Card Overheating

Garrett123321 · 03-28-2009, 08:17 AM

I have a dedicated video card that seems to be overheating. I was wondering what could I do in order to cool it down ( The GPU )

dai · 03-28-2009, 09:47 AM

what are you running
video card
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
wattage

check the listings in the bios for voltages and temperatures and post them
what is the gpu temp

Garrett123321 · 03-28-2009, 10:19 AM

I was thinking more of a heatsink type deal I need soemones opinion of a good one.

dai · 03-28-2009, 10:44 AM

where is the information asked for

Garrett123321 · 03-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Manufacturer:
Dell Inc.
Processor:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz
Memory:
2046MB RAM
Hard Drive:
309 GB
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Monitor:
Dell SE198WFP(Analog) & Generic PnP Monitor
Sound Card:
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Speakers/Headphones:
Headphones
Keyboard:
Wireless Logitech
Mouse:
Wireless Logitech
Mouse Surface:
Desktop
Operating System:
Windows Vista™ Home Premium Service Pack 1
Motherboard:
Not sure

Temp - about 65 C idle can get past 70 on games

dai · 03-28-2009, 12:19 PM

is the temps for the cpu or the gpu

for the gpu they would be normal

if they are for the cpu they are to high and you need to redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

did the v/card come with the computer or have you added it

Garrett123321 · 03-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Its the GPU and Its been added I just talked with a professional and he said the best thing was for another fan but if its normal than its fine Its just I use Hardware sensors monitor 4.4 to tell me the temperatures and I didn't know wast the regular range was for it but it seemed to high.

PS: Tell me what the regular temps are for the GPU?

**grimx133** · 03-28-2009, 04:21 PM

They vary, some cards run hotter than others. For example, my 9800GT idles in the mid 60'sC. at default fan speed, I turn the fan up to 85% and get low 50's idle, and mid 70's with a 100% load on the gpu. Then the 8600GT I have in another machine idles in the 40's and around 60ish with 100% load. It's usually recommended to stay under 75C. but they're made to run hot, if need be. Yours are within spec, however cooler is always better for any component.

Garrett123321 · 03-28-2009, 04:34 PM

How do you turn up the fan?

Its not on my program I use

**grimx133** · 03-28-2009, 05:48 PM

I use evga's precision program, very very easy to use. Lot of people go with riva tuner, but it's more complicated.
http://majorgeeks.com/EVGA_Precision_d6021.html

dai · 03-28-2009, 10:14 PM

if you are running without any problems like bsod or freezing you don't need to do anything
just enjoy your computer

Garrett123321 · 03-29-2009, 09:53 AM

Ah well I like to have my computer running at optimal efficiency lol specially since I intend to make a gate keeper soon so I wanted practice.

03-28-2009, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Card Overheating I have a dedicated video card that seems to be overheating. I was wondering what could I do in order to cool it down ( The GPU )

03-28-2009, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,569 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Card Overheating what are you running video card cpu m/board ram power supply brand wattage check the listings in the bios for voltages and temperatures and post them what is the gpu temp __________________

03-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: Card Overheating I was thinking more of a heatsink type deal I need soemones opinion of a good one.

03-28-2009, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,569 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Card Overheating where is the information asked for __________________

03-28-2009, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: Card Overheating Manufacturer: Dell Inc. Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.8GHz Memory: 2046MB RAM Hard Drive: 309 GB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT Monitor: Dell SE198WFP(Analog) & Generic PnP Monitor Sound Card: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) Speakers/Headphones: Headphones Keyboard: Wireless Logitech Mouse: Wireless Logitech Mouse Surface: Desktop Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium Service Pack 1 Motherboard: Not sure Temp - about 65 C idle can get past 70 on games Last edited by Garrett123321; 03-28-2009 at 11:12 AM.

03-28-2009, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,569 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Card Overheating is the temps for the cpu or the gpu for the gpu they would be normal if they are for the cpu they are to high and you need to redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm did the v/card come with the computer or have you added it __________________

03-28-2009, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: Card Overheating Its the GPU and Its been added I just talked with a professional and he said the best thing was for another fan but if its normal than its fine Its just I use Hardware sensors monitor 4.4 to tell me the temperatures and I didn't know wast the regular range was for it but it seemed to high. PS: Tell me what the regular temps are for the GPU?

03-28-2009, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,137 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Card Overheating They vary, some cards run hotter than others. For example, my 9800GT idles in the mid 60'sC. at default fan speed, I turn the fan up to 85% and get low 50's idle, and mid 70's with a 100% load on the gpu. Then the 8600GT I have in another machine idles in the 40's and around 60ish with 100% load. It's usually recommended to stay under 75C. but they're made to run hot, if need be. Yours are within spec, however cooler is always better for any component. __________________

03-28-2009, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: Card Overheating How do you turn up the fan? Its not on my program I use

03-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,137 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Card Overheating I use evga's precision program, very very easy to use. Lot of people go with riva tuner, but it's more complicated. http://majorgeeks.com/EVGA_Precision_d6021.html __________________

03-28-2009, 10:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,569 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Card Overheating if you are running without any problems like bsod or freezing you don't need to do anything just enjoy your computer __________________

03-29-2009, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Garrett123321 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Vista	Re: Card Overheating Ah well I like to have my computer running at optimal efficiency lol specially since I intend to make a gate keeper soon so I wanted practice.