Finding GPU temps on a Dell

[eggrock]

I'm trying to help a friend out, with a Dell 8200 (desktop). Sounds like GPU temps are too high with a 6600GT but I have no clue where to check the actual temps. Anyone know this? Dell's forums indirectly mention some 'system management software' but that's no help.

 

[1c3d0g]

Impossible, to the best of my knowledge. I should know, I own a similar setup. If you do find out, please let us all know.

 

[digiram]

Find RivaTuner, and install it. It has temp monitor for VGA cards.

 

[mystic demon]

for my gt you right click on desktop>>properties>>>>>settings>>>>>>advanced>>>>nvidia somethen or other then temperature but im prolly posting to late

 

[runbird05]

I don't think it's dependant on the manufacturer of the PC, but just whether or not your card has a temp sensor on the GPU. I don't know whether or not 6600's have temp sensors, or whether or not the cards Dell puts in there machines (if your card came with the PC from the beginning), but if you do have a sensor you can check your temps with Everest. Just google it for a download link.

 

[toymachineman19]

ALL 6600GT's have a temp sensor, but some manufacturers lock it out. You have to edit the card's BIOS, then reflash it, and it will show up if you right click on desktop>>>>Nvidia Displays>>>>*Your monitor name*>>>>temperature (something or another). The guide to unlocking the temp monitoring is here .

 

[eggrock]

We found this one as well:

http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=2379

Well, good news! All GeForce 6600 cards have temperature sensors integrated into the core. Some card manufacturers choose not to enable them, supposedly to discourage overclocking. But with a simple BIOS mod you can enable the sensor.

Or, edit the BIOS directly with a hex editor:

http://www.mvktech.net/component/option,com_simpleboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,7587/catid,13/

Only the [H]ardest will edit a GPU BIOS directly without backing it up first.

I made that last quote up.