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980ti Fluctuating FPS, Memory clock, GPU voltage & Core clock on load

Either way if I were you, I would focus my googling on this question of the memory. If it is abnormal for the memory to do that, then that could help you narrow down your solutions.

One thing I don't think was covered in this thread - you notice this behaviour while monitoring the GPU under load. What does it look like when using the GPU to play games? Does it cause issues with frame rates or stuttering? Because the gamer part of me would say, if it doesn't detract from your gaming experience, then just minimise Afterburner and try forget it's happening.
I tested it on BFV, and the FPS fluctuates between 110 and 37...
 
I might have found the problem. I was looking to find a circuit diagram for the card and came across this video.


His scenario is different, but when I checked the card again, it looked like the two resistors that he had to replace, was burned on my card as well... Mine is totally black and it looks like there are some residue on and around them... So I think I will need to replace them...
 
I might have found the problem. I was looking to find a circuit diagram for the card and came across this video.


His scenario is different, but when I checked the card again, it looked like the two resistors that he had to replace, was burned on my card as well... Mine is totally black and it looks like there are some residue on and around them... So I think I will need to replace them...
If there are burned resistors then that would be a good place to start. As mentioned before @ScorpioMan86 is the go-to guy with PCB repairs around here.
 
I might have found the problem. I was looking to find a circuit diagram for the card and came across this video.


His scenario is different, but when I checked the card again, it looked like the two resistors that he had to replace, was burned on my card as well... Mine is totally black and it looks like there are some residue on and around them... So I think I will need to replace them...

And you wonder why we doubt if your inspection of the solder joints was thorough?
 
Yeah this sounds odd. Can you set a clock or clock offset on memory in afterburner? Although if memory serves you can't set a negative offset... Perhaps Google for a way to set a fixed clock for GPU memory?


AFAIK the voltage range tolerance for ATX is 5%, which would correspond to a drop to 11.4V. So the displayed voltages of 11.5V and 11.6V are within spec. Although I agree they look a tad lower than I am used to.

The displayed voltages are the "current" voltages. If you look back on the graphs you can see they dip lower than the 11.5V and 11.6V displayed.

Mmmm.

I will have a look at it...

You should try to select the "Lowest" value from the dropdown in GPU-Z for the mentioned values. There is a little arrow you can click next to the name of each value

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And you wonder why we doubt if your inspection of the solder joints was thorough?
We didn't look a the smaller components, and it was a quick look over... Further, and a more thorough inspection and research led us to the tiny resistors. That and it was pretty dark when we looked at it. This morning we could see a bit more what was going on.
 
Just an update. I replaced the resistors with 10A fuses, and the card works perfectly now.

Thanks for everybody's input!!!
 

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