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Old 07-05-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default 7300GS temp too high?

70șC for 7300GS.. too high? what do ya recommend.. right now its passive with its own heatsink, its always idle, never under load, as its just to get me...
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It's a passive HS so they generally do run that hot idle.


What are your load temps?
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It's a passive HS so they generally do run that hot idle.


What are your load temps?
it has a small fan..

and load temps mean nothing, as its never under load.. it just cant be because 8800GT is the primary card
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ASUS P5KC
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it has a small fan..

and load temps mean nothing, as its never under load.. it just cant be because 8800GT is the primary card


Oh, under 90C is fine. If you are worried, remount the HS with good TIM application.
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Oh, under 90C is fine. If you are worried, remount the HS with good TIM application.
thanks for help, i think i'll just leave it like that..
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System: The Quiet Sleeper
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard
ASUS P5KC
Memory
4096MB (1024x4) [4x2^10]
Graphics Card
Bliss 8800 GT GS 512MB + 7300GS (for Quadscreen)
Hard Drive
640GB + 320GB + 200GB (all are SATAII)
Sound Card
Integrated 8-Channel HD Audio
Power Supply
Nexus NX-4090, 400w
Case
Nexus Breeze 400 Mid-Tower
CPU cooling
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