supernova7

I'm overclocking my graphics card, and right now its ~32F outside so about ~0C, working really well, graphics card barely peaking 61C (running a GTX 260), I'm wondering how high I can go before I reach the 80C range.

crashnburn_819

Artifacts usually happen before heat becomes an issue (unless 100% fan speed isn't cutting it). Having an open window works winders for my intake/exhaust (I have two windows at the corner of my desk ). Couldn't do it 24/7 due to moisture though

supernova7

true, it's not very humid in Ohio, at least recently anyway, but yea it's working really well. Room is cold though but I have a fan blowing the cool air out, and bags covering the gaps between the system and the window so not as much air comes in. Overall its a good solution if you get the chance. But the lower the temperature, the less likely hood of artifacts, at least thats been my issue.

Sgt.Collins

*stares at window*
"hmm"

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supernova7

Haha, how could is it out there? I got my clocks at 702/1458/1224, probably the most stable ones for the GTX 260, and it never reaches above 65C. My AMD Phenom II X4 940 is running about 27C idle, and 32 C on load, overclocked to ~3.856GHz

elson

so your using the outside air to cool and exhausting air to the outside of your room right? just wondering ....*also staring at window* with -5C air outside imagine load temps.

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curly haired boy

i've got a window within a foot of my PC case, and it's 32f outside....

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supernova7

Yep I made a mod to do it: http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling...ml#post5692785

It's -7C here