Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming]

Ph1l0z0ph3r · 10-15-2007, 06:20 PM

My video card is averaging temps about 70-80 degrees and im wondering if this is way too hot? And what can i do too lower the temp. Also would having the cover on make a difference??

**blackduck30** · 10-15-2007, 06:30 PM

without knowing your card all i can recommend is looking at the Zalman site for a compatible heatsink/fan.

70/80C is getting on the verge of too hot and if you are constantly at that temp it will do damage.

You can look at the air flow in your case as well. Good air flow is essential, a front fan Blowing cooler air in and a 120mm rear fan ( if possible ) sucking hot air out

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/eng_index.asp

something like this

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=201&code=013
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Ph1l0z0ph3r · 10-15-2007, 06:42 PM

I have a GeForce 6600 with one side fan,a rear led 80mm fan,and then the cpu fan. The video card has its own fan but i suspect its not running very well.

**pharoah** · 10-15-2007, 07:26 PM

blackduck has made a good suggestion.i would look into an aftermarket cooler for it,or you could add some more case fans for overall better air flow.

Ph1l0z0ph3r · 10-15-2007, 08:06 PM

Well i got it to go down to 55 degrees

Ima install the new 163.71 drivers and see if that changes anything since all the previous drivers ive been installing wrongly.

**pharoah** · 10-15-2007, 08:44 PM

are these idle temps you are posting for the video card?you might also want to check the inside of your pc for a dust buildup in the fans.

Ph1l0z0ph3r · 10-16-2007, 10:35 AM

Would be having the side of the case off make a big impact? Like if i put it back on would that keep the coldness in better? And those temps were while the pc was somewhat idle i was on firefox and had a video in WMP.

**koala** · 10-16-2007, 06:11 PM

Removing the side panel is usually a temporary measure to see how it affects temperatures. As already said, you need to keep it closed and have 2 fans to create a path of cool air passing over the motherboard. This is far more effective than an open case.

Check the temps/voltages again while playing a fullscreen 3d game. Alt-tab out of the game and take a screenshot of the readings.

Ph1l0z0ph3r · 10-16-2007, 06:47 PM

Alright i put the case back on and i took the temps while playing Half Life 2 and for the most part they were the same except the video card went up about 1 or 2 degrees.

**koala** · 10-17-2007, 01:03 AM

Is the graphics card fan spinning freely or is it making any kind of unusual noise? Are there any cables above the fan that could be affecting the airflow? Have you looked at the replacement fans suggested by blackduck?

10-15-2007, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming] My video card is averaging temps about 70-80 degrees and im wondering if this is way too hot? And what can i do too lower the temp. Also would having the cover on make a difference??

10-15-2007, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackduck30 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,230 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Video card running hot? without knowing your card all i can recommend is looking at the Zalman site for a compatible heatsink/fan. 70/80C is getting on the verge of too hot and if you are constantly at that temp it will do damage. You can look at the air flow in your case as well. Good air flow is essential, a front fan Blowing cooler air in and a 120mm rear fan ( if possible ) sucking hot air out http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/eng_index.asp something like this http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=201&code=013 . __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All Last edited by blackduck30; 10-15-2007 at 06:32 PM.

10-15-2007, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Video card running hot? I have a GeForce 6600 with one side fan,a rear led 80mm fan,and then the cpu fan. The video card has its own fan but i suspect its not running very well.

10-15-2007, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Video card running hot? blackduck has made a good suggestion.i would look into an aftermarket cooler for it,or you could add some more case fans for overall better air flow. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

10-15-2007, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Video card running hot? Well i got it to go down to 55 degrees Ima install the new 163.71 drivers and see if that changes anything since all the previous drivers ive been installing wrongly.

10-15-2007, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Video card running hot? are these idle temps you are posting for the video card?you might also want to check the inside of your pc for a dust buildup in the fans. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

10-16-2007, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming] Would be having the side of the case off make a big impact? Like if i put it back on would that keep the coldness in better? And those temps were while the pc was somewhat idle i was on firefox and had a video in WMP.

10-16-2007, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,392 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming] Removing the side panel is usually a temporary measure to see how it affects temperatures. As already said, you need to keep it closed and have 2 fans to create a path of cool air passing over the motherboard. This is far more effective than an open case. Check the temps/voltages again while playing a fullscreen 3d game. Alt-tab out of the game and take a screenshot of the readings. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-16-2007, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 146 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming] Alright i put the case back on and i took the temps while playing Half Life 2 and for the most part they were the same except the video card went up about 1 or 2 degrees.

10-17-2007, 01:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,392 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Video card running hot? [moved from Gaming] Is the graphics card fan spinning freely or is it making any kind of unusual noise? Are there any cables above the fan that could be affecting the airflow? Have you looked at the replacement fans suggested by blackduck? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here