Nvidia RTX 3090/3080 overclocking thread , Bios Flashing , Mods , Tricks , cooling and more !

[chispy]

 For those interested in overclocking , volt mods and Bios Flashing on the new nvidia ampere graphics cards rtx 3080 and rtx 3090 there is good news  , finally there is already a new nvflash  5.660 that works in Ampere. People are reporting on cross flashing Asus Strix Bios 480w working on some cards RTX 3090 and have raise the power limit with it getting better stability and higher overclocks. Elmor's evc2 works in most cards for voltage control ? . Please post your overclocks /share your Bios , volt mods , cooling solutions , tips and tricks on this new nvidia Ampere graphics cards. Share the knowledge !

** Do it at your own risk **

*Update - nvflash 5.660 stand alone now included for download - password Ampere

Enjoy it !

 

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nvflash 5.660 stand alone download ( ** password - Ampere ) - Thanks to zhrooms at ocn for this  -

 

http://www.mediafire.com/file/152c5ycjyrw6gi4/nvflash64_5.660.0_ampere.zip/file

 

Nvidia RTX 3090 Bios repository - https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/?architecture=&manufacturer=&model=RTX+3090&version=&interface=&memType=&memSize=&since=

Nvidia RTX 3080 Bios repository - https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/?architecture=&manufacturer=&model=RTX+3080&interface=&memType=&memSize=&since=

Elmor's evc2 - https://www.elmorlabs.com/index.php/product/evc2s/

** Overclocking Software:

MSI AfterBurner version 4.6.3 Beta 2 for Ampere - https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/msi-afterburner-beta-download.html

Asus GPU Tweak 2 version V2.2.1.0 for Ampere - https://www.asus.com/supportonly/GPUTweak II/HelpDesk_Download/

eVGA Precision x1 version 1.1.0.2 for Ampere - http://www.mediafire.com/file/8num289aw1ax0sc/EVGA_Precision_X1_1.1.0.2.exe/file

Gigabyte Aorus Engine version 1.87 for Ampere - https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N3090GAMING-OC-24GD/support#support-dl-utility

Zotac FireStorm version 3.0.0.015E for Ampere - https://www.zotac.com/us/files/download/by_product?p_nid=958397&driver_type=235&os=981

Inno3d TuneIT OC version 3.02..01 for Ampere - http://www.inno3d.com/static.php?langid=1&refid=11

Galax Xtreme Tuner Plus version 1.0.4.4 for Ampere - https://www.galax.com/en/xtreme-tuner-plus-rtx

Gainward Expert Tool version 11 for Ampere - https://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=1089&tab=dl&lang=en

Palit New Thunder Master version 4.2 for Ampere - https://www.palit.com/palit/vgapro.php?id=3731&lang=en&pn=NED3090019SB-132BA&tab=do

PNY Velocity X - https://www.pny.com/promo/consumer/velocityx

 

**Drivers : https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/164741/en-us

 

 ***Do it at your own risk , i will not be responsible if you brick your card***

 

Source - https://www.overclock.net/threads/official-nvidia-rtx-3090-owners-club.1753930/page-79#post-28640492

 

Thank you to the guys at overclock.net and Der8auer ( Roman ) *

Edited September 30, 2020 by chispy

[chispy]

Volt Mods - 

Asus Tuf Gaming RTX 3090 shunt mod + volt mod - 

 

[chispy]

Asus Tuf Gaming RTX 3080 - Shunt mod - 

 

 

[chispy]

Where to buy 5 milliohm shunt resistors for the power limit volt mod:

In USA - https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ERJ-M1WSF5M0U/P5.0MCT-ND/300471?utm_medium=email&utm_source=oce&utm_campaign=3480_OCE20RT&utm_content=productdetail_US&utm_cid=822629&so=66086421&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWXpVMU56Wm1NamcxWmpkbCIsInQiOiJGRHRnOUZ0eFdFZlQ5RUNFZEFzeW94d2pmdEd4QmpDXC92Rk9mWUVPbjVTSk5mQmt5eWpBTFFcL3NtYzlWYzZSVGtVY0tmRUlkSFJScGpSV2hWZEtyZGFyWXN3MGQyWDFBY3NsXC9QWDJIcTA4cXZicitiR2tva2ZpWVdUVWFFUDdFZCJ9

 

For the shunt volt mod on Asus Tuf RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 watch der8aur ( Roman ) Videos on the post above this one , follow his same steps.

Edited September 30, 2020 by chispy

[chispy]

As you already know the 1000w xoc bios of the kingpin is all over the net everywhere as some people leak this Bios and it can be downloaded from techpowerup and many other websites , kingpin fully unlocked bios download here - https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/227771/227771

*warning flash it at your own risk , hwbot nor i would be responsible if something happens to your hardware*

 

[dante`afk]

does elmors evc2 work on 3090 FE?

[chispy]

15 hours ago, dante`afk said:

does elmors evc2 work on 3090 FE?

I have no idea but you can ask @elmor on discord or his website - https://www.elmorlabs.com/index.php/forum/ or here - https://discord.com/channels/514312075686838282/514312075686838284

[Gunslinger]

So which bios is best to use for a watercooled card?

The card I have is a 3090 Strix OC version, EK full coverblock with backplate.

 

 

[mahaudi]

On which other cards does the KingPin 1000 W XOC BIOS work?