my graphics card temp is far to high!

FULLmetallica · 10-11-2009, 12:16 PM

i have a Redeon HD4870 and it's temp while idle is 76. this seems far too high to me, though i could be wrong.

i have not OC'ed my GPU, not to my knowledge anyway. i did recently OC my CPU for the first time. i upped the FSB and CPU voltage but thats all. could this have had an affect?

thanks

**emosun** · 10-11-2009, 09:26 PM

Post all system specs include the power supply make and model. Also post what the case cooling setup is like. Is the room temp high?

FULLmetallica · 10-12-2009, 05:15 AM

**emosun** · 10-12-2009, 05:51 AM

What case are you using with what fan setup? If the room temperature is ever hot then the pc cannot stay cool , the computer needs to be taking in large amounts of cool air for that card. At least 2 120mm fans intake and exhaust.

FULLmetallica · 10-12-2009, 08:06 AM

i have the Coolermaster CM690 and i have 1 120mm case fan.

**Tyree** · 10-12-2009, 12:03 PM

The Coolermaster CM690 "should" have come with 3 120MM fans. One front (lighted)-one rear and one side.

FULLmetallica · 10-12-2009, 12:11 PM

dont think it did. i got it from ebuyer

**emosun** · 10-12-2009, 12:56 PM

Get some more 120mm's and occupy all of it's ports , if that case cannot properly move the air for that card it's bound to get hot.

**Tyree** · 10-12-2009, 02:12 PM

I would add a 120MM (blowing into the case) to the front of the case. That is a very roomy case and should have no problems with airflow. Rerouting wiring cmay also help.

FULLmetallica · 10-12-2009, 04:41 PM

wont that result in an extremely loud pc? better than paying the money for a new GPU after overheating i guess but still, annoying.

**Tyree** · 10-12-2009, 04:48 PM

I INSIST on a quiet PC. One of my PC's uses that case w/ the front and rear 120MM fans running and they are barely audible.
You could also try mounting the PSU upside down. That would let the PSU fan draw hot air away from the GPU and out of the case.

FULLmetallica · 10-12-2009, 05:20 PM

ok thanks i will buy one as soon as possible.

10-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	my graphics card temp is far to high! i have a Redeon HD4870 and it's temp while idle is 76. this seems far too high to me, though i could be wrong. i have not OC'ed my GPU, not to my knowledge anyway. i did recently OC my CPU for the first time. i upped the FSB and CPU voltage but thats all. could this have had an affect? thanks

10-11-2009, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,898 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! Post all system specs include the power supply make and model. Also post what the case cooling setup is like. Is the room temp high? __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-12-2009, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! specs CPU: Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz \| GPU: Radeon HD 4870 \| Mobo: Asus P5Q P45 \| RAM: OCZ 4GB 1066GHz \| HDD: 2x 1TB Samsung \| Cooling: Zalman CNPS9700-LED \| PSU: Corsair 620W HX Modular PSU - ATX12V v2.2 APFC my room temp can be very hot but lately it's being cold due to weather.

10-12-2009, 05:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,898 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! What case are you using with what fan setup? If the room temperature is ever hot then the pc cannot stay cool , the computer needs to be taking in large amounts of cool air for that card. At least 2 120mm fans intake and exhaust. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-12-2009, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! i have the Coolermaster CM690 and i have 1 120mm case fan.

10-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! The Coolermaster CM690 "should" have come with 3 120MM fans. One front (lighted)-one rear and one side. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-12-2009, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! dont think it did. i got it from ebuyer

10-12-2009, 12:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,898 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! Get some more 120mm's and occupy all of it's ports , if that case cannot properly move the air for that card it's bound to get hot. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-12-2009, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! I would add a 120MM (blowing into the case) to the front of the case. That is a very roomy case and should have no problems with airflow. Rerouting wiring cmay also help. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-12-2009, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! wont that result in an extremely loud pc? better than paying the money for a new GPU after overheating i guess but still, annoying.

10-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,410 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! I INSIST on a quiet PC. One of my PC's uses that case w/ the front and rear 120MM fans running and they are barely audible. You could also try mounting the PSU upside down. That would let the PSU fan draw hot air away from the GPU and out of the case. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-12-2009, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
FULLmetallica Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 73 OS: Vista 64bit + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: my graphics card temp is far to high! ok thanks i will buy one as soon as possible.