MSI GTX 680 Twin Frozr III OC edition

Hey guys,
First post and I know it's a bit of a long shot but does anybody know where I can get one of these cards.
Have one already and have been very happy with it so I want to go SLI. Don't want to buy a new 780ti or whatever as I know I can get a cheaper 680 and get the same if not better performance by going SLI with what I have.
I know you can mix and match brands but I really want 2 of the same. Have looked on Ebay and they do pop up now and again but just wanted to know if anybody has any ideas, or even has one in a box that is unused.
Thanks
Ian

GTX680s are out of producation for quite a while. ebay is your only hope so far. Shops that still have GTX680s are often selling those at totally insane prices. A 780ti would be a better idea. SLI strongly depends on driver and SLI profile support and may feel laggy despite high fps. One high-end gpu is always better than two lower classed cards in SLI.

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I have MSI GTX 570 Twin Frozr III POWER Edition OC, when I attached second monitor to this card temperature in IDLE mode on this card goes higher from ~38C with one monitor to around ~45-6C with second.
Card with attached two monitors do not goes in 2D mode, I readed its a nvidia bug and I should upgdate my BIOS.
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http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3726/19936167.gif
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http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/1857/27227099.gif
My BIOS version 70.10.27.00.01
Is it available any newer bios for this card ?

Quote from: PeterMac on 10-May-12, 01:13:08
From 50MHz on GPU at idle desktop with single monitor to 770MHz!! with two monitors for what ?
to support the second monitor it seems.
read the link
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2483

MSI R7970 Lightning vs MSI GTX 680 Twin Frozr III OC 2 GB

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I am looking to finalize my new build, however I am having a hard time deciding between these two cards. I will be doing some overclocking of course:)
Which path would you recommended, AMD or nVidia?
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GTX680s are out of producation for quite a while. ebay is your only hope so far. Shops that still have GTX680s are often selling those at totally insane prices. A 780ti would be a better idea. SLI strongly depends on driver and SLI profile support and may feel laggy despite high fps. One high-end gpu is always better than two lower classed cards in SLI.

Help flashing UEFI bios for my GTX 680 Twin Frozr III 2GD5/OC

Hi,
I am very new to flashing graphics card bios, so i need some instructions as to how to update my bios to the latest UEFI GOP version. I am using a Z77 platform with Windows 8 Pro and I'm looking forward to the super fast boot times
Here is my current bios file: **http://www.filehosting.org/file/details/434943/GK104.rom**
Here is my serial number: 602-V282-020B1205147435
My model: MSI GTX 680 Twin Frozr III 2GD5/OC
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I have followed the steps you said, but had a few hiccups on the way:
1) when i was flashing the rom, i was told in the command line dialog box that the pci vendor identification/verification was mismatched, i was prompted to override verification and i pressed "y". Is that ok ? In total, i had to press "y" 2 times as opposed to once as said in your instructions.
2) After flashing bios, I restarted and disabled CSM (compatibility mode) support. My PC booted fine and i reached the lock screen. But when i entered the password, I was introduced to a black screen with only the cursor showing over it. Then my pc crashed with the error IRQ_NOT_LESS_THAN_OR_EQUAL_TO
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Msi Gtx 680 Twin Frozr, cold boot noise

So about 3 out of every 10 times I turn on my computer, it sounds like one of the fans running at full speed or something, it's very loud.
I dont know what it is . Its like rattling noises, grinding noise only on cold boot. When Windows start then all is quiet. I think its from graphic card.
Sometimes all is quiet when i boot pc, sometimes not. Its very rarely , and only when i booting pc and when windows start all is quiet.

Quote from: xmad on 16-October-12, 23:01:43
Perhaps some clarification is in order.
Is the fan spinning at full speed sometimes or making funny noises like the fan isn't spinning correctly.
You have two entirely different discriptions going on here. Running a full speed is one thing, grinding or vibration noises are another.
While it is working correctly use afterburner to increase the fan speed to 100%, there shouldn't be any rattling or grinding or anything. Same thing at start-up, they may goto 100% in reverse to clear dust, but they shouldn't grind or rattle.
You say: "Same thing at start-up, they may goto 100% in reverse to clear dust, but they shouldn't grind or rattle."
But Msi Gtx 680 Twin Frozr III dont have that feature. <--- I have that card. Only Gtx 680 Lighting got it.

