GPU Core running hot lately

Xolias · 05-05-2006, 04:42 AM

So earlier today my GPU core alarm goes off because it's at 120, and the ambient is at 70, which I've never had a problem with before. I started dual screening about a week ago, but until now it's been fine.

So after this happened, my normal gpu core temp is like 111C under load and 80C idle, which is quite higher than normal for me. Should I be worried? What should I do about this?

It's an eVGA 6800GT 256MB.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-05-2006, 04:57 AM

Hi,

Have you gone in with a can of air and blown the dust out of the heatsink and fan? That is what I would do first. Also, make sure that fan has not quit on you.

Xolias · 05-06-2006, 04:41 AM

Nah fan is working fine, I cleaned it earlier with a Q-tip, but haven't had the time to get any compressed air. No changes except for when I boot games like WoW it takes a while for everything to completely appear, like characters, and other models. A lot slower than normal.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-06-2006, 07:10 AM

Hi again,

Just for kicks, run this program and see what readings it gives you for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds:

SensorView Pro (Free to try for like 21 days – Is excellent)

http://www.stvsoft.com/download.php?id=122

Report back so we can get a comparison. Be sure to run it both at-rest and under-stress for the temperatures.

4576foxtrot · 05-07-2006, 01:36 AM

your temp is that high!!!?!?!! holy crap dude mine runs at 45c on a very heavy load....is your fan on the card working at all?

Xolias · 05-07-2006, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

Hi again,

Just for kicks, run this program and see what readings it gives you for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds:

SensorView Pro (Free to try for like 21 days – Is excellent)

http://www.stvsoft.com/download.php?id=122

Report back so we can get a comparison. Be sure to run it both at-rest and under-stress for the temperatures.

You're gonna have to help me out with how to get it to read my video card. I've got MBM5 but I don't know what info you're looking for,

Tumbleweed36 · 05-07-2006, 06:46 AM

Hi,

My recommendation for the best reading is the link I gave you above. I have not been impressed with the data that MBM5 gives you. The link I gave you is a very small download, perfectly safe, and provides very clear data.

Xolias · 05-07-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

Hi,

My recommendation for the best reading is the link I gave you above. I have not been impressed with the data that MBM5 gives you. The link I gave you is a very small download, perfectly safe, and provides very clear data.

I understand that part, I downloaded the the program you suggested, but I can't figure out how to check video card temps, or fan speeds.

05-05-2006, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xolias Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 149 OS: WinXP My System	GPU Core running hot lately So earlier today my GPU core alarm goes off because it's at 120, and the ambient is at 70, which I've never had a problem with before. I started dual screening about a week ago, but until now it's been fine. So after this happened, my normal gpu core temp is like 111C under load and 80C idle, which is quite higher than normal for me. Should I be worried? What should I do about this? It's an eVGA 6800GT 256MB.

05-05-2006, 04:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Have you gone in with a can of air and blown the dust out of the heatsink and fan? That is what I would do first. Also, make sure that fan has not quit on you. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-06-2006, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Hi again, Just for kicks, run this program and see what readings it gives you for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds: SensorView Pro (Free to try for like 21 days – Is excellent) http://www.stvsoft.com/download.php?id=122 Report back so we can get a comparison. Be sure to run it both at-rest and under-stress for the temperatures. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-07-2006, 01:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
4576foxtrot Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 19 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2	your temp is that high!!!?!?!! holy crap dude mine runs at 45c on a very heavy load....is your fan on the card working at all? __________________ "Thanks a pantload chet"

05-07-2006, 06:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,720 OS: XP Professional	Hi, My recommendation for the best reading is the link I gave you above. I have not been impressed with the data that MBM5 gives you. The link I gave you is a very small download, perfectly safe, and provides very clear data. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-06-2006, 04:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Xolias Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 149 OS: WinXP My System	Nah fan is working fine, I cleaned it earlier with a Q-tip, but haven't had the time to get any compressed air. No changes except for when I boot games like WoW it takes a while for everything to completely appear, like characters, and other models. A lot slower than normal.