GPU core Temp extremely high

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I have a geforce 6800gt and it idles around 64-68c but when I play a game and put it under full load it can get up to 90-110c depending on the game. Half-Life 2 episode one can drive it up to 110c sometimes. This is extremely high.

The ambient temp of my computer at idle is 38c and under the load it is around 48-50c which isnt great, but that isnt too bad.

I cleaned out the GPU fan but that did little to help. Keeps it under 100c mostly now but still that is way too high. Should I look into a aftermarket heatsink for it or is there a quick solution?
 
Get an accelero X1 or an NV silencer, those are pretty cheap and work wonders...

I suggest the silencer as it exhausts air out of the case... Just be sure to get the one that fits the 6800 (there are like 5 revisions)
 
Tear off your cooler, clean the GPU and the cooler where it makes contact (if it makes contact) with some alky, apply some AS5, reinstall cooler firmly on the GPU, and check temps.
 
newls1 said:
Tear off your cooler, clean the GPU and the cooler where it makes contact (if it makes contact) with some alky, apply some AS5, reinstall cooler firmly on the GPU, and check temps.
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Yeah, that's a goood way to secure 5-7c.
 
Arcygenical said:
Yeah, that's a goood way to secure 5-7c.
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Sometimes more than that, my GF6800GS dropped idle temp from 80(!) to 52, and max temp never cracks 65, after I removed, cleaned, AS5'd and replaced the HSF. The goop they use was laid on thicker than scottish porridge.
 
GPU's always run hot under load, its normal. I don't think you should be seriously concerned unless you are getting major artifacting. Then again, I hold no degrees or certifications that can otherwise prove my expertise:p . Do what you will, though I woulnd't think much of it.
 
I just ordered an Accelero for my 6800GT because my temps run identical to yours. Luckily I ordered it on Friday, but after loading up Eve Online just today, I noticed my temps skyrocketing to 115-120C!!! At that heat mine begins to artifact. I highly, highly suggest purchasing a better cooler.
 
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