heating

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 12:39 PM

i have an nvidia geforce 8600GT for my gpu and when it is under load it gets up to 85C is that to hot for my gpu???i was thinking of getting a slot fan for below it would that eb a good idea??? thanks

~~!I am Newb!~~ · 07-14-2008, 01:19 PM

85C.... good for your GPU?? no its not good... not good at all... list your complete specs of your computer (PSU included plz)

**wrench97** · 07-14-2008, 02:31 PM

If you could pull the side of the case and check to see if the fan on the video card is running, Is it making any noise?
When you post back tell us your specs
Brand, Model if OEM IE Dell deminson 8500
If custom build
Motherboard
video card brand and model
PSU brand, model,amps on the 12v rail(s)

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 02:48 PM

here are some specs and its a dell inspiron 530

Manufacturer:
Dell Inc.
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory:
3326MB RAM (actually 4 gigs but yah Vista)
Hard Drive:
320 GB Total
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Monitor:
Generic PnP Monitor
Sound Card:
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard:
USB Root Hub
Mouse:
USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Motherboard:
Computer Case:

**wrench97** · 07-14-2008, 02:58 PM

Did it come with the card or did you add it?

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 03:14 PM

yes it came with the pc..oh and a note i took these temps using HWmonitor while i ran 3Dmark 06

**wrench97** · 07-14-2008, 03:41 PM

Do you have Ntune installed?

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 04:05 PM

no i do not

**wrench97** · 07-14-2008, 04:36 PM

Did you pop the side cover off and look at the fan on the video card?
Try downloading Sensor View Pro lets see if it reads the same HWM It's a free trial you can uninstall after using. http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33
Are you having any video problems IE artifacting or streaking or anything?

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 06:42 PM

the video cards fan is functioning and it reads the same temps and no there is no problems at all everything is running smoothly.

**wrench97** · 07-14-2008, 06:56 PM

I would get a can of compressed air and gently blow out the heat sink and fan area, the cards do run hot mine runs 68-74, 80 seems a little too warm.

havoc928 · 07-14-2008, 07:23 PM

ok i will have to do that with the air....oh and i ran a little test

i played UT3 with settings maxed out except for resolution for 10 minutes and i got 84C on the gpu

**Fox** · 07-23-2008, 02:07 PM

85 load as a ceiling is definitely high for the card, but I don't think it'll ruin it. GPUs are made to handle higher temps than CPUs. As wrench mentioned, check the heatsink for blockages, and make sure that NTune has the fan set to increase to 100% speed on load.

If you're still concerned, there are aftermarket coolers you can get for nvidia cards that are easy to install.

~~!I am Newb!~~ · 07-31-2008, 01:08 PM

if none of these work well your GPU heat sensor is probably malfunctionning, its not like you GPU is going to bust, all youll be getting is some wierd temp readings...

07-14-2008, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	heating i have an nvidia geforce 8600GT for my gpu and when it is under load it gets up to 85C is that to hot for my gpu???i was thinking of getting a slot fan for below it would that eb a good idea??? thanks

07-14-2008, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~!I am Newb!~~ Troubled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 59 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate (Enriched version)	Re: heating 85C.... good for your GPU?? no its not good... not good at all... list your complete specs of your computer (PSU included plz)

07-14-2008, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: heating If you could pull the side of the case and check to see if the fan on the video card is running, Is it making any noise? When you post back tell us your specs Brand, Model if OEM IE Dell deminson 8500 If custom build Motherboard video card brand and model PSU brand, model,amps on the 12v rail(s) __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2008, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	Re: heating here are some specs and its a dell inspiron 530 Manufacturer: Dell Inc. Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz Memory: 3326MB RAM (actually 4 gigs but yah Vista) Hard Drive: 320 GB Total Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor Sound Card: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) Speakers/Headphones: Keyboard: USB Root Hub Mouse: USB Root Hub Mouse Surface: Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545) Motherboard: Computer Case: Last edited by havoc928; 07-14-2008 at 02:49 PM.

07-14-2008, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: heating Did it come with the card or did you add it? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2008, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	Re: heating yes it came with the pc..oh and a note i took these temps using HWmonitor while i ran 3Dmark 06

07-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: heating Do you have Ntune installed? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	Re: heating no i do not

07-14-2008, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: heating Did you pop the side cover off and look at the fan on the video card? Try downloading Sensor View Pro lets see if it reads the same HWM It's a free trial you can uninstall after using. http://www.stvsoft.com/index.php?opt...d=17&Itemid=33 Are you having any video problems IE artifacting or streaking or anything? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2008, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	Re: heating the video cards fan is functioning and it reads the same temps and no there is no problems at all everything is running smoothly.

07-14-2008, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: heating I would get a can of compressed air and gently blow out the heat sink and fan area, the cards do run hot mine runs 68-74, 80 seems a little too warm. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
havoc928 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 47 OS: Vista, Xp, Ubuntu Linux	Re: heating ok i will have to do that with the air....oh and i ran a little test i played UT3 with settings maxed out except for resolution for 10 minutes and i got 84C on the gpu

07-23-2008, 02:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: heating 85 load as a ceiling is definitely high for the card, but I don't think it'll ruin it. GPUs are made to handle higher temps than CPUs. As wrench mentioned, check the heatsink for blockages, and make sure that NTune has the fan set to increase to 100% speed on load. If you're still concerned, there are aftermarket coolers you can get for nvidia cards that are easy to install. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-31-2008, 01:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
~~!I am Newb!~~ Troubled Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 59 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate (Enriched version)	Re: heating if none of these work well your GPU heat sensor is probably malfunctionning, its not like you GPU is going to bust, all youll be getting is some wierd temp readings...