Hey.. I am facing an extreme issue with my 5970. I got a 5970 & 5870 in crossfire. the 5970 has been overclocked to 850/1200 through a BIOS I created two years ago. The ambient Temp of my room maybe 30c-34c in summers. since lat two years the cards idled at 49c (5870) & 55c/59c (5970). while playing in Eyefinity they maxed out at 77c(5870) & 84c/87c. though these temps are high, but considering ambient temps, they are pretty decent. In winters they go down to 34c, 41c/44c & maxed out on an average at 73c.
But this summer, for some reason, my 5970 seems to be having an issue maintaining idle temp. It starts at 89c/91c & while playing, even in one monitor, goes to 101c/105c. I thought it was possible dust issue, so I stripped down my computer, cleaned everything & put it back. that seems to have worsened the issue. now it goes upto 105c/109c & computer black screens. I tried changing the BIOS to other version hoping to get it down, but no luck. the voltage supplied in this card is 1.0625v. It HAS been stable for past two years. what do you guys this is the issue? Any suggestions are welcome.
But this summer, for some reason, my 5970 seems to be having an issue maintaining idle temp. It starts at 89c/91c & while playing, even in one monitor, goes to 101c/105c. I thought it was possible dust issue, so I stripped down my computer, cleaned everything & put it back. that seems to have worsened the issue. now it goes upto 105c/109c & computer black screens. I tried changing the BIOS to other version hoping to get it down, but no luck. the voltage supplied in this card is 1.0625v. It HAS been stable for past two years. what do you guys this is the issue? Any suggestions are welcome.