Sudden spike in GPU temps

Gamer134 · May 23, 2015

HI,I have a Gigabyte R9 270x windforce edition. my idle is around 30-35C usually. my load temps where normally around about 75C when running Unigine Valley. now its hits 95C all of the sudden. :??:

My overclock stayed the same:
core stock 1100-overclock 1180
memory stock 1400-overclock 1550

Any help would be very much appreciated

coozie7 · May 23, 2015

If you're also seeing a reduction in gaming performance or higher idle temperatures the first thing to do is sweep the system for virus and malware infections.

Gamer134 · May 23, 2015

I just did a clean install of windows 8.1... my games are fine though??

coozie7 · May 23, 2015

Other obvious:
A fresh install is not warranted to be infection free, it takes time for Windows to get fully patched and updated, the system could have been infected then, either way grab some freebie software and run the scans, even if they prove negative, at least you'll have the system better protected for the future.
Physically check the cooling fans, with the system off, just flick each gently to ensure they both rotate freely.
With the system on, check the fans are both moving at the same speed (just take a peek).
If the fans seem to be behaving themselves maybe you've accidentally knocked the cooler assembly and broken the seal between it and the GPU die. Only way to be sure is to remove the cooler totally and re assemble with fresh thermal paste.

Gamer134 · May 24, 2015

I was also thinking of removing the cooler and installing Arctic X-4 thermal, But ill take a look at the freebie software to scan my pc. thax for the help!

Gamer134 · May 25, 2015

coozie7 :

Other obvious:
A fresh install is not warranted to be infection free, it takes time for Windows to get fully patched and updated, the system could have been infected then, either way grab some freebie software and run the scans, even if they prove negative, at least you'll have the system better protected for the future.
Physically check the cooling fans, with the system off, just flick each gently to ensure they both rotate freely.
With the system on, check the fans are both moving at the same speed (just take a peek).
If the fans seem to be behaving themselves maybe you've accidentally knocked the cooler assembly and broken the seal between it and the GPU die. Only way to be sure is to remove the cooler totally and re assemble with fresh thermal paste.

Thanks so much! just installed new thermal paste and my load temps are down to about 58C

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