Strange Temps?

[Hatchet4015]

Ok, so I am idling at 64 C on my 6800 (370/850 +1vp). Seems a little high, but if I start up a game (only been using Counter-Strike) my card temps will drop (yes, DROP) to 55 C. I dont understand, higher temps at desktop, lower temps at gaming? I can even minimize Counter-Strike, and it will hold at 55 C. Any ideas on what is going on?

 

[Xxplosiv]

maybe u overclocked your 2d instead of your 3d?

 

[thecarguy]

Counter-Strike is a relatively un-stressful game, you might be CPU bottle-necked if you are running low-res like many CS players do.

Try taking the temperature after some 3dMark2001 loops.

Unlike 2003, 3dMark2001 doesn't pause between tests, heating cards to their max, usually.

Otherwise, the temperature diodes are fairly inaccurate.

 

[Xxplosiv]

i still think his 2d is OC'd insted of his 3d :/
lol

 

[thecarguy]

I know Wespott.

He didn't overclock his 2D instead of his 3D

 

[Xxplosiv]

ok then, maybe when he's idling his fan shuts off, then when he plays a game it turns on and cools it quicker than it heats up?