GV-R797OC-3GD v2.1 locked voltage

[Sigtran]

Many reviewers on internet received v1.0 version of same card (GV-R797OC-3GD) which was voltage unlocked and most of them easily overclocked to 1200MHz+.

Mine is rev 2.1 (bios F70), and it is voltage locked and I can bearly achieve stable 1060MHz. GPU temperature is around 60ish degree C, so more then OK. I have tried every overclocking tool and none of then could adjust the voltage. Flashing old BIOS version is not possible.

I am very disapointed and obviosly mislead when buying this high-end product od $449, advertised a "OC" version.

Gigabyte, please release a voltage unlocked BIOS, well at least up to 1.25V which should be quite safe.

[georgekraldzungle]

same problem - bios F60 rev 2.1

[bahumbaba]

+1

Plz unlock the bios GB!

[Trasher]

+1
I was very disappointed when I got my v2.1 and found out it is voltage locked

[Sxio]

+1!

It's unbelievable! The card is barely working, it's obviously not being pushed at all, but as soon as I OC more than 7.5% it crashes.

That's a joke. Why get a card with such an awesome cooler if you can't OC it?

I'm taking mine back to the shop. Very disappointed.

[Sxio]

I returned the card today and got a sapphire version instead. First thing I did was dial it up to 1150 and 1500mhz and played some Crysis 3.

It's sweet! Didn't miss a beat and didn't go over 60c! I'm wondering how far i can push this puppy!

I still think gigabyte make solid products but stopping you from OCing your own hardware is wrong, and in hindsight, it was a blessing that I had a rattley fan, I got to try the card out and realise that I have NO interest in owning a high performance card that can't overclock.

Lesson learned. I was blindly loyal to gigabyte and assumed that a card with a great cooler and OC in the name would be able to OC. Next time I'm doing my research!

[Delicieuxz]

As I said in the other thread, I have a 7970 OC on order, but if the volt is locked, then it's getting exchanged for a non G-B card. Putting a v lock on a card which has good cooling and "OC" in the title is a slap in the face. G-B, please release a bios which will let us unlock the voltage. A promising response on the matter in the next few days will see me keeping the 7970 OC when it comes in stock.

[Sanana94]

+1
I bought this card for OC. I'm really angry I can't do a decent OC because of the voltage locked! Please Gigabyte release an unlocked BIOS!

[georgekraldzungle]

+1
 

[Sanana94]

I'm really tired of the indifference that Gigabyte is showing to our case! Is there anything we can do? Like a web petition or something like that?

[spikes525]

someone have some news or tips for unlocked voltage
gigabyte do something

[mob bob]

most new gpu are now voltage locked, if you want a card which isn't voltage locked then you have to pay the extra. some new cards state on the box, VOLTAGE UNLOCKED !!

You want it, you pay for it sadly

[spikes525]

for crazy moder

http://kingpincooling.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1553

I am not responsible if you made ​​it or try it and broke your vga, this is not my thread and i not try it myself

[Nosfer@tu]

I have been in contact with support via email, but there is no name, position or anything.
The person just signs all correspondence with // Gigabyte

The reply Im getting is, WE DONT RECCOMEND OVERCLOCKING.
Its a preoverclocked card....

Only use our software....

Dont use Afterburner....

Have anybody tired anything esle ?
Facebook, Twitter or something ?

At least gigabyte could update the website, so new customers dont think the card can overclock.