GPU Overheating Troubleshooting

Kyle Miller · Jun 5, 2014

I recently got a used GeForce GTX 460 Gpu that was working fantastic with no problems. Recently it started messing up during game play (counterstrike GO Specifically). It is more than capable of playing this game on the highest settings. I downloaded Afterburner to see if it was overheating and it would peak at around 90 during some game sessions, even if it was only one match. Last night getting to 99C while playing Saints 4. I have already dusted it, and it didn't change anything.

I was thinking that it may be the case( which I do not know the ID) or may need thermal paste, or even something more.

Other Information:
CPU: AMD FX-4130 Quad Core
Ram: HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) kingston
Motherboard: m5a99fx Pro r2.0
Powersupply: 500w
I only have one fan though on the back of the computer.

Case: http:// http://

scout_03 · Jun 5, 2014

check if the gpu fan speed and need dusting also only one fan in the case it is not a good air flow so heat stay in the case .

Kyle Miller · Jun 5, 2014

The fan speed idles at 54, with temperature 44.

scout_03 · Jun 5, 2014

then check when you give her some load how the fan will do and the temp you have also look inside if it spin freely and not having dust on it .

Kyle Miller · Jun 5, 2014

There is no dust in there, I dusted it really well when i first started having this problem.

And when I give it load, it gets up to 100% Fan speed and around 80C

scout_03 · Jun 5, 2014

what case do you have you may have to add some fan in to get the heat out and fresh air in .

Kyle Miller · Jun 5, 2014

I am not sure the case, I got it used.
But it has a side vent and two in the back with a 120mm fan on. It is a midtower though

scout_03 · Jun 5, 2014

try to post a picture or link to it on google picture .

Karadjgne · Jun 5, 2014

Reference cooler or 3rd party?

Kyle Miller · Jun 5, 2014

For the CPU Kara or GPU?

CPU is Coolermaster 212, GPU is standard

Scout, I linked them in the original question

Karadjgne · Jun 6, 2014

the gpu. in the pics, all I see is the case.
its common for the reference designed gpu's to run hot. What hurts more is dust/dirt that gets shoved down the fins and gets trapped there. Even though you say you cleaned off the fan well, its the gunk you cant see trapped down the fins that could be hurting your temps. if you do have a reference gpu, pull the cover off (careful with the screws , they are tiny), then clean it well. A toothbrush or paintbrush works well.

Kyle Miller · Jun 6, 2014

I was looking into redoing the thermal paste. Would you recommend that, if so what paste?

I will do a full clean tomorrow as you suggested and see if that helps.

scout_03 · Jun 6, 2014

for thermal paste i use arctic cooling mx 2 or mx 4 that give me good temp on my 212 . if you could post a picture of the inside front and back .

Kyle Miller · Jun 7, 2014

I took off the cover and put new paste on, but still reached 99C while playing Saints... I think I need a new case with more fan ports.

I was looking at mid-towers that arent too expensive (Around or below 100) and found this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107
What are your thoughts on it? I know that I can not use the CPU side fan due to my 212, which is upsetting but will run into the same problem with all mid towers to my knowledge.

scout_03 · Jun 7, 2014

it have 212.09 mm and the evo 212 need a max of 160 mm then this look like you gone be able to keep the side fan you still have 4 fan in 2 as intake and 2 as exaust that should at least reduce the case inside temp . you repaste the gpu or the cpu .

Kyle Miller · Jun 7, 2014

I just put new paste on the gpu, and the cpu not too long ago, but that temp is perfectly fine.

Is this a good case for the price though?

scout_03 · Jun 7, 2014

not bad wilth all it have i give it a try .

Kyle Miller · Jun 7, 2014

Thank you so much Scout, I will let y'all know how it works out.

Karadjgne · Jun 8, 2014

Rosewill makes a decent case, above average quality. Should be good.

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