Is my GPU temp too high?

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

Hey so, as you may have noticed by the title i need to know if my GPU temp is too high?

the GPU i have is:
AMD 6950 1gb

and when using GPU-Z is saying this:

GPU TEMP. #1 = 64.5C
GPU TEMP. #2 = 68.5C
GPU TEMP. #3 = 74.0C

all of the temps are going up and down but not by a huge difference, 0.5, 1.0 ETC

i dunno if ive gave enough information, if i havnt please say so!

Thanks!

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

Is this during games or idle?
For games, then it's fine, idle then it's a bit warm.
Probably too much dust. Use dust blower and brush to clean it.
If your running multiple monitors, then disable the others and see if that drops the temps when it's idle.

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

lp231 :

Just when using the internet really, ill run arma 2 or something and ill get get the temps

masmotors · Dec 6, 2013

if in gaming you are good

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

Dezzlor :

If it's just during games, then it's fine.

ahnilated · Dec 6, 2013

Your temps are fine.

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

lp231 :

When im running a game they dont actually change much?

they change by about 1.0, 2.0 but thats about it

maybe its not my temps thats causing my issues =/

dimebagdavey · Dec 6, 2013

If the temperatures don't seem to change between gaming, preferably demanding, and Idle, then it is one of 2 things imo:
1 - Temperature sensor is damaged and you have to replace the card or live with it.
2 - Motherboard is faulty as it is reporting false or inaccurate data and you can replace it, lots of effort, or again, live with it
3 - Card is filled with dust and the cooler is not working efficiently. Clean it out with a can of compressed air.
Either way, it is work having a feel of the card when playing a game.
Does it feel like a car bonnet left in the sun all day? - replace it
Does it feel like glass/dish fresh from a dishwasher? - It's fine
These things can make you panic but I know from personal experience that these cards are tougher than people think.

good luck

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

dimebagdavey :

Well, visually looking at my computer it is quite dusty D: ill buy a tin of compressed air and give it a blast to see if it changes anything. Thanks!

dimebagdavey · Dec 6, 2013

Dezzlor :

dimebagdavey :

Well, visually looking at my computer it is quite dusty D: ill buy a tin of compressed air and give it a blast to see if it changes anything. Thanks![/quotemsg

Let me know how it goes, I may be able do find another solution for you

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

dimebagdavey :

Dezzlor :

im guessing using a hoover to get away all the dust is a bad idea?

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

Yes extremely bad idea! It creates static and can cause harm and damage your components.
Get a dust blower at your local electronic shop or electronic or office supply store. Shouldn't cost that much.

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

lp231 :

Just to know that im buying the right thing, is this it? http://www.tesco.com/direct/5-star-air-duster-can-hfc-free-compressed-gas-flammable-400ml/575-7730.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=575-7730

And also, if it is where exactly do i spray the air into? do i take the black shell of the graphics card?

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

That one looks kind of weird, Here is another brand.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=falcon+dust+off&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afalcon+dust+off
Blow it through the card's exhaust vents.
If it's a blower fan, use a brush to clean out the dust that is between the fans and heatsink.

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

lp231 :

Exhaust vents? you mean where the fans are?

heres a picture of my GPU: http://techreport.com/r.x/xfx6950-vs-zotac560/xfx-pipes.jpg

Btw thanks for helping me

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

So you have a axial fan cooler. That's a lot simple to clean, just use a brush to clean out the dust and use the blower to blow out the dust from those hard to reach places and you're good to go.
If your not familiar with removing the cooling, then I would suggest that you don't because a simple mistake will damage your card.

Dezzlor · Dec 6, 2013

lp231 :

ive never removed the cooling before in my life but i really need this fixed D:

when i play games im getting terrible lag spikes.

lp231 · Dec 6, 2013

That GPU cooler is a open type, where it can be easily clean off with a brush and a can of dust blower. Removing the GPU cooler isn't worth the risk.

Dezzlor · Dec 7, 2013

lp231 :

im just back, ive sprayed my GPU with the air and got all of the visible dust out but when im playing games it just seems exactly the same, glitchey, lag spikes... its almost like the frame rate is fluctuating but its not, in most cases its staying steady and only dropping by 1-2 fps

dimebagdavey · Dec 7, 2013

Dezzlor :

dimebagdavey :

YES! unless it is extremely weak, but then not much point. Compressed air cans can be quite cheap, have a look for those. AND DO IT OUTSIDE!! Alot of dust will be kicked up!

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