UEFI GOP BIOS Request MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III

Hi,
Requesting GOP UEFI BIOS for Msi GTX 660 Twin Frozr III
S/N: 602-v287-04sb1210112009
VBIOS: xxhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1eccbxdh2ysw5rp/GK106.rom?dl=0
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Quote from: Svet on 19-March-15, 01:07:05
use this one
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=251786.msg1447440#msg1447440
Thank you! it works)

What is the latest VBIOS for MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III OC?

Staff would like to help, first of all sorry for my english, I'm from Brazil.
I wonder what is the latest VBIOS for the model MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III OC?
Model:
N660 TF 2GD5 / OC
S / N: 602-V287-04SB1208202320
Another my doubt is:
What is the difference of this model for Gaming Version.
It has the possibility of transforming the MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III OC MSI GTX 660 Gaming?
Thank you for your help.

Quote from: Dragon16 on 20-May-15, 10:46:55
Staff would like to help, first of all sorry for my english, I'm from Brazil.
I wonder what is the latest VBIOS for the model MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III OC?
Model:
N660 TF 2GD5 / OC
S / N: 602-V287-04SB1208202320
This is the latest UEFI vbios: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=251786.msg1447440#msg1447440
Quote from: Dragon16 on 20-May-15, 10:46:55
Another my doubt is:
What is the difference of this model for Gaming Version.
It has the possibility of transforming the MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III OC MSI GTX 660 Gaming?
No, that is not possible. These are totally different cards. They have a different custom design with a cooler totally different and the GAming offering profiles that can't be used with an ordinary N660 TF 2GD5/OC

GTX 570 Twin Frozr III POWER Edition

Hey guys,
i just got the GTX 570 Twin Frozr III POWER Edition and i love the card but it seems to run quite loud at fan speed above 48% so i made a custom fan control in afterburner
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thank you =]

Quote from: Henry on 31-July-11, 05:13:04
Those temps are normal under a heavy load, nothing at all to worry about.
some people said i can lower the fan speed and just let the card run at 80C, so my last question is:
Is 80C under load an acceptable temperature to run this card at for let's say 4 non-stop gaming hours a day?
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UEFI GOP request for GTX 680 Twin Frozr iii OC

I'm interested in getting a UEFI bios for my 2GB GTX 680 Twin Frozr OC.
Serial number is 602-V282-080B1210047538
Current bios is listed as 80.04.47.00.39 (P2002-0000). I saw from the instructions that I was supposed to upload my current bios, but I can't seem to either make an attachment or post an external link. Let me know if you need it and I can post a link to copy.
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Is this BIOS image suitable for my card?
S/N: 602-V282-080B1303004631
Code: [Select]
NVIDIA Firmware Update Utility (Version 5.134)
Adapter: GeForce GTX 680 (10DE,1180,1462,2821) H:--:NRM B:01,PCI,D:00,F:00
The display may go *BLANK* on and off for up to 10 seconds during access to the EEPROM depending on your display adapter and output device.
Identifying EEPROM...
EEPROM ID (EF,3012) : WBond W25X20A 2.7-3.6V 2048Kx1S, page
Reading adapter firmware image...
Image Size : 182272 bytes
Version : 80.04.47.00.39
~CRC32 : 6A63B966
OEM String : NVIDIA
Vendor Name : NVIDIA Corporation
Product Name : GK104 Board - 20020000
Product Revision : Chip Rev
Device Name(s) : GeForce GTX 680
Board ID : E10C
PCI ID : 10DE-1180
Subsystem ID : 1462-2821
Hierarchy ID : Normal Board
Chip SKU : 400-0
Project : 2002-0000
CDP : N/A
Build Date : 06/29/12
Modification Date : 07/27/12
UEFI Support : Placeholder
UEFI Version : N/A (Placeholder)
UEFI Signer(s) : Unsigned
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Msi GTX 570 Twin Frozr III PE/OC cooler?

