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antok86

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so i got my xfx 8800gt today and im getting around 88c on load playing crysis demo. and around 66c idle on windows desktop
wanted to know what everyone else is getting.
 
The 8800GT like its other 8800 relatives does run a bit warm. Those temps are within the limits of that video card. Try removing the system case cover to see if the temps drop at all or not.
 
ya they drop a bit...wow didnt knwo there was a xfx person in this forum.
 
Try using Rivatuner to up the fan to 100% and see what temps you get.

Remember, its a single slot cooler so its not as good as dual slot ones.
 
How much did the temps drop with the case cover off? Usually that is an indication that system cooling could be better.
 
but then again im using a mATX board and space is very limited even though its in a tower case
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If my assumptions are correct in that you have a pci exhaust fan, swap the soundcard and exhaust fan places. Another thing you could do, if possible, is reverse the polarity of the exhaust fan so it brings air in instead of exhausting air out. Cool fresh air to your videocard will probably be better than exhausting already warm air out. Your case fan will do that for you.
 
skadebo said:
If my assumptions are correct in that you have a pci exhaust fan, swap the soundcard and exhaust fan places. Another thing you could do, if possible, is reverse the polarity of the exhaust fan so it brings air in instead of exhausting air out. Cool fresh air to your videocard will probably be better than exhausting already warm air out. Your case fan will do that for you.
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umm i cant switch my pci fan exhaust with my sound card since its a Matx board thats the only option i have of positioning the two. and the 120mm fan you see near the heatsink sucks air IN to the computer and exaust is in the front. its a reverse air flow case. everything is basically backwards or upside down. thanks though
 
antok86 said:
umm i cant switch my pci fan exhaust with my sound card since its a Matx board thats the only option i have of positioning the two. and the 120mm fan you see near the heatsink sucks air IN to the computer and exaust is in the front. its a reverse air flow case. everything is basically backwards or upside down. thanks though
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Ah, I felt something was different. Either way, see if reversing the pci fan's airflow helps.
 
Actually, there is a command for it. Via google..

For example to check your FPS, type r_displayinfo 1 in the console.
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I think the console command key is the tilde (~).
 
actually my gpu is idle around 64c with case closed..i dont think thats bad at all
 
antok86 said:
actually my gpu is idle around 64c with case closed..i dont think thats bad at all
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No, for these cards not at all. With my 2900xt my temps were 60c idle and middle 80's under load. Not much of a difference. However with this 8800GT I can now use my dual-fan slot cooler again. With the XT I didn't have any room for it.
 
Yeah my temps are up there too. I saw as high as 89C under full load. The cpu was 34 and the case temp was 40. I upped the fan speed to 70 percent and it helped. nvidia must know how hot these get so I can only assume its normal.
 
Ogilvy said:
Yeah my temps are up there too. I saw as high as 89C under full load. The cpu was 34 and the case temp was 40. I upped the fan speed to 70 percent and it helped. nvidia must know how hot these get so I can only assume its normal.
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Yea agreed.

Its fair to assume Nvidia does not like warranty returns.We have to remember the GTX and GTS run at similar temps, esp the GTX and these cards have been around a year now.
 
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