[SOLVED] Brand New 3080 Stuck at 480mhz core clock. 8 FPS on Furmark FHD.

[Frooz]

Hello,

I just bought a new 3080 (https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N3080AORUSX-WB-10GD-rev-20#kf) to replace my 2070. Upon installation I also did a clean wipe of all drives and a fresh install of windows (now windows 11 not by choice). After updating all the drivers to the newest possible, I downloaded a couple games to play with friends first of which was CSGO. I couldn't get more than 60 fps on a 720p resolution. I have already uninstalled the drivers using DDU in safe mode and installing the newest drivers again. I downloaded and ran MSI Afterburner and it says that the GPU is currently running a core clock speed of 480mhz and a temperature of 28 Celsius which never change no matter what happens . Just to try and see if it would fix it, I upped the core clock with +300 and tried running the FurMark benchmark to see if it would improve. I got a solid score of max 8 fps.

After this and plenty of googling, I couldn't find anyone with a similar issue. I then proceeded to download GPU-Z and check what that has to say. It displays the correct GPU Clock on the main screen of 1440mhz but if I click on the sensors tab, everything is blank.

https://imgur.com/a/t28ctpW

View: https://imgur.com/a/t28ctpW


Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Deleted member 362816]

Please list full system specs.

 

[Frooz]

Please list full system specs.

Ryzen 5800x
Asrock x570 taichi
2x8gb Corsair vengence pro ram
Corsair cx750f psu
Gigabyte 3080

Pc is fully watercooled as well.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

Ryzen 5800x
Asrock x570 taichi
2x8gb Corsair vengence pro ram
Corsair cx750f psu
Gigabyte 3080

Pc is fully watercooled as well.

To eliminate some troubleshooting please install the old video card (2070) and see if issues persist.

 

[Frooz]

To eliminate some troubleshooting please install the old video card (2070) and see if issues persist.

I can’t do that unfortunately. I replaced the 2070 because it died. The cpu, gpu, and psu I replaced at the same time. The only things that stayed the same were the mobo and ram.

 

[drivinfast247]

Are you using a PCI-e riser cable?

 

[Frooz]

Are you using a PCI-e riser cable?

Yes it came with the case which is a thermaltake p3. Pretty sure it is a 3.0.

 

[drivinfast247]

Yes it came with the case which is a thermaltake p3. Pretty sure it is a 3.0.

With it being a full loop water cooling it'll be a PITA to eliminate the riser cable for testing.

Before attempting that let's take a look at the whole system. Go to userbenchmark.com and run the test. Link your results here.

 

[Frooz]

With it being a full loop water cooling it'll be a PITA to eliminate the riser cable for testing.

Before attempting that let's take a look at the whole system. Go to userbenchmark.com and run the test. Link your results here.

Sorry about that wait, had to run to the police station because someone hit my car yesterday. Here is the results of the test: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53042791

 

[drivinfast247]

Sorry about that wait, had to run to the police station because someone hit my car yesterday. Here is the results of the test: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53042791

Definitely something wrong with the GPU. What slot do you have the riser cable connected to?

Show me what the first tab in GPU-z looks like.

 

[Frooz]

Definitely something wrong with the GPU. What slot do you have the riser cable connected to?

Show me what the first tab in GPU-z looks like.

The riser cable is connected to slot 1.

I updated the gpu drivers to 512.95 after that test to the most recent according to the NVIDIA Driver website. Here is the result of that test: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53042977

The GPU doesnt even show up.

Here is the GPU-Z output:

https://imgur.com/a/nNnKy4l

View: https://imgur.com/a/nNnKy4l

 

[drivinfast247]

The riser cable is connected to slot 1.

I updated the gpu drivers to 512.95 after that test to the most recent according to the NVIDIA Driver website. Here is the result of that test: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/53042977

The GPU doesnt even show up.

