GPU running 297Mhz on 2nd 3870

[kenkickr]

I'm really starting to hate this Sapphire 3870 single slot!! My new issue is Rivatuner shows the GPU running 297 even though I have the card unlocked in CCC. I tried to manually set the core speed to 777 like my Gecube but as soon as I hit apply it goes right back to 297. Anyone have any ideas on this one because my head hurts--> :banghead:

[erocker]

It's called powerplay, in 2d mode CCC underclocks your cards. It's perfectly normal.

[VuurVOS]

Could be the oc tools what you are using. If you do nothing (remove every gpu oc software), it will run at the rated speeds

[kenkickr]

Just seems odd the Gecube is running its rated speed according to Rivatuner but the Sapphire is running 297Mhz core speed. Also I don't have them overclocked since the crappy A$$ design of my motherboard by ECS puts one card right under the other one meaning no nice cool air for the top card.

[erocker]

If you have crossfire enabled both cards should be running at 297mhz core in 2d mode.