I recently purchased a GTX 960 model: 04G-P4-1962-KR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487154&cm_re=04G-P4-1962-KR-_-14-487-154-_-Product
When I do a stress test using "HeavyLoad" my temps get up to 72-73 C, and the card stays almost silent. However when I play GTA V with all settings on "Very High", res 2560X1440, the card quickly climbs to 80 degrees, I think that’s where the card throttles because the fan never speeds up from what I can tell and the card never goes above 80.
Why would the card get hotter playing GTA than during a stress test? Is it ok to run the card up to 80 degrees? Am I missing out by letting it get up to throttling temp?
System Parameters:
Intel Core i5-3570K – (80 degrees C while playing GTA V)
Mobo Temps, all other sensors read ~ 50 degree C during game play
Case Lian Li PC-A05NB, 2X120mm fans ~42cfm each
Second Monitor running during all tests and during game play (1920X1200), primary monitor is 2560X1440
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487154&cm_re=04G-P4-1962-KR-_-14-487-154-_-Product
When I do a stress test using "HeavyLoad" my temps get up to 72-73 C, and the card stays almost silent. However when I play GTA V with all settings on "Very High", res 2560X1440, the card quickly climbs to 80 degrees, I think that’s where the card throttles because the fan never speeds up from what I can tell and the card never goes above 80.
Why would the card get hotter playing GTA than during a stress test? Is it ok to run the card up to 80 degrees? Am I missing out by letting it get up to throttling temp?
System Parameters:
Intel Core i5-3570K – (80 degrees C while playing GTA V)
Mobo Temps, all other sensors read ~ 50 degree C during game play
Case Lian Li PC-A05NB, 2X120mm fans ~42cfm each
Second Monitor running during all tests and during game play (1920X1200), primary monitor is 2560X1440
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