So, I recently got my computer.
Specs:
NZXT Phantom
Asrock z77 extreme4
i5-3570k (No OC)
7970 (No OC)
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16 gigs of 1866mhz ram
Corsair TX750 psu
and a 1tb 7200 rpm caviar blue western digital hdd
(no ssd, might get one on black friday)
So, as I started to test out some applications, I found very odd results regarding the gpu usage and was also wondering if my temps were too high. While playing Splinter Cell Blacklist, my gpu usage is 99% and my temps stay at 77-78 degrees celsius. While playing Blacklight Retribution, at the LOGIN SCREEN, I have 99% gpu usage and my temps are at like 76 degrees celsius.
I have 1x 200mm fan on the top of my case, 2x 120 mm fans pointed toward my HDD, 1x 120mm on the rear, and an asetek 550 Liquid cooling system planted on that rear fan with a radiator. I was wondering if 70-80 degrees celsius was dangerous for the 7970 and if it would last long or not.
Also, there is space for another 200/230mm fan that is pointed towards the gpu and I want to buy a 200mm for that space exactly.
http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/121-fz-200mm-led-case-fan
Will it help at all with my temps if I wanted this system to last log?
I am very unfamiliar with temperatures and how the gpu should normally act. This is my first system and I don't want it to last only 2 years when my gpu is already burnt out. I know that the 7970 is a really hot and loud card, but I was just making sure, since I don't want to take any risks. Thanks.
Specs:
NZXT Phantom
Asrock z77 extreme4
i5-3570k (No OC)
7970 (No OC)
Corsair Dominator Platinum 16 gigs of 1866mhz ram
Corsair TX750 psu
and a 1tb 7200 rpm caviar blue western digital hdd
(no ssd, might get one on black friday)
So, as I started to test out some applications, I found very odd results regarding the gpu usage and was also wondering if my temps were too high. While playing Splinter Cell Blacklist, my gpu usage is 99% and my temps stay at 77-78 degrees celsius. While playing Blacklight Retribution, at the LOGIN SCREEN, I have 99% gpu usage and my temps are at like 76 degrees celsius.
I have 1x 200mm fan on the top of my case, 2x 120 mm fans pointed toward my HDD, 1x 120mm on the rear, and an asetek 550 Liquid cooling system planted on that rear fan with a radiator. I was wondering if 70-80 degrees celsius was dangerous for the 7970 and if it would last long or not.
Also, there is space for another 200/230mm fan that is pointed towards the gpu and I want to buy a 200mm for that space exactly.
http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/121-fz-200mm-led-case-fan
Will it help at all with my temps if I wanted this system to last log?
I am very unfamiliar with temperatures and how the gpu should normally act. This is my first system and I don't want it to last only 2 years when my gpu is already burnt out. I know that the 7970 is a really hot and loud card, but I was just making sure, since I don't want to take any risks. Thanks.