MSI GeForce GTX 780 LIGHTNING tested and reviewed
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TheDeeGee
As i posted in another thread, this cooler has a design flaw.
The Heatpipers of the Heatsink block the ability to blow air against the PCB.
I bet if it was more open it could drop the GPU Temp by a fair bit aswell.
cowie
Think i am a go on one,my dcII is capped out at 1.4v.
I did think that the lightning would have a 120% powerlimit stock but only 109
that has to be dealt with pronto.
DiceAir
do you guys think this is worth upgrading to or should I stick with my 570 SLi? BTW running at 2560x1440 @96Hz. I was also thinking of waiting for new amd cards
Solfaur
Looks good, though I like the design on my 680s lightnings more. That beeing said I am looking forward for the "maxwell lightning", whenever that comes out. The performance boost is just not high enough for me to upgrade just yet.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
Incorrect, in fact a good ventilated chassis often shaves off a couple of degrees as it creates proper airflow.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
I already have an LN2 BIOS that allows the power limiter at 300%. The problem however remains the voltage limiter (but that applies to all brands).
Anyway, if anyone decides to purchase and would like to try that BIOS, let me know.
rakunvar
So these should actually stock today you think? seeing a few outta stock and 8/30 but been up all night spamming refresh haha. Just curios what your guys thoughts are
ceesay
still happy with my 2x msi 780 gaming edition in sli runs so cool and Quiet and kick-ass @ 5920 x 1080 gaming ...:speed:
warezme
I have never liked cards with fans that just blow the heat all up in your case like that. Yea, they work great on a test bed sitting out in the open but most people don't run their card on an open air test bed.
Taint3dBulge
HUH? Is this meant for only the 7 series or 780's or all quad sli in general. Never have i herd this before. I know scaling and drivers get goofy at 3 and over. But im confused. Maybe iv just skimmed to many video card reviews and never read this before. Thought quad sli was always supported.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
No, I know that shortly before the 780 release Quad SLI support was pulled completely except for two dual-GPU cards.
It can be enabled but requires a modded inf.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
For those getting this card:
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvflash_download.html
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/msi_geforce_gtx_780_lightning_plimit_bios_download.html
;)
Rich_Guy
Pricing needs sorting, as you can get the much faster 7990 for around £100 less here in the UK.
Undying
Little? 799€ is damn rip off, lol...
Solfaur
I too just noticed the €800 pricetag, wtf. 😛uke2:
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Administrator
It will be just under 699 in EUR.
Solfaur
Damn that's still a a good chunck over €100 per card than what I payed for my 680 lightnings 1+ year ago.
Undying
Nah, still overpriced. Maybe around 550€.
anDrasch
The 300% VBIOS does not work for me because after the flash Windows recognizes the card only as standard with stop code 43 no matter what I do.:bang:
EDIT: got it working:banana:
Rich_Guy
300% VBIOS is no more, Nvidia have had it removed :P
