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    8600 Gs temperature monitoring

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Killerklown, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. Killerklown

    Killerklown Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry im newbie.. but wondering what is the average temp and wat program can u use to check the temp. thanks
     
    Killerklown, Mar 1, 2008
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  2. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    You can use pc wizard 2008 for that (there are many others but tats the one i have running now). I have the 8600 gt and mine idles around 70C.
     
    NAS Ghost, Mar 1, 2008
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  3. Fittersman

    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    i use rivatuner to monitor temps

    mine idles around 60 degrees celcius

    under a full load mine gets to 90 degrees celcius playing counterstrike source.
     
    Fittersman, Mar 1, 2008
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    Mine is around 42 degrees Celsius right now, I use riva tuner.
     
    E30kid, Mar 1, 2008
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