why is my gpu hot?
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Thelps
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It's an unfortunate fact that many GPUs run very hot. 75c is about average for a stock GPU under maximum load. At this temperature the GPU should have a 2-3 year lifespan.
Serious overclockers and those who want their GPUs to run optimally for many years always look into improving cooling. That might be as simple as purchasing an extra case fan and aiming at the GPU or as complex as buying a custom cooling unit for the GPU and removing the stock cooling unit that was included with the Graphics Card, or looking into liquid cooling custom coolers. These units can add as much as $150 USD to the cost of the GPU but are usually worth it in the sense that the GPU can be overclocked and will not surpass around 60C which is a very safe, stable temperature for any hardware component.
It's commendable that you're concerned about your GPU's running temperature and, if you can spare the money, aren't afraid of a few screws and playing around with thermal paste, might want to consider a custom cooling unit. Just be very aware of the risks of static discharge damaging components when you work on them and read a few guides on what you're doing before taking the plunge and buying a custom cooling unit.
A less technical, cheaper solution would, as stated above, be purchasing an extra case fan and aiming it directly at the GPU.
Serious overclockers and those who want their GPUs to run optimally for many years always look into improving cooling. That might be as simple as purchasing an extra case fan and aiming at the GPU or as complex as buying a custom cooling unit for the GPU and removing the stock cooling unit that was included with the Graphics Card, or looking into liquid cooling custom coolers. These units can add as much as $150 USD to the cost of the GPU but are usually worth it in the sense that the GPU can be overclocked and will not surpass around 60C which is a very safe, stable temperature for any hardware component.
It's commendable that you're concerned about your GPU's running temperature and, if you can spare the money, aren't afraid of a few screws and playing around with thermal paste, might want to consider a custom cooling unit. Just be very aware of the risks of static discharge damaging components when you work on them and read a few guides on what you're doing before taking the plunge and buying a custom cooling unit.
A less technical, cheaper solution would, as stated above, be purchasing an extra case fan and aiming it directly at the GPU.
Rick Kraster
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if you feel like its to hot for you taste you can download msi afterburner and use the auto profile from them
Mahisse
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75 is perfectly normal. Especially in the summer where room temperatures go up. As said before you can use a custom fan profile to increase the cooling on your GPU IF you can live with the increased noise from the fan.
... And yeah.. What did you expect? That 75 degrees would feel cold and not hot?
I see many users on Tom's (and the internet in general) having very different ideas of what a high temperature is for a GPU under load but your temperatures are very normal. Just make sure to keep your fans and case clean.
... And yeah.. What did you expect? That 75 degrees would feel cold and not hot?
I see many users on Tom's (and the internet in general) having very different ideas of what a high temperature is for a GPU under load but your temperatures are very normal. Just make sure to keep your fans and case clean.
Mahisse
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That review doesn't even say if the card is tested in an open setup or in a case... or how long the stress test lastet. I would go so far and say that 54c is an unrealistic presentation of the GPU gaming temperature in a standard ATX case without additional ventilation fans.
It's all about the air flow in your case on how well your card is cooled.
As you also can see for the rest of those cards in the graph shown in the review most card temperatures is between 70-80c.
It's all about the air flow in your case on how well your card is cooled.
As you also can see for the rest of those cards in the graph shown in the review most card temperatures is between 70-80c.
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