I wanted to know, is this card built with nvidia's 'vapor chamber' or is that completely replaced by the twin frozr III blade cooler?

lol Svet i thought you would have known better
To thread starter;
its heat pipe based.
kinda like so
http://msi.com/pic/product/five_pictures4_2406_20110517100633.jpg

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Also in windows, just to cover my bases with this post, i have the native resolutions properly configured, as well as in the game for the given monitor it is being played on.
Anyone know of a fix for this?
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I am more than happy to re-explain anything that may not be as descriptive or clear to you just let me know!
EDIT!
When i run the 24 inch 1080p new monitor as my only monitor on the system, everything runs perfectly...
Edit #2
Ok so i have pin pointed a possible cause
This msi gtx 570 struggles with operating multiple displays with different resolutions, while dual screening with my 1080p television and the 1080p display, everything runs as expected. Having to also render a 1440x900 display is probably the reason i am having the graphic issues. Is there any type of utility, setting, or other fix to this type issue? also this gpu is certainly less than 2 weeks since i purchased i could get a different card to remedy this... any suggestion? if you suggest a different card can you say so with certainty that it will work properly under the condition in which 2 resolutions will be required?

Ok, the problem is fixed and Svet i skipped a step or two. I installed the new driver with the clean install to save time for an initial attempt. What is interesting is that with the Geforce driver, only one 1920x1080 resolution was available
The msi driver gave me 2 options, 1920x1080 and 1920x1080 (native). The latter resolution fixed the issue for whatever reason.
The solution to this problem is so easy, when i purchased battlefield 3 it prompted me to download the geforce.com driver and i did not think anything of it at the time, lesson learned.

GTX 570 Twin Frozr III POWER Edition supply issues

Hi there,
I've always been a fan of MSi products, so when the time came for me to start looking for an upgrade to my current graphics card, I started looking to what MSi had in their range. After some research, the GTX 570 TFIII seems a good option for me, as it gives good performance at a reasnoble price.
Unfortunately MSi seems to have fallen off the map in South Africa. I cannot find any retailer or wholesaler to even give me an eta for 570 or 580 chipset cards in the country, and I've tried all of the suppliers listed on your site and a few that arn't listed. Is there some worldwide shortage of these models? Did the ship sink? Have MSi forgotten where South Africa is?
Any help with the procurement of these cards would be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to start importing from the U.S/Europe myself, and I'd like to get an MSi card if possible, rather than go for a different make.
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Welcome to the forum Alandrix.
None of us work for MSI and as such we cannot answer to the supply shortage reasons.
We are at the mercy of the importers. MSI has no official representation in South Africa and all their products are imported by these distributers who have standing contracts with MSI.
Only these importers can supply you with information as to what is on order by them and as to when thses shipments are expected.
As for bringing this to MSI's attention, I suggest you open a ticket and describe the situation to them. That is the only way that MSI will be aware of any seeming neglect with regards to product availability by their official importers/distributers. >>How to contact MSI.<<
Its unfortunately the way it is and it will remain that way until MSI decides to invest in some official representation on the African Continent.
Check your PM. I posted a local contact that may be able to assist in your query.

Voltage control on GTX 570 twin frozr III oc edition

Hey guys,
I can't adjust voltage in afterburner. I have it eneabled n de settings though.
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Display driver : ForceWare 280.26
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Use latest aferburner version:
http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/images/MSIAfterburnerSetup220Beta.zip