Here is the GPU-Z output:

https://imgur.com/a/nNnKy4l

View: https://imgur.com/a/nNnKy4l

It shows it operating at 1.1. Also, all the missing information is of concern.

You need to try with the card connected directly to motherboard without riser cable.

 

[Phaaze88]

UBM didn't finish - the gpu crashed during it's portion, that's why it didn't appear.

Memory size, bus width, and bandwidth are missing.

 

[Frooz]

It shows it operating at 1.1. Also, all the missing information is of concern.

You need to try with the card connected directly to motherboard without riser cable.

This could take a bit, would need to drain + bend new tubing to have it directly in the mobo. Do you think it would be worth just trying a 4.0 riser cable if I can get one of amazon or something?

 

[Frooz]

UBM didn't finish - the gpu crashed during it's portion, that's why it didn't appear.

Memory size, bus width, and bandwidth are missing.

Got any ideas? I'm about to try the supported driver directly from the GPU website and I will run the test again.

 

[drivinfast247]

This could take a bit, would need to drain + bend new tubing to have it directly in the mobo. Do you think it would be worth just trying a 4.0 riser cable if I can get one of amazon or something?

Worth a shot buying a different cable.

 

[drivinfast247]

Got any ideas? I'm about to try the supported driver directly from the GPU website and I will run the test again.

UBM didn't finish - the gpu crashed during it's portion, that's why it didn't appear.

Memory size, bus width, and bandwidth are missing.

I'm wondering why it doesn't even show properly using GPU-z.

 

[Frooz]

I'm wondering why it doesn't even show properly using GPU-z.

Same thing happens even with the supported driver off the GPU page. Says its currently running @ x8 1.1

 

[Frooz]

Worth a shot buying a different cable.

100$ for a 4.0 cable, going to suck if its not the cable.

 

[drivinfast247]

100$ for a 4.0 cable, going to suck if its not the cable.

The cheaper more time consuming thing then is to plumb the loop for use without riser cable.

 

[Frooz]

The cheaper more time consuming thing then is to plumb the loop for use without riser cable.

I'll probably end up going this route. Wont happen today as I've got plans. But I'll get it done in a day or so. I will reply here when I have the results.

Thanks for taking the time to brainstorm issues.

 

[drivinfast247]

I'll probably end up going this route. Wont happen today as I've got plans. But I'll get it done in a day or so. I will reply here when I have the results.

Thanks for taking the time to brainstorm issues.

Just to be sure:

You have the latest BIOS?

You are on latest chipset driver for motherboard?

 

[Frooz]

Just to be sure:

You have the latest BIOS?

You are on latest chipset driver for motherboard?

Yes I do, here are what versions are installed:

https://imgur.com/a/oWbyYNv

View: https://imgur.com/a/oWbyYNv

 

[Phaaze88]

Says its currently running @ x8 1.1

That's Gen 4 x8, which is equal to Gen 3 x16 in bandwidth. Gen 3 x16 doesn't hamper any gpu currently available.

Plugging the card directly into the motherboard would be the cheapest thing to do, assuming this isn't a hard tube loop..?

I'm wondering why it doesn't even show properly using GPU-z.

The OP's first screenshot has a bunch of missing readings. The gpu is a preassembled waterblocked model, not one they DIY'ed, which some users screw up when assembling.
My suspicion was the riser card/cable from the beginning, with how finicky they've been.

 

[Frooz]

That's Gen 4 x8, which is equal to Gen 3 x16 in bandwidth. Gen 3 x16 doesn't hamper any gpu currently available.

Plugging the card directly into the motherboard would be the cheapest thing to do, assuming this isn't a hard tube loop..?


The OP's first screenshot has a bunch of missing readings. The gpu is a preassembled waterblocked model, not one they DIY'ed, which some users screw up when assembling.
My suspicion was the riser card/cable from the beginning, with how finicky they've been.

Next plan is then eliminating the riser cable as an issue and directly plugging the gpu into the mobo.