is still 10 degrees warmer than what you're suggesting it could be.

Therefore when you say "fan profile" what do you mean ?

download afterburner or evga precision x and alter the fan profile

http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm

http://www.overclock.net/t/646422/how-to-adjust-your-fan-curve-in-msi-afterburner/0_100

 

[illuz]

Hmmm, mine idles at 28-30 depending on ambient temps, I only run dual desktop - 23" + 24" so I guess triple set up with a 30" will do that, download EVGA Precision X or Afterburner to manage your fan profile.

 

[LOAM]

I think the bigger issue is that my CPU is under a water block so I have the case fans turned right down so its likely that my internal case temps are elevated.

 

[Jakus]

I think the bigger issue is that my CPU is under a water block so I have the case fans turned right down so its likely that my internal case temps are elevated.

With the custom cooled cards, they may be a little quieter but you do have to factor in cooling everything else that is being "Cooked" by the card
The piper as they say, has to be paid....unless you like running your hardware hot !

Get that cards fans turned up and also your case fans, 60c ish is plenty hot enough for electronics (if your bothered about life and reliability)

 

[Broken Hope]

Updated to F4 BIOS, don't clock so no idea if it's helped, but doesn't appear to have hurt anything either.

Before



After

 

[F1aw1ess]

Went from BIOS F1 to F4 and made no difference to the max OC.

 

[Bradmax57]

Mine improved by about 30mhz or so can now just hit 1300mhz

 

[phinix]

Anyone have Palit Jetstream card?

 

[Rhaos]

Just purchased the "EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (02G-P4-2670-KR)". Upgrading from a Radeon 5850 which has served me really well for the past 3 years.

Just wanted to know how much of a performance increase will I see with the 670 over the 5850?

Are we talking HUGE increase here?

cant wait for it to arrive tomorrow

 

[Zaim]

Just purchased the "EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (02G-P4-2670-KR)". Upgrading from a Radeon 5850 which has served me really well for the past 3 years.

Just wanted to know how much of a performance increase will I see with the 670 over the 5850?

Are we talking HUGE increase here?

cant wait for it to arrive tomorrow

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/512?vs=598

Yep I'd say that's a huge increase.

 

[Dru]

I went from a 5850 to a windforce 670 and it's definitely a noticeable step up

 

[s0ck]

Well my GTX280 kicked the bucket last week so my new shiny Asus 670 should be here tomorrow. That card has done me proud, fairplay.

Can. Not. Wait.

 

[philmo]

Just got new set-up that included an i5-3570k, and 670 Windforce. Was upgrading from 'gaming' laptop, so of course was expedting big improvement. But not this much, mainly play BF3 and amazing. Ultra settings , 60fps constant (vsync on as 60mhz monitor). Pricey 670 but totally worth it. Not ventured into overclocking yet, see no point yet.

 

[bigbilly50]

Just purchased the "EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (02G-P4-2670-KR)". Upgrading from a Radeon 5850 which has served me really well for the past 3 years.

Just wanted to know how much of a performance increase will I see with the 670 over the 5850?

Are we talking HUGE increase here?

cant wait for it to arrive tomorrow

Post back how you get on mate - I currently have a 5850 and am thinking about upgrading to a 670 (not sure which one to go for, quiet & cool being my priorities).

 

[Crilly]

Got my windforce today (upgrading from a 5850 too). Doesn't seem to be a great OC'er can't run unigine heaven higher than 1202mhz core. Oh well, will see what I can do with the ram now.

edit: Ram fared better. Ended up with 1202 core 3758 memory, heaven stable. Have to give it a go with 3dmark and games.

 

[Rhaos]

Post back how you get on mate - I currently have a 5850 and am thinking about upgrading to a 670 (not sure which one to go for, quiet & cool being my priorities).

Will do bud, won't be testing her until Sunday as I'm away from home at the moment.

 

[roddypoddy]

Had my windforce x 3 for a couple of days now,is it cool,and quiet,you bet,i'm impressed,temps not gone above 60c on bf3,left fans on auto using msi afterburner,my case is a haf-x,so that may have a bearing on temps a little.

 

[Jakus]

Got my windforce today (upgrading from a 5850 too). Doesn't seem to be a great OC'er can't run unigine heaven higher than 1202mhz core. Oh well, will see what I can do with the ram now.

edit: Ram fared better. Ended up with 1202 core 3758 memory, heaven stable. Have to give it a go with 3dmark and games.

What ! You can set the core to 1202mhz and you don't think that is good ?