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I have a Sapphire HD7770 Ghz Edition, 1GB. It is over-clocked by me to 1060 on the GPU and 5040 on the memory. These are above factory values. Because I can't afford a massive GPU I have to make do with what I have by over-clocking. But it leaves me with a problem, often when playing games it reaches about 90-105oc when operating. Then fan levels go up to about 100% and the temp stays at around 90-92oc. I was wondering what the easiest solution to this problem is? Thanks
Karadjgne
September 28, 2014 4:49:19 PM
Matthew Partridge
September 28, 2014 3:18:10 PM
unknownofprob
September 28, 2014 2:31:42 AM
don't do either, you can get similar performance from doing this for far less -
R9 290 Xfire
GTX 970 SLI.
That is a better option. I would personally go for the GTX 970 option for their power efficiency and low temps, whilst the R9 Radeons run quite hot and draw lots of power. I own an R9 290X Windforce 3X OC and love it, though for what I payed for it ($775) it wasn't worth it (jumped into it first day it came out, used to own a 7990 and before that one GTX 680). Currently I am waiting for the R9 390X or for the price cut of the R9 295X2, if the price cut happens I may get one then have a 3 way Xfire R9 290X setup.
R9 290 Xfire
GTX 970 SLI.
That is a better option. I would personally go for the GTX 970 option for their power efficiency and low temps, whilst the R9 Radeons run quite hot and draw lots of power. I own an R9 290X Windforce 3X OC and love it, though for what I payed for it ($775) it wasn't worth it (jumped into it first day it came out, used to own a 7990 and before that one GTX 680). Currently I am waiting for the R9 390X or for the price cut of the R9 295X2, if the price cut happens I may get one then have a 3 way Xfire R9 290X setup.
Matthew Partridge
September 28, 2014 2:27:40 AM
unknownofprob
September 28, 2014 2:23:14 AM
Matthew Partridge
September 28, 2014 2:15:59 AM
Karadjgne
September 27, 2014 4:43:06 PM
The 7770 is an older card, and chances are the TIM is probably older too. It may be time to look into repasting, and with a good TIM you may bring those temps down some. Until then, I'd suggest dropping the OC back to default, you are doing yourself and the gpu no favors with those temps, and may even be throttled.
Mouldread
September 27, 2014 4:36:31 PM
Hello,
to be honest by this overclock I doubt you get more than 1-2 FPS increase in games so ask yourself is it worth it?
Just to confirm my theory run a couple of benchmarks of your favorite games with the overclock and then on "stock" speeds to see the difference. If I was right about the FPS increase then you should probably consider an upgrade or lowering the game settings.
to be honest by this overclock I doubt you get more than 1-2 FPS increase in games so ask yourself is it worth it?
Just to confirm my theory run a couple of benchmarks of your favorite games with the overclock and then on "stock" speeds to see the difference. If I was right about the FPS increase then you should probably consider an upgrade or lowering the game settings.
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