8800 GTS overheating issues

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RoughRaptors

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I recently built my new computer (after much struggle), and i think my GFX is overheating. I was playing the Crysis demo and i got blue screened after maybe 35-40 minutes. I downloaded two different programs to detect temperatures, and they both matches up. My CPU temperatures idling was normal, but my GFX temperature was 55 degrees C. That's pretty hot. Has anybody had any issues like this or has any advice for me?
 
55C is actually cool for a graphics card; they can run upwards of 80C and still be fine (depending on the specific chip). BSOD could be a number of things, what are your full system specs (including OS and monitoring software). Have you tried overclocking anything?
 
Mr. K6 said:
55C is actually cool for a graphics card; they can run upwards of 80C and still be fine (depending on the specific chip). BSOD could be a number of things, what are your full system specs (including OS and monitoring software). Have you tried overclocking anything?
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Windows XP, i am using SpeedFan and Hmonitor to detect my temperatures. I have an E6850 intel processor, with an ABIT IP35 PRO mobo. And no, no overclocking
 
RoughRaptors said:
Well, according to the programs i have 55 is fairly hot, it's in the "yellow". When i am playing WoW my CPU temps are about 36 degrees and GFX is 62ish
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before i even installed the HR-03 plus i was getting 84c with my card with no problem but if you think it's still too hot i have another HR-03 plus on sale if you have room in your case. :D
 
My 8800 idles around there so you are doing pretty good. I'd look for a driver issue or at the RAM.
 
Well, i ran a CPU stress test (friend told me to) and it performed fine for about four minutes and 30 seconds. Then it just randomly locked up my entire computer, i was unable to do anything and had to do a hard restart. The CPU temp was at like 38 degrees so that's not bad at all, i really don't know what's wrong.

EDIT: I d/led all my drivers off a CD yesterday, so i am assuming they are all new and updated (i just got these parts).
 
check your memory timings, put them under Set by SPD. check your mem manufacturer website to get the correct voltage for your mem.

update your mobo bios, then download MemTest-86, run it and see what happens.
 
Well, i don't think it is an overheating issue, i just played Crysis for about 20 minutes and it was at a steady 70 degrees for my GFX and 40 degrees for my CPU. I'm not really sure what caused the blue screen.
 
RoughRaptors said:
Well, i ran a CPU stress test (friend told me to) and it performed fine for about four minutes and 30 seconds.
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That's probably what caused the problem. You haven't overclocked, but try increasing your volts on the RAM just a bit and check your timings, as mentioned. Beyond that, it's probably a software problem. If you have a net connection, always get your drivers from the manufacturer's website, as sometimes the ones on the CD can be dated. Also, did you install your drivers in this order: chipset, video, everything else? I'm not quite sure how relevant it is now, but years ago, installing video drivers before chipset drivers could lead to BSOD's.
 
the GTS is usually more than 70 right?

especially if the user is in HOT AREA, near the EQUATOR.
i think its around 90 there.
so...

its design for more than that.

i think its still save, but make sure the heatsink and thermal compound is well attached.
 
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