[someonewhy]

Hey whats the easiest way to check the gpu temp while playing bf3 or what ever?thanks

 

[(MAB)]

MSI Afterburner or any program of the like. Enable the on screen display with the temps.

 

[dr/owned]

EVGA precision X with overlay of temperature? Just guessing though since I have it monitoring on my 2nd monitor.

 

[DizZz]

download a program called MSI Afterburner. From there you will be able to see your gpu usage, fan speed, temps, your overclock settings and much more.

http://download1.msi.com/files/downloads/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup300Beta5.zip

you can also record your screen with it which is a nice, free feature

 

[someonewhy]

I downloaded the EVGA precision X but how can i enable that it will show the temps in games?

 

[someonewhy]

Edit nvm i found it thanks guys!=D one more question played bf3 for 10 minutes i am getting 55C max 99%usage and fans speed on 26%(On auto)is that good?

 

[(MAB)]

There should be a "Monitoring" tab on the bottom left side, click that. You'll see a box with a list of things asking what you would like it to show. Check off everything you wan't (In your case the temps) and set it to "On Screen Display".

*Edit ^^^ Didn't see you last post.

 

[someonewhy]

Yup but can anyone answer my question about the temps i am getting?

 

[Fallout323f]

55c is good. all under the 70c under full load is good.
70c is a throttle point. a point were the gpu will back down in speed.

 

[dr/owned]

As long as you aren't getting 70C with the fans screaming you're good.

 

[someonewhy]

Should i keep the fans as auto?

 

[Kotomi]

If it doesn't bother you when you play games - keep them as auto.

If you find them a bit too loud, 55C isn't too hot, you could make them slower by a bit and see how it goes.

 

[dr/owned]

I typically set my graphics cards to a fixed % and leave it there. On my 5850's I'd leave them at 44% and even 100% load they'd never get past 80C. Auto is good if you want the temperature to stay relatively constant. I prefer the noise to stay constant.

Not that's it's relevant anymore as I'm all liquid now with the pump and radiator in a closet with the door closed

 

[Kusanagi]

I never use auto unless it's the only option outside of manual, i usually work a scale that uses less fan at lower temps and only increases in reaction to temp increase, like i guess a lot of other people do, no point in wasting effort when you arent running hot

typically my sapphire fan runs at 7% when i'm just on and not doing anything particularly loadsome, but then the temps are usually anything from 24-33 C idle.

when playing Metro or Deus Ex it gets up to 48 C on load, and using the scale it only goes up as far as 45% fan usage - based on a 100% Fan @ 70 C