- Mar 14, 2018
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I've had the Msi GTX 1080 Aero for about two months now and have always been getting high temps all throughout but didn't really think much of it. I usually either limited the temp in MSI afterburner or put on v-sync and that keeps the temps down. I've also adjusted fan curves to get to 100% around 60-70 degrees C.
Recently I've been wanting to upgrade and overclock the system but the temps get way to high when running benchmarks or games running around 92 degrees even with the full fan. I've contacted MSI support and they say this is normal for the part which is true and not. I believe my temps to be around 5 degrees above the average for my type of card/cooler. I also have checked the airflow in my case and it seems to be fine as I have 2x120mm fans on the front 1x120mm fan on the top(above the cpu) and one in the back of the case. I use the NZXT S340 case.
My question is, what would be the best method to cool this card down again? I contacted Msi support to see if I could reapply thermal paste on my own and they claim as long as I don't damage the hardware opening it up won't void the warranty. I figure if I already have to take off the stock cooler why not go with other cooling methods especially when the one on the card is known to be bad?
I have been considering the following things:
1. Reapply thermal paste and go from there.
2. Try the NZXT Kraken G12 mounting bracket with a Corsair H75
3. Use the EK A240G water cooling kit.
Should I try any of these methods first rather than others? Which might be better for the long term and which might solve heating issues for a minor overclock?
Recently I've been wanting to upgrade and overclock the system but the temps get way to high when running benchmarks or games running around 92 degrees even with the full fan. I've contacted MSI support and they say this is normal for the part which is true and not. I believe my temps to be around 5 degrees above the average for my type of card/cooler. I also have checked the airflow in my case and it seems to be fine as I have 2x120mm fans on the front 1x120mm fan on the top(above the cpu) and one in the back of the case. I use the NZXT S340 case.
My question is, what would be the best method to cool this card down again? I contacted Msi support to see if I could reapply thermal paste on my own and they claim as long as I don't damage the hardware opening it up won't void the warranty. I figure if I already have to take off the stock cooler why not go with other cooling methods especially when the one on the card is known to be bad?
I have been considering the following things:
1. Reapply thermal paste and go from there.
2. Try the NZXT Kraken G12 mounting bracket with a Corsair H75
3. Use the EK A240G water cooling kit.
Should I try any of these methods first rather than others? Which might be better for the long term and which might solve heating issues for a minor overclock?
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