Help monitoring VRM Temps on R9 280 (non-x)

mikedec

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I have overclocked my R9 280 (non-x) to 1100 core clock and 1400 memory clock. Core temps seem to be fine, never exceed 73C, but I can't seem to check my VRM temps.

Both HWmonitor and GPU-Z is not showing the information. Is this because the R9 280 (non-x) doesn't have a sensor on the VRM?? Should I attempt pushing my overclock further, or wait until I find a way to check VRM temps?

NOTE: Voltage is locked on this GPU, I can't change it in Afterburner. Is this why they have not put a sensor on the VRM? Since I won't be changing the voltage, I guess the VRM temps shouldn't change much?

http://imgur.com/a/1hkwS
Sorry, I took the GPU-Z screenshot after everything cooled down, but you can see the lack of a VRM sensor.
 

mikedec

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Well no crashes or artifacts, but running the VRMs at high temperatures for long periods might damage the card, or at least reduce the life of it...