Was recommeneded here from Overclock.net, since ASUS reps post here .

Anyway, I have quite a problem on my hands. I'm recently in a build with x79 and SLI to game on 3 monitors and I just can't seem to solve this problem. The problem I am having is that at random intervals, the graphics will just crash. I can be running 3dmark 11 or even just swapping windows on the desktop, but it still happens. Here's my build:

Coolermaster HAF X
ASUS RIVE Motherboard
Intel Core i7 3930k
G.SKILL 32GB DDR3 1600
EVGA GTX 580 3GB x 2
Corsair AX1200 PSU
Crucial M4 120GB SSD
WD Black 2TB
Corsair H100

I've tried numerous things including:

  • Different PSU
  • Each card individually, and the cards in other comps (they work fine there)
  • Update BIOS to 903
  • Adjust voltages that seemed high for stock (VCC and RAM)
  • Boot on SSD and HDD


I've tried countless other ways too, but just so many to list. I've been able to run Prime95 and a Memtest fine. There was also a time where I was able to run 3dmark11 multiple times with no trouble. Here's a link to Overclock.net where I had my first thread:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1184157/gtx-580s-and-x79

That's just to help in case you want to see what else I've done. I've even gone as far to check temps of the ram with a laser thermometer. Everything seems fine temp and voltage wise. Is this a common issue with x79 and SLI? Is it because I'm using 3gb cards that I'm getting this? What do you guys recommend? I've done all I can think of and I'm really getting frustrated with this build, especially with how much I spent on this.