My MSI R9 270x Mini is getting very hot?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
W

Wichalo

Reputable
Jul 11, 2014
16
0
4,510
MSI R9 270X GAMING 2G ITX 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127794

This is my first graphics card that I bought, and the case feels really really hot. The after burner was telling me it was 83 degrees Celcius while running sniper elite 3. I don't know what to set the after burner settings at to lower the heat. I don't want anything burning up in there.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
B

baazing

Reputable
Feb 14, 2014
169
0
4,760
It shouldn't. It does run a bit hot for that particular card design (they usually hang around 70, whereas the stock 270x's run at 80ish), but it's probably due to airflow (I'm assuming you have an mini ITX case). It's still not hot enough to be overly concerned with. If you'd like it to run a bit cooler you can try to add some fans if your case has the room for them. If not then it'll be fine as is.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
B

baazing

Reputable
Feb 14, 2014
169
0
4,760
Mini ITX is the type of motherboard your card was made to go into. They're smaller and generally go into specially made Mini ITX cases (hence the the smaller "mini" card). The card itself works just fine in a regular motherboard and case though so no worries. Also those temps won't do any harm in prolonged gaming sessions. Unless you go into the mid to high 90s I wouldn't concern yourself.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
W

Wichalo

Reputable
Jul 11, 2014
16
0
4,510
Just for safety , I want to install a fan or two. Where can I get those, like one that can replace a side of the case or be put inside. It's really tight though :C
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom