[SOLVED] EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing

Razo222 · 07-11-2009, 01:39 PM

Okay I'm very confused..

i have an EVGA 8800 GTS and it keep overheating and freezing my comp.

I know it's overheating because after my computer crashes and i touch it it burns my finger off. I have 2 fans in front, one fan in the Back, and a fan i rigged up on top of the card that keeps it more cool ( it freezes less often when i do this ) and all the fans, even the built in video card fan, run perfectly.

My power supply is 480 W, easily enough to power this card. When i stick my hand in the case, it is very cool, except touching the video card is still very hot.

I'm thinking one reason might be that the wires from the power supply are VERY thick and take up a lot of room, which might stop the airflow. But it still confuses me how the case feels cool inside but the video card stays hot.

Anyway I've checked to make sure all the fans are running the right direction and everything so I'm wondering if there might be something wrong with the card.

Thanks for any help,
Jake

makinu1der2 · 07-11-2009, 02:50 PM

Hello,

What is the make and model of the PSU. Not all PSU created equal.

If the card is under powered that will cause it to overheat.

Clean the inside case and vents and fans with compressed air.

Post the temps and voltage from the BIOS.

Try and manage the cables with cable ties to help the airflow.

Download EVGA Precision and adjust the fan controls.

http://www.evga.com/precision/

adrianparke2002 · 07-11-2009, 03:16 PM

480 watt psu isnt suffecient to power a evga video card needs to be 550 and above for actual suffecient play and stabablity

Razo222 · 07-11-2009, 08:15 PM

Okay i will buy a new Power supply.

What is a good Model that i could buy that wouldn't be too expensive?

makinu1der2 · 07-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Try to get one of these quality PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

Razo222 · 07-11-2009, 11:26 PM

Hi, sorry i am an idiot, but it turns out it is a CoolerMaster 600W PSU

so there goes that theory...

Ill try airdusting it all out, but its pretty clean so i don't know if thats the reason.

adrianparke2002 · 07-12-2009, 12:12 AM

thats good, and also can you post your temps from speedfan 4.38 here.

dai · 07-12-2009, 12:18 AM

CoolerMaster 600W PSU

not enough amps on the 12v line and it is one of their low quality units

you need one with an 80+ rating

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air%2b550w

**wrench97** · 07-12-2009, 05:09 AM

Good thing it's a deactivated item less then 70% efficiency does not make for a good PSU.

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 12:33 PM

Okay i really dont have the money for a new PSU i'm going go post my temps in a while.

I cleaned out my case a lot, and rigged something on my case that would divert the airflow towards the video card.

If it continues to freeze, i'm probably just going to put a 9500 GT in, even though i hate to stop using my nice card =(

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 03:08 PM

-SpeedFan v4.38-

IDLE SYSTEM

GPU 63C
SYSTEM 37C
CPU 38C
AUX 45C
CORE 0 50C
CORE 63C
AMBIENT 0C

RUNNING COUNTER-STRIKE: SOURCE

GPU 67C
SYSTEM 39C
CPU 42C
AUX 45C
CORE 0 56C
CORE 66C
AMBIENT 0C

I think thats not too hot but i dont know.

EDIT okay it froze at 68C GPU

Okay i researched it and 68 is nothing for an 8800 gts, so i now know it's not a heat problem.. =((

video card broken? i dunno

**wrench97** · 07-12-2009, 03:42 PM

CPU 42C
CORE 0 56C
CORE 66C
Are far more worrisome, what are you using to get the temps?
Try coretemp > http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
It's strange the core and the total CPU are so far apart.

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Yeah theres mounds of dust on my cpu fan and heatsink that might be causing it to get that hot.

Ill blow the dust out of there then take a temp reading again.

And im using SpeedFan

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 06:19 PM

Okay i took the mega air compressor and blew gallons of dust outta this thing
'

New Readings:

-SpeedFan v4.38-

IDLE

GPU- 61C
SYSTEM- 35C
CPU- 29C - way better
AUX- 44C
CORE 0- 39C
CORE 1- 43C
CORE 61C

Okay this looks alot better.

i'll try in game and see if it freezes

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 09:43 PM

Yeah it froze after a couple hours

So i dunno what to do... Any more help? i might put that other card in..

makinu1der2 · 07-12-2009, 09:46 PM

What is the GPU fan set to?

Try increasing it to 70%

You can use the program I linked in my first post

EVGA Precision.

adrianparke2002 · 07-12-2009, 09:54 PM

this is adrianparke2002 again hi sounds like you are getting your temps under control

Razo222 · 07-12-2009, 10:06 PM

I will try that im just not sure if its the card temp thats the issue.

because its only 69C Max and i've read that it has to go over 80 before its too high.

If you look at the cpu temps i think they might be too hot, it might just be that i will have to use the computer for less periods of time but it still doesnt make sense.. I will get extra cooling though if i have to, theres just not enough room on my motherboard to put the kind that goes under the GPU, because my sound card is in the way.

For now should i keep the side of my case off or keep it on?

**wrench97** · 07-13-2009, 01:22 AM

Check the temps in the Bios to get a reference, speed fan can be off.

