650ti Overheating Problem

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noobytunes

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Hello there community!

Straight to business:

I've been running CPUID HWMonitor to see the temps my CPU and GPU are on under heavy load when playing a HD graphics and High Settings certain game.
My CPU (Intel Core i5-3350P Ivy Bridge) idles at 27°C to 35°C with only 4 google chrome windows opened with its stock fan.
My GPU ( idles at 27°C with only 4 google chrome windows opened.
Running a 500w Corsair PSU.


I will admit that I have not done a nice clean-up of my computer since I built it on Dec 2012, So there's some dust everywhere. I have not changed / reapplied thermal paste to either of the two since I built it. So I'm using stock paste till tomorrow.

When under heavy load, my CPU reaches its 50°C to 70°C, which I've heard it's stable and not really a matter to get my head stressed over. But my GPU reaches its 80°C 90°C and even 100°C, which I suspect it's the cause of my game suddenly closing.

Let me include that I'm a masochist and even though I know that this certain game beats my GPU up a bit I want to run it with the settings I've been running it. I know this is something I need to change and I will according to the input I receive (Bad addiction lol). I'm buying high rated thermal paste tomorrow (VS5 or AC MX-4) regardless if I may need it or not and upgrading from CPU fan soon.

So I'd like to ask input / suggestions of this helpful community on what procedures I should take so my GPU does not overheat like this, for those wondering the game: It's Skyrim with HD texture mods and High settings. For other games my GPU hangs around 60-70°C and my CPU 50-60°C. I'm applying the thermal paste to my CPU tomorrow using the recommended methods (Not spreading, Pea method application) due to using stock thermal paste for almost 2 years now and I was wondering if I should reapply thermal paste to my GPU, as well?

Thank you in advance! Have a nice day.

Edit: Also, if anyone could provide a link as to how open up a GPU and clean it correctly, it would be much appreciated!
 
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What kind of case do you have and how many case-fans are there?

At this point I would recommend to do three things (no need for new T.I.M.):

- Dust your case, your GPU, mobo and the CPU fan - make sure you do not over-spin the cooling fans.
- Do some cable management, if you have not do so already.
- Depending on how you answer the above question - add a couple of case fans to bring in more fresh air to the case interior.
 
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noobytunes

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Case. No GPU Fan, yea. But I removed both of the case's tabs on the sides and my computer's located next to my AC which I always have on 80% of the time. I also got a powerful mini fan parked just outside of the case pointing at the GPU and CPU along with computer's 3 out of 4 fans on.

I will dust it and do some cable management today.

Since my temps seem fine when idled and they're not too high when playing modern games (Except for Skyrim, But I'll lower the graphics and un-equip some HD mods), when should I ever apply the thermal paste? This will be my first time doing it so I'm a bit discouraged and scared of breaking something, but if I need to do it, I will.
 
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From the sound of it, your system is cooled quite well. Also, I take it your GPU is passively cooled (heatsink only and no factory fan).

Now, reapplying T.I.M. is not something I would recommend for your CPU or your GPU. Although some people would "recommend" reapplying CPU paste every 2 years or so, I personally have not seen any online articles that would recommend it. The purpose of a T.I.M. is to aid in heat transfer between the CPU and the attached heatsink, and unless you have previously applied peanut butter or chocolate or toothpaste, there is not reason for a factory-applied T.I.M. to degrade and loose its heat-transferring ability.

When I used to play Skyrim, I had (2) ASUS 660 DCIIs in SLi, and the room did not need any heating in the winter, especially with a bunch of mods. In your case, you are running a 650Ti with a bunch of Skyrim HD mods that brings the GPU up to 100*C at times; although that is very hot, the max. GPU temp limit is 105, so 100 is still within limits.

From the link, it looks like your case has enough cooling fans, so that is good. Personally, I always tried to run my cases with all side panels attached to maintain proper internal airflow, keep out as much dust as possible, which also permitted me to better direct air at or from components where needed - it is recommended to maintain a positive air pressure inside the case.

However, if you find that running your system with the side-panels open is more beneficial, then by all means do so, just make sure all the components are getting better cooling with the sides open; that includes your HDD and your mobo. Don't want to be cooling your CPU and GPU, while baking your mobo or HDD due to poor air flow.
 
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