GTX 660 Running At 100 Degrees Celcius

StaticDrift

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Ok so first off before I say anything, my computer was pre-built from best buy, so don't hate for the airflow. So basically, my computer's case is an HP Envy. I was playing battlefield 4 and I was stuttering badly with massive frame drops. Now other people in my game are getting 90 FPS with the same card I have. So I ask the what in the hell is going on with my computer? Why am I dropping to 30 FPS and getting a super stuttery 60 FPS (if you know what i'm talking about) anyways, they started to help and ask questions. So one of them asked, well what temperature is this GPU running at? Maybe that's an issue. Then a light came on, oh yeah temperature could be doing this. Next thing I know I open MSI Afterburner and my GTX 660 is hitting 100 Celsius. What the heck? I'm starting to think I have a defective card and I do not know what to do, so I unplug everything and open the case. I am in legit shock when I look in as there is no cable managment at all and 50 wires are covering the GPU fan. And thats why I'm hitting 100 Celcius. So right now I have been trying to find ways to make the cables move out of the way so the case can have air come in properly and flow. Then I realize that this case is NOT meant for gaming. There other side of the case has NO second panel for wire managment NOTHING at all. The cables litterally have to sit where they are and I can't do anything about them. What do I do now? I'm stuck with a burning grapihcs card and I'm scared to play games now. Theres nothing I can do, and I don't have money for a new case. Is there some way I can route the cables through this case? Please help I really don't want to buy a new case. Should I uninstall everything and reinstall it and see what I could do about cable routing or what?
 
Try to tuck the cables behind the mobo tray or make a pile and tighten them. Also, try to add an extra fan. You should have a minimum of 2, but I'd recommend 3 or 4. Typically the fans that come with a case suck and need replacing. You might want to invest $10 into a decent fan or 2 and upgrade the case later. The fans can always carry over.

As for temps. Do not let that GPU exceed 85C if you want it to last. Personally, I don't let mine go over 72C. I use the MSI Afterburner to create a fan profile so the fans will run faster when needed. But I do have lots of fans pulling in cooler air and fans pumping the hot air out.

EDIT. You are considering a full tower? No need. Stick to a mid tower and save money. Full tower is for 3 GPU sysytems or custom water cooling. Look for a 300R or 450D by Corsair.
 

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Thats the thing. There is NO MORE room for air mount case fans. Theres no ventalation at the top or bottom. Theres one spot for a 140mm fan.
 


Those pre built systems are not built for gaming. You need good airflow if you game. As I said, you should have 3 fans, 2 pumping air in and 1 pulling it out. I think it is best to find a reasonable price case that can do the job:
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
For the price, the case is excellent. Great for cable mgmt and good airflow. I have 3 HDDS and a SSD so I needed good cable mgmt of which the 300R provides. And I have 2x140mm front fans and 2x120 exhaust fans. I highly suggest a new case.
Another great case at lower price, but still good.
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
 

sla70r

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I really like the Phantoms, they are huge and have really good flow and allow for lots of fans.

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