Razo222 · 07-14-2009, 05:23 PM

Okay i increased fan speed and it was able to run in-game for over 3 hours without freezing, and i stopped and it never froze so im thinking it was the fan speed that did it? i dunno

but thanks for all the help guys

07-11-2009, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	[SOLVED] EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Okay I'm very confused.. i have an EVGA 8800 GTS and it keep overheating and freezing my comp. I know it's overheating because after my computer crashes and i touch it it burns my finger off. I have 2 fans in front, one fan in the Back, and a fan i rigged up on top of the card that keeps it more cool ( it freezes less often when i do this ) and all the fans, even the built in video card fan, run perfectly. My power supply is 480 W, easily enough to power this card. When i stick my hand in the case, it is very cool, except touching the video card is still very hot. I'm thinking one reason might be that the wires from the power supply are VERY thick and take up a lot of room, which might stop the airflow. But it still confuses me how the case feels cool inside but the video card stays hot. Anyway I've checked to make sure all the fans are running the right direction and everything so I'm wondering if there might be something wrong with the card. Thanks for any help, Jake

07-11-2009, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,015 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Hello, What is the make and model of the PSU. Not all PSU created equal. If the card is under powered that will cause it to overheat. Clean the inside case and vents and fans with compressed air. Post the temps and voltage from the BIOS. Try and manage the cables with cable ties to help the airflow. Download EVGA Precision and adjust the fan controls. http://www.evga.com/precision/ __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-11-2009, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
adrianparke2002 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 62 OS: windows xp service pack 2	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing 480 watt psu isnt suffecient to power a evga video card needs to be 550 and above for actual suffecient play and stabablity

07-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Okay i will buy a new Power supply. What is a good Model that i could buy that wouldn't be too expensive?

07-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,015 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Try to get one of these quality PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-11-2009, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Hi, sorry i am an idiot, but it turns out it is a CoolerMaster 600W PSU so there goes that theory... Ill try airdusting it all out, but its pretty clean so i don't know if thats the reason.

07-12-2009, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
adrianparke2002 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 62 OS: windows xp service pack 2	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing thats good, and also can you post your temps from speedfan 4.38 here.

07-12-2009, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing CoolerMaster 600W PSU not enough amps on the 12v line and it is one of their low quality units you need one with an 80+ rating http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...air%2b550w __________________

07-12-2009, 05:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Good thing it's a deactivated item less then 70% efficiency does not make for a good PSU. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-12-2009, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Okay i really dont have the money for a new PSU i'm going go post my temps in a while. I cleaned out my case a lot, and rigged something on my case that would divert the airflow towards the video card. If it continues to freeze, i'm probably just going to put a 9500 GT in, even though i hate to stop using my nice card =(

07-12-2009, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing -SpeedFan v4.38- IDLE SYSTEM GPU 63C SYSTEM 37C CPU 38C AUX 45C CORE 0 50C CORE 63C AMBIENT 0C RUNNING COUNTER-STRIKE: SOURCE GPU 67C SYSTEM 39C CPU 42C AUX 45C CORE 0 56C CORE 66C AMBIENT 0C I think thats not too hot but i dont know. EDIT okay it froze at 68C GPU Okay i researched it and 68 is nothing for an 8800 gts, so i now know it's not a heat problem.. =(( video card broken? i dunno Last edited by Razo222; 07-12-2009 at 03:29 PM.

07-12-2009, 03:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing CPU 42C CORE 0 56C CORE 66C Are far more worrisome, what are you using to get the temps? Try coretemp > http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/ It's strange the core and the total CPU are so far apart. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Yeah theres mounds of dust on my cpu fan and heatsink that might be causing it to get that hot. Ill blow the dust out of there then take a temp reading again. And im using SpeedFan

07-12-2009, 06:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Okay i took the mega air compressor and blew gallons of dust outta this thing ' New Readings: -SpeedFan v4.38- IDLE GPU- 61C SYSTEM- 35C CPU- 29C - way better AUX- 44C CORE 0- 39C CORE 1- 43C CORE 61C Okay this looks alot better. i'll try in game and see if it freezes

07-12-2009, 09:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Yeah it froze after a couple hours So i dunno what to do... Any more help? i might put that other card in..

07-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
makinu1der2 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 2,015 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1,Win XP SP3,Ubuntu 9.04,Sabayon 4,Windows 7 RC1 x64 My System	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing What is the GPU fan set to? Try increasing it to 70% You can use the program I linked in my first post EVGA Precision. __________________ "The dumbest people I know are those who know it all."

07-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
adrianparke2002 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 62 OS: windows xp service pack 2	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing this is adrianparke2002 again hi sounds like you are getting your temps under control

07-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing I will try that im just not sure if its the card temp thats the issue. because its only 69C Max and i've read that it has to go over 80 before its too high. If you look at the cpu temps i think they might be too hot, it might just be that i will have to use the computer for less periods of time but it still doesnt make sense.. I will get extra cooling though if i have to, theres just not enough room on my motherboard to put the kind that goes under the GPU, because my sound card is in the way. For now should i keep the side of my case off or keep it on? Last edited by Razo222; 07-12-2009 at 10:08 PM.

07-13-2009, 01:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,444 OS: Win7	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Check the temps in the Bios to get a reference, speed fan can be off. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

07-14-2009, 05:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Razo222 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp sp3	Re: EVGA 8800 GTS Overheating and Freezing Okay i increased fan speed and it was able to run in-game for over 3 hours without freezing, and i stopped and it never froze so im thinking it was the fan speed that did it? i dunno but thanks for all the help guys