Hot graphics card?

jackmc2007 · 01-13-2009, 07:00 AM

Hi guys

I just upgraded to a 8800gt and tested out works great but when i opened the case up this morning to upgrade my ram it was really warm verging on hot, but id been on desktop the whole morning. I dont know much about graphics card so was wondering how normal this is and is it dangerous for the card?

thanks guys any help would be appreciated

**vladimirb** · 01-13-2009, 07:11 AM

Hello...
Could you provide us with system specifications???
What make/model is your PSU???
What was your previous Graphic card???

Download SpeedFun and check temperatures:

http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

Your graphic card have active or passive cooler???

Keep us posted...

jackmc2007 · 01-13-2009, 07:48 AM

My pc is an

Advent T9409

Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4GHz

Jeantech 700wt

2Gb ram

vista 32-bit

previous graphics card was a 8500gt

thanks! :)

**vladimirb** · 01-13-2009, 08:15 AM

I am not sure your PSU is good and can handle your graphic card...
You didnt post temperatures and if your graphic card has active or passive cooler...

jackmc2007 · 01-13-2009, 08:23 AM

I downloaded SpeedFan and these are my temperatures
and im not sure about the active or passive cooler?

GPU: 66C
temp1: 52C
temp2: 46C
temp3: -128C
core1: 52C
core2: 48C
core3: 47C
core4: 54C

**vladimirb** · 01-13-2009, 08:52 AM

Are these temperatures in idle mode [when you or not doing anything, but only system booted] or when you play some game, watch movie or surfing while listening some music???

Active cooler has active ventilator and passive cooler is without it just metal ribs...
Open one side of the case if you can and check...

jackmc2007 · 01-13-2009, 09:05 AM

Those temperatures are when im surfing and things. I just put crysis on for about 15-20 minutes minimized and it said the GPU had gone up to 84C?

and i opened up the case erm, its got a cover over it then all i can see is the fan?

thanks

**emosun** · 01-13-2009, 06:57 PM

The power supply looks decent , but doesnt have enough amps on the single 12v rails (only 19). Try combineing the rails before they go into the gpu so you can get some more power out of it.

**FreoHeaveho** · 01-14-2009, 04:21 AM

That PSU has a combined output of 700W, which is provided by three 12V rails. 12V1 is rated at 16A and powers the motherboard, CPU1 and first PCI-E plug, 12V2 is rated at 25A and powers CPU2, the second PCI-E and S-ATA plugs while 12V3 is rated at 17A and powers the Molex plugs.

It is extremely unstable PSU, i would definately recommend a better quality one. Please do not combine the rails, this is very dangerous and will not provide any benefit as this PSU is not a true "multi-rail" design.

You need something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

01-13-2009, 07:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Hot graphics card? Hi guys I just upgraded to a 8800gt and tested out works great but when i opened the case up this morning to upgrade my ram it was really warm verging on hot, but id been on desktop the whole morning. I dont know much about graphics card so was wondering how normal this is and is it dangerous for the card? thanks guys any help would be appreciated

01-13-2009, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,689 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Hot graphics card? Hello... Could you provide us with system specifications??? What make/model is your PSU??? What was your previous Graphic card??? Download SpeedFun and check temperatures: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php Your graphic card have active or passive cooler??? Keep us posted... __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

01-13-2009, 07:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Hot graphics card? My pc is an Advent T9409 Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Jeantech 700wt 2Gb ram vista 32-bit previous graphics card was a 8500gt thanks! :)

01-13-2009, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,689 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Hot graphics card? I am not sure your PSU is good and can handle your graphic card... You didnt post temperatures and if your graphic card has active or passive cooler... __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

01-13-2009, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Hot graphics card? I downloaded SpeedFan and these are my temperatures and im not sure about the active or passive cooler? GPU: 66C temp1: 52C temp2: 46C temp3: -128C core1: 52C core2: 48C core3: 47C core4: 54C

01-13-2009, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,689 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Hot graphics card? Are these temperatures in idle mode [when you or not doing anything, but only system booted] or when you play some game, watch movie or surfing while listening some music??? Active cooler has active ventilator and passive cooler is without it just metal ribs... Open one side of the case if you can and check... __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

01-13-2009, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Hot graphics card? Those temperatures are when im surfing and things. I just put crysis on for about 15-20 minutes minimized and it said the GPU had gone up to 84C? and i opened up the case erm, its got a cover over it then all i can see is the fan? thanks

01-13-2009, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,993 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Hot graphics card? The power supply looks decent , but doesnt have enough amps on the single 12v rails (only 19). Try combineing the rails before they go into the gpu so you can get some more power out of it. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

01-14-2009, 04:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,225 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Hot graphics card? That PSU has a combined output of 700W, which is provided by three 12V rails. 12V1 is rated at 16A and powers the motherboard, CPU1 and first PCI-E plug, 12V2 is rated at 25A and powers CPU2, the second PCI-E and S-ATA plugs while 12V3 is rated at 17A and powers the Molex plugs. It is extremely unstable PSU, i would definately recommend a better quality one. Please do not combine the rails, this is very dangerous and will not provide any benefit as this PSU is not a true "multi-rail" design. You need something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper