GPU overheating?

Timecrash · 04. Dec 2011, 03:26 AM

Hi, guys, how's it going?

I just recently upgraded my desktop's video card to a GeForce GTX 240, after trying and I think succeeding to figure out how to connect the 6-pin PCIe cables. Anyway, I did finally get it installed, updated the drivers, but to be sure the card was working properly, I downloaded GPU-Z and checked what it said.

As you might have guessed from the topic title, the GPU temperature looked a bit alarming, clocking in at around 70 C at rest, and 80-95 C when running some decently-powerful games like Trine. While I seem to be able to run them at higher settings without lag, I'm a bit concerned about the card itself. Do these temperatures seem pretty normal for graphics cards, or should I start trying to find some way to cool this thing down?

MidnightCowboy · 04. Dec 2011, 04:49 AM

The maximum GPU temperature for this is listed in their specs as 105c so it's still within that range. It does seem high though so I would advise consulting a specialist about the possible need for additional cooling and how to go about installing it. Getting the correct advice is important because any new cooling components need to maintain the overall integrity of the airflow within the box.

Remah · 04. Dec 2011, 04:52 AM

I was going to say that you need to check the maximum operating temperature in the specs for the GPU. It may well be over 100 C.

But it was easy enough to do it myself. http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...gt_240_us.html say 105 C.

Timecrash · 04. Dec 2011, 07:16 AM

I did notice that the max temperature was 105 C, but temperatures of 95 C did look a bit weird to me. Maybe that's just because I don't know the norms. Regardless, I did change a few settings around that reduced its highest reported temperature to around 91. I'll open it up tomorrow and see what I can do to increase the airflow.

Thanks for the help!

Remah · 04. Dec 2011, 08:39 AM

If you can lower the temperature then take the opportunity as it should improve the reliability and life of the GPU.

Sope · 04. Dec 2011, 12:52 PM

Personally I wouldn't be happy running temps that close to the GPU's max. It's desirable to keep temps as low as possible for reliability and longevity.

It may be worth trying some other temp monitors for comparison.
Check to make sure that the GPU fan is operating correctly.
Then look into fitting some additional case fans.

04. Dec 2011, 03:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Timecrash Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 11	GPU overheating? Hi, guys, how's it going? I just recently upgraded my desktop's video card to a GeForce GTX 240, after trying and I think succeeding to figure out how to connect the 6-pin PCIe cables. Anyway, I did finally get it installed, updated the drivers, but to be sure the card was working properly, I downloaded GPU-Z and checked what it said. As you might have guessed from the topic title, the GPU temperature looked a bit alarming, clocking in at around 70 C at rest, and 80-95 C when running some decently-powerful games like Trine. While I seem to be able to run them at higher settings without lag, I'm a bit concerned about the card itself. Do these temperatures seem pretty normal for graphics cards, or should I start trying to find some way to cool this thing down?

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MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	The maximum GPU temperature for this is listed in their specs as 105c so it's still within that range. It does seem high though so I would advise consulting a specialist about the possible need for additional cooling and how to go about installing it. Getting the correct advice is important because any new cooling components need to maintain the overall integrity of the airflow within the box. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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Remah Editor Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 505	I was going to say that you need to check the maximum operating temperature in the specs for the GPU. It may well be over 100 C. But it was easy enough to do it myself. http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...gt_240_us.html say 105 C. __________________ Better to light a candle ... than to curse the darkness.

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Remah Editor Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 505	If you can lower the temperature then take the opportunity as it should improve the reliability and life of the GPU. __________________ Better to light a candle ... than to curse the darkness.

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04. Dec 2011, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Timecrash Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 11	I did notice that the max temperature was 105 C, but temperatures of 95 C did look a bit weird to me. Maybe that's just because I don't know the norms. Regardless, I did change a few settings around that reduced its highest reported temperature to around 91. I'll open it up tomorrow and see what I can do to increase the airflow. Thanks for the help!

04. Dec 2011, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	Personally I wouldn't be happy running temps that close to the GPU's max. It's desirable to keep temps as low as possible for reliability and longevity. It may be worth trying some other temp monitors for comparison. Check to make sure that the GPU fan is operating correctly. Then look into fitting some additional case fans.