[Tech Help Needed] GTX 660 Twin Frozr III 2GB SC Fan Stops Working

Hello everyone.
It's extremely rare for me to have computer issues, but this time it happened.
MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III 2GB SC, and here's the issue:
Whenever i turn on the computer the gpu fans spin for around 5seconds and after that they stop, for now they seem fine since i'm usually idling for the 1st 30minutes or so, but when i start playing games the gpu temperatures skyrocket to around 60-70 idling in-game and the fans just won't start working, yes the the psu cables are connected to the gpu, bla bla ( duh ). i've had the gpu for around 2years and it worked fine but all of a "sudden" the fans just seem to not work and it starts getting very high temperatures, i've read someone complaining about the same issue and he was told to replace his gpu bios with some uefi bios and he said that the uefi update solved his fan issues which were the same as mine.
Now my problem is, i've never done that "Bios Flashing" and things like that and i don't know if my Board is compatible. If it worked for that person then it should work for me since the symptoms are literally the same. I've tried uninstalling the gpu drivers completely and installed again, the issue still persists.
If it's of any reference i own the following setup:
MB : ROG Asus Crosshair IV Formula
CPU : AMD Phenom II X6 1090T BE
GPU : MSI GTX 660 Twin Frozr III 2GB SC
RAM : 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaw X 1600Mhz
PSU: Corsair GS 700 Gaming Series ( yes its more than enough and good enough )
I've literally had no problems whatsoever with my system for a few years now, and just like that the fans don't want to work, i can play games and what not, but at around 70ºC with no fans running ..... i've tried using MSI Afterburner to boost the fan speed, the fan speed setting gets set but the rpm stays at 0. i also made it to run on windows start and its still at 0 RPM.
Will the uefi bios solve my problem like it did to the other person with the exact same issue?
Thank you for your time spent reading, hopefully it will be solved.

Still no reply after 2 days, impressive support right there ... every other post that came after got replied ...
Anyway, if its also relevant about my issue :
- Fans briefly spin after i press the power button to turn on my computer and stop right after around 3-5s and never spin again until i shutdown and power on again for the same brief spin.
- If i force the fans on Afterburner to 90% or above ( 100% ) they spin and make unsupportable noise.
Also if its of any relevance :
N660 TF 2GD5/OC
S/N: 602 - V287 - 050B1302044857
At least provide me with the most up-to-date uefi/gop vbios or whatever that is, to see if it fixes my problem, otherwise recommend me a substitute cooling system that i can use ( a good one, not 3rd rated ) to replace the stock cooling in this because i don't have the money to get another card, and if i get one it won't be from msi for sure.
Very dissapointed.

Does N570GTX Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC have OCP?

Hello,
(1.) does the MSI's N570GTX Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC VGA have OCP, since it utilizes custom PCB and, compared to reference, has more VRMs?
Any URIs would be appreciated.
Thank you very much.
EDIT:
Hi again,
I wish to add two subquestions:
2. Does OCP (for the GTX500 series, in general) affect Kombustor, given the fact that it's based on FurMark?
3. Does "Xtreme burn-in mode" in Kombustor and FurMark bypass the OCP?
Thank you.

Quote from: Svet on 16-March-12, 18:35:01
Yes, all cards have such
If its Disabled it will effect anywhere
No
Excuse me, Sir, I do not understand what you mean by "If its Disabled it will effect anywhere".
My understanding is that OCP used to throttle down heat generation and performance of OCCT, FurMark, and the like, but ever since ForceWare 267, it applies to every application. What do you mean by "Disabled"; did you mean enabled? I apologize for my confusion, Sir.
I remember that GPU-Z had a mode to disable the OCP (/GTX580OCP), then the newer ForceWare denied the disable, possibly thereafter TPU countered and reworked their mod to bypass the OCP again (/GTX500OCP); judging from the previous sentence, it should be possible to disable the OCP throttling via a software tweak (not just hard-modding the PCB), and I wondered whether Kombustor/FurMark implemented this software-based solution into the "Xtreme burn-in mode", since, for example, Kombustor displays the "Unlocking power draw will increase graphics card workload." warning when one selects the "Xtreme burn-in mode". The bottom line is that I only want to learn what "Xtreme burn-in mode" is really all about, could you, please, explain its concept to me?
P. S.: I do not challenge you; I'm only trying to learn. Thank you for your help; I truly appreciate all the time and effort you vest into these forums; you're a star!

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