So I was experiencing GTX 970 crashing/ rebooting in games...
http://www.alienowners.com/showthread.php/6269-X51-970!?p=31092&viewfull=1#post31092
Well, decided to try installing a new R2 power board and see if it will resolve the crashing/ rebooting issue. Ordered a new R2 power board from Dell and they delivered in 2 days! (Great job!). The part number for my R1 system is VFHMM and the one for the R2 system is D85RT.


Front/ top side view

Back view

Yup, that's the right part!
Next, I proceeded to tear out the old part and replace with the new. Here's some comparison pictures.



They basically look exactly the same. The only visible difference with both boards is the markings on the back. However, if you look closely, you will also see that the markings on the transistors are different. I am really not sure what has changed or improved upon. Anyway, ran the ePSA system test after putting back everything and it went ok.

I have not run every game at its highest setting yet and will probably do so when I get the chance. Cheers.
http://www.alienowners.com/showthread.php/6269-X51-970!?p=31092&viewfull=1#post31092
Well, decided to try installing a new R2 power board and see if it will resolve the crashing/ rebooting issue. Ordered a new R2 power board from Dell and they delivered in 2 days! (Great job!). The part number for my R1 system is VFHMM and the one for the R2 system is D85RT.


Front/ top side view

Back view

Yup, that's the right part!
Next, I proceeded to tear out the old part and replace with the new. Here's some comparison pictures.



They basically look exactly the same. The only visible difference with both boards is the markings on the back. However, if you look closely, you will also see that the markings on the transistors are different. I am really not sure what has changed or improved upon. Anyway, ran the ePSA system test after putting back everything and it went ok.

I have not run every game at its highest setting yet and will probably do so when I get the chance. Cheers.
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