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    GTX460m temp 72c on max: to much?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Audi4ever, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. Audi4ever

    Audi4ever Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi

    Wounder if 72c is to much on this card then OC

    Thanks in advance
     
    Audi4ever, Sep 30, 2011
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  2. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    No... 72c is fine...
     
    hockeymass, Sep 30, 2011
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  3. Mechanized Menace

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Yup!
     
    Mechanized Menace, Sep 30, 2011
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  4. Richteralan

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    What program you running gets 72c?

    If you are running some low-GPU load games then it is too high.

    If you are burning-in GPU using FurMark or alike, then it's is about normal.
     
    Richteralan, Sep 30, 2011
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  5. Audi4ever

    Audi4ever Notebook Evangelist

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    Many thanks for your time

    I use games like TW2,BBC2 and SH5
     
    Audi4ever, Sep 30, 2011
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  6. AshK

    AshK Notebook Consultant

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    That temp is far too low, push that thing harder! :D
     
    AshK, Oct 1, 2011
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  7. TomJG90

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    Hey 72C is too low. My 5870M hits 80C at least when stock lol... OC but remember you are decreasing the life of your GPU.
     
    TomJG90, Oct 1, 2011
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  8. Hedonist

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    that's great yo 72c on max it's awesome.
     
    Hedonist, Oct 2, 2011
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    As long as he keeps temps in check and doesn't crank the voltage too high, there shouldn't be any damage.

    I'm firmly convinced that overclocking, independent of any other factors like temperature or voltage, won't cause any harm. Higher-clocked stock parts come from the same silicon anyways, and last time I checked, I didn't see anyone recommending a 460 over a 480 because it will last longer due to being slower. All an end-user does by overclocking is correcting for the discrepancy between what a part can do and what it's sold to do.
     
    Syberia, Oct 2, 2011
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  10. Mitlov

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    If there's no downside, why don't they all come at the overclocked speed straight from the factory?
     
    Mitlov, Oct 2, 2011
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  11. jerg

    jerg Have fun. Stay alive.

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    Because they then won't be able to sell the same chips, rebranded, with higher clocks (and possibly higher voltage) for $50 more?
     
    jerg, Oct 2, 2011
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  12. Deks

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    In some cases... even $150 more.
    :-D
    That's capitalism for you.

    One can safely OC a gpu to it's max supported frequencies without shortening the lifespan.
    I was able to lower the voltage on my GPU, and increase the clocks by 25% on that lower voltage.
    My temps are lower and the gpu is running faster (on par if not faster than 9700M GT) when compared to stock settings.
    The 'damaging' temps would be over 90 degrees C most likely... anything below that is fine.

    As for the 72c temps on a maxed out GTX 460... those temps are quite low.
    I think you have a really good cooling system.
     
    Deks, Oct 2, 2011
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  13. Syberia

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    Marketing

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    Syberia, Oct 2, 2011
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