maybe its just a 'largest manufacturer of GPU's in the world' problem. they produce so many, that QC's are not something they have time for.
The same issue exists with an Asus Strix, Gigabyte G1 and MSI Gaming. Maybe 4 of the top 5 in the world have that problem. Or maybe it's Nvidia The system works fine with a GTX 750Ti, GTX960 and a Titan X. So yes, It's an issue with the GTX 970.
So... get a 980 maybe!
Interested in a 280X? I just got a replacement from TitanTech, should you have any problems they'll issue you replacements for another year.Just let me know how much cash you want in exchange.
Exchange with zotac 960 plus cash
Worth a try
Are you crazy ?
get a asus mobo... problem solved with 15k bucks,, and sell ur gigibit mobo.. gigibit was better 775 era untill they change capacitor supplier,, asus was ok back then, but now asus is back... ur too lazy to take ur pc apart..
asus cannot stand with faulty electrical systems... dats what i learn from my experience...