[HELP] GPU Overheating? [HELP]

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TehMcSwagger

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Ok, I've posted about this around 4 times now but this is going to be the final one just to clear a couple things up. I have Asus Strix R9 390 running Crimson 16.1.1 and an i5-6600.

Questions:

1. Is 85 C under heavy load (Rust max settings) normal for an R9 390?

2. Should it go anymore than that?

3. I have one intake fan. Would purchasing a exhaust fan greatly reduce temps? And if so how much by?

4. Just while I don't have an exhaust, should I open up the side panel to let hot air out?

5. What fan speed should I run my GPU at? I sort of prefer quieter speeds. I usually have it on 70 - 75% while gaming and the GPU hovers around 70 -90 C. (doesn't reach 90 often.)

6. Any programs that let me set a desired temp and it will set the fans according to what I'm doing. Eg. Playing games it will make sure the GPU stays at 80 C. While idle/desktop make sure it stays at 30 -50 C.

7. Would overheating create stuttering or extra lag in games?

On second thoughts I might post another one just in case I've forgotten some questions. ;)

Thank you so much to whoever reply's, i understand there are a lot of questions but you'd be a great help to a starting out PC gamer.

 
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I think you're running hotter than you should be. Rust is not a graphically intense game and you should be able to handle that pretty cool-ly. I would definately try to improve case flow and add at least a 2nd fan to get it moving. Think about how the fans move and choose a good spot for each. I also think you need to adjust the fan curve you're using on your GPU. If you're hitting 90 degrees, and the fan is only spinning at 75% then you should pretty much crank it.
An overheating GPU would/could start your system lagging/puking
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1. It's fairly hot but nothing the card can't handle.
2. 97 is the max safe temp, so yes it will probably go higher.
3. yes, by a few celcius possibly. 3 case fans are the sweet spot for temperature reduction.
4. no, dust is bad and your temps are nothing to worry about.
5. this is personal preference. you have to play with the speeds and learn what works best for it. each card is its own.
6. evga precision x
7. yes, the card will throttle if it overheats. you are not at throttling temperatures.
 
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1. Is 85 C under heavy load (Rust max settings) normal for an R9 390?

Thats pretty normal. 390 is a very power hungry card.

2. Should it go anymore than that?

AMD claims that there gpus can run as high 95 C safely. I would try to keep in the 80s.

3. I have one intake fan. Would purchasing a exhaust fan greatly reduce temps? And if so how much by?

To create positive pressure, you want to have MORE intakes than exhausts. If you can get another fan as an intake, that would be a good idea.

4. Just while I don't have an exhaust, should I open up the side panel to let hot air out?

Its probably unnecessary. I don't like having my components exposed that way so I don't recommend it.

5. What fan speed should I run my GPU at? I sort of prefer quieter speeds. I usually have it on 70 - 75% while gaming and the GPU hovers around 70 -90 C. (doesn't reach 90 often.)

It depends on the temps. If its getting in the 90s, you need to increase the fan speeds.

6. Any programs that let me set a desired temp and it will set the fans according to what I'm doing. Eg. Playing games it will make sure the GPU stays at 80 C. While idle/desktop make sure it stays at 30 -50 C.

Is this a question?


7. Would overheating create stuttering or extra lag in games?

No, it won't create stuttering. Your performance will be lessened as the card will at a lower core clock and heat sends pc parts to an early grave.
 
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Thanks heaps for the reply.
 
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Thanks for your reply aswell.

 
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I think you're running hotter than you should be. Rust is not a graphically intense game and you should be able to handle that pretty cool-ly. I would definately try to improve case flow and add at least a 2nd fan to get it moving. Think about how the fans move and choose a good spot for each. I also think you need to adjust the fan curve you're using on your GPU. If you're hitting 90 degrees, and the fan is only spinning at 75% then you should pretty much crank it.
An overheating GPU would/could start your system lagging/puking
 
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