My 8800GTS 512MB GPU just ran on OCCT stress test for about 5 minutes or so. Seems like it maxed out at around 91 degrees Celsius. And my case has 4 fans installed and my cable management is really good for the case. So is 91 degrees Celsius too hot for this card or is that normal? It idles around low 50s. I just reset to stock settings as well seeing as how my OC wasn't stable according to OCCT.
90 Degrees C too hot for GPU?
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My 8800GTS 512MB GPU just ran on OCCT stress test for about 5 minutes or so. Seems like it maxed out at around 91 degrees Celsius. And my case has 4 fans installed and my cable management is really good for the case. So is 91 degrees Celsius too hot for this card or is that normal? It idles around low 50s. I just reset to stock settings as well seeing as how my OC wasn't stable according to OCCT.
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Mine holds at about 52C with full load. It used to be about 70 before I added a high CFM fan to my exhaust radiator which pulls a lot more air through the case.
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I can't comment about Nvidia but my ATI xfx 5770 only gets to 80C when testing/gamin with my fan down to 30-35%. Its completely quiet at those speeds. But while I game/stress test I run my fans at 65-70% and it stays in the low 60's high 50's.
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90C is technically fine since the max temperature for the 8800GTS is 105C. I'd suggest trying to get the temperatures down. You could try replacing the Thermal Paste on it, if you haven't done it yet or done it in along while the paste could be dried up.
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TBH 90 is pretty high, mine hardly reaches 75C on full load. You should try this to keep your temps down
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=158501
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=158501
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normal max is abit over 100*c
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When you remove the GPU's heatsink, there's thermal paste just like a CPU.
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Yeah, while 90c is "okay" by many people's standard's and the card's itself, really you should be hitting 75-80c if possible.
Like people have said, carefully remove the shroud and Heatsink from the GPU (once removed from the PC of course). The heatsink, shroud and fan will most likely have aload of dust clogging it up, give it a good clean, use paper towels to remove the old Thermal Paste off the GPU (much like a CPU), and then replace it with some good stuff, and put it back together.
Make sure you have some Thermal Paste before you take it apart.
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A can of air helps lot here, makes a mess though.
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Like people have said, carefully remove the shroud and Heatsink from the GPU (once removed from the PC of course). The heatsink, shroud and fan will most likely have aload of dust clogging it up, give it a good clean, use paper towels to remove the old Thermal Paste off the GPU (much like a CPU), and then replace it with some good stuff, and put it back together.
Make sure you have some Thermal Paste before you take it apart.
A can of air helps lot here, makes a mess though.
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The 8800 Gt is rated to 105c
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_8800_gt_us.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_8800_gt_us.html
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Are there any videos about taking off the heatsink and reapplying the thermal paste? As I'm not too sure about the method here or how much to put on. Do you see temp changes right away or no?Originally Posted by EvoBeardy;11868781
Yeah, while 90c is "okay" by many people's standard's and the card's itself, really you should be hitting 75-80c if possible.
Like people have said, carefully remove the shroud and Heatsink from the GPU (once removed from the PC of course). The heatsink, shroud and fan will most likely have aload of dust clogging it up, give it a good clean, use paper towels to remove the old Thermal Paste off the GPU (much like a CPU), and then replace it with some good stuff, and put it back together.
Make sure you have some Thermal Paste before you take it apart.![tongue.gif]( "tongue.gif")
A can of air helps lot here, makes a mess though.![wink.gif]( "wink.gif")
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you can use the link in this thread that shows you how to add fans. Since I suspect you are new the first thing I suggest is dont take anything apart and use a can of duster (outside or in the shower so you can contain the mess) and blow the hell out of it. Hell I use a gas powered blower to clean my stuff sometimes (lower power) works great. Try cleaning the heatsink and get any dust out of your card then check temps. If they are still high its time to replace the tim as stated earlier.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/Budskee420#p/u/29/NI2r4bajT_c
Here is a guy on youtube who has five videos on how to clean and reapply thermal compound on a 8800 gt. Just go to his uploads.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Budskee420#p/u/29/NI2r4bajT_c
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did you literally stick that little plastic aimer thingy into the heatsink itself? If so its time to take the card apart as per the videos above and apply some tim. Dont take it apart until you have some tim on hand tho. as5 would work if your on a budget but I suggest ic7 or shin etsu for top of the line stuff. mx3 works good too and isnt conductive. If you are new I suggest something non conductive with no curing time.
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