I have a 5900XT that I'm considering overclocking since its temps are much lower than what is posted here...it runs at 42C idle and 59C load. I know, for example, that most people try to keep their CPU temps under 50C. Is there a similar threshold for video cards or is it different for each one? Thanks!
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What's a safe video card temp?
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trinketsummoner
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GPUs on the whole run a lot hotter than a CPU. Your temps seem fine - there should be a recommended max temp thats on temp display part of the CP. My 6800GT runs between 58C and 85C with a max recommended of 120C! Most GPUs will also slow down if too high a temp is reached.
Right, but it's given that you should always try to stay well below that temp. So what should I be aiming for (after overclocking)?trinketsummoner said:GPUs on the whole run a lot hotter than a CPU. Your temps seem fine - there should be a recommended max temp thats on temp display part of the CP. My 6800GT runs between 58C and 85C with a max recommended of 120C! Most GPUs will also slow down if too high a temp is reached.
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As long as it stays under 100C under full load then i wouldn't worry about it. If it gets too hot it will just throttle down.
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damn video cards can boil water, perhaps comeone can create a case that uses the heat of a new video card to cook noodles or something?
my 6800gt idles at 57, didnt get a chance to see full load temp yet, i think ill play windowed ut2k3 to get an idea
my 6800gt idles at 57, didnt get a chance to see full load temp yet, i think ill play windowed ut2k3 to get an idea
get a video card cooler. im too tired to explain what kind... im half asleep here. but my 9800XT 256MB was at a good 40C idle and 60C on load. i got a heatsink n fan for it... the zalman thingy and ram stays at a good... like 30C on idle and 35C on load and the core is umm 36C idle i think and rarely goes above 40C on load. after i got the vga cooler my PC temps went down a bit. i stay idle at 28C cuz its liquid cooled. before i would stay idle at 100/100+ i dont remember. jeez im tired goodnight
ps: it would probably help you out the same! goodluck.. if you get a vga heatsink cooler piece of metal thing
ps: it would probably help you out the same! goodluck.. if you get a vga heatsink cooler piece of metal thing