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evga superclocked gtx 660 a little warm

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August 9, 2013 1:58:40 PM

OK, the problem only seems to be with swtor, but I noticed that the temp hits over 80 Celsius. I am using a cooler master elite 361 case, which has a fan blowing into the case, that is the only fan I have in it. The 660 is right next to a tv tuner, but it isn't long enough to block the fan. Is 80-85 degrees too hot for a 660? If so, what can I do to help the temp. I don't want to lower the game settings, but if I have to I will.

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August 9, 2013 3:25:15 PM

get a new case with front ventilation blowing into the case directly onto the card, and exhaust blowing out the top. That case is not ventilated for a gaming GPU.
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August 9, 2013 4:49:07 PM

vertexx said:
get a new case with front ventilation blowing into the case directly onto the card, and exhaust blowing out the top. That case is not ventilated for a gaming GPU.


Hi, and thanks for your quick reply.
Unfortunately, replacing the case is going to have to be a absolute last resort, Sorry, but the unique design of the case is an absolute must. I can add a couple fans to it if necessary. According to the specs of the case, it supports:

Top: 120mm fan x 1, 80/90mm (installed 120mm)
Front: 80mm fan x 1 (optional)
Rear: 80mm fan x 2 (optional)
Side: 80/90/120mm fan x 1 (This one will be difficult due to the height of the gpu, but I can get a slot cover, and put the card in another pcie slot.)

Here is another thought, I am assuming superclocked means that it is overclocked. If that is the case, what if I use afterburner to adjust the settings?
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August 9, 2013 5:35:01 PM

hmm, i have 2 gtx660's and then highest i've seen either of them hit is 67c. If i were you id turn on vsync, this reduces the stress on the gpu and removes screen tearing, you should always have this on imo. And set up a custom fan speed profile with msi afterburner, making the speed ramp up faster and sooner. You say you have one fan blowing into the case, thats not going to help, move that fan to the upper-rear of the case sucking hot air out, cool air will naturally flow back in to the case when air comes out. Problem solved.
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August 10, 2013 7:01:25 AM

iam2thecrowe said:
hmm, i have 2 gtx660's and then highest i've seen either of them hit is 67c. If i were you id turn on vsync, this reduces the stress on the gpu and removes screen tearing, you should always have this on imo. And set up a custom fan speed profile with msi afterburner, making the speed ramp up faster and sooner. You say you have one fan blowing into the case, thats not going to help, move that fan to the upper-rear of the case sucking hot air out, cool air will naturally flow back in to the case when air comes out. Problem solved.


Hi, thanks for your reply
The fan I marked as installed in the last post, is now blowing air out instead of in. No difference. Turn on Vsync? don't you mean turn it off? My understanding is VSYNC adds stress to the card. Either way, it is off.
I will try the after burner when I get home from work.

OK, I went into Afterburner, and managed to get the GPU down to 72 degrees. Is that still too high? I can adjust the fan speed a little more, and I have 3 more case fans on order. They should be in on Tuesday. When I get the fans, they are 80mm fans, should they blow in or out? i already have the top one blowing out.
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August 10, 2013 9:56:16 AM

Do you have your case standing up vertically, or on a desk horizontally? It looks like that case supports either configuration. Fan placement may be affected by how you have it oriented.
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August 10, 2013 10:03:42 AM

Looking at the case manual, it looks the front and side fans will be key to getting fresh air on the GPU. Definitely have these two blowing in. Given the front is only 80mm, you definitely want to try to get the side fan installed. The 80mm back and 120mm top fans should be blowing out.

Also, make sure the hard drive/cages don't block the flow of air coming in from the front - rearrange if necessary/possible.

Getting good bottom/front to top/back air-flow will definitely make a difference, but you have got to get fresh air getting to the card.
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August 10, 2013 12:07:11 PM

vertexx said:
Do you have your case standing up vertically, or on a desk horizontally? It looks like that case supports either configuration. Fan placement may be affected by how you have it oriented.


Horizontally. I ordered more fans though, they should be in on Tuesday. Right now, the fan I am using, won't go on the side panel, because the card is too tall for the panel to go back on with a fan attached to it.

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August 10, 2013 12:12:17 PM

vertexx said:
Looking at the case manual, it looks the front and side fans will be key to getting fresh air on the GPU. Definitely have these two blowing in. Given the front is only 80mm, you definitely want to try to get the side fan installed. The 80mm back and 120mm top fans should be blowing out.

Also, make sure the hard drive/cages don't block the flow of air coming in from the front - rearrange if necessary/possible.

Getting good bottom/front to top/back air-flow will definitely make a difference, but you have got to get fresh air getting to the card.


This was basically the plan I came up with this morning. I just wasn't sure which way the fans should blow.

The lower cage isn't used, I have the hard drive where the floppy would go. The blank for the 3.5 inch bay is still installed, so the air won't get out from there.
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