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    Normal GPU temperatures?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Wirelessman, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Mine GPU temp is about 58C (136.4F) when not under stress, but if I ever play a game (which I dont, only chessmaster), what should I expect as GPU temperature range?
     
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  2. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Any info on your gpu would help but in full screen 3d games it would probly go somewhere in the high 60's - low 70's if it 58C idle.

    Hope that helps :)
     
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  3. Wirelessman

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    Nice, but is 60-70 normal?
     
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    Yes. The 8600 can handle up to 90c before you should start panicing. My gpu is 59c idle, 79 under stress. Don't worry about it.
     
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  5. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Yes. Gpus can operate above 100C! but thats obviously not reccommended ;)

    You could shave 5-10C off that with a notebook cooler if you plan on using your notebook for prolonged gaming, for an extended gpu lifespan and piece of mind.
     
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Are you both saying that if I run out of heating (I have gas) I could use my laptop to keep warm? :D
     
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  7. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Or make tea :D
     
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    Or take the heatsink off your gpu and cook eggs! Mmmm...Arctic Silver 5!
     
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    my gpu goes from 53-58 idle, to 90-95 'under stress', or when I want a toast...
     
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  11. Wirelessman

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    Hahhahah! Lol.
     
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    50-54 idling, 60-84 under load @600/400
     
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  13. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    60-84 under load? Sounds a bit unstable :confused: , how do you mean under load? Stress test or prolonged gameing? As long as it doesnt stay 80+ for too long (half an hour or more) i think it wont do too much damage :)
     
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    it's the range of temps I had under load. the 84 was an all time max I had when playing cod4... It was int the 60s range when playing fs2004 but stuffs like supreme commander, cod4 or hl2 it goes higher...
     
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  15. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Ok so that sounds just about right.. my card goes low 70's sometimes and i expect it would go higher if i played for longer.. But if your concerned you could try elevating your laptop slightly so it isnt pressed against.. Whatever you play on(which also plays a part in heat :))
     
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  16. Wirelessman

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    That's a good idea, especially if you play in bed, the laptop over the bed sheet is not good, it keep the heat in the laptop.
     
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    New peak at 89 when running 3dmark06....
     
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    That's hot!
     
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    I got 93 once! In my experience best heater is 3dmark06 and FEAR. CoD4 is one of the coolest games a have ever seen. :)
    Avarage for me is 86 at stable everyday OC settings.
     
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  20. Wirelessman

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    Man, I'm not even in the books, I will have to heat my laptop too, the problem is that I don't have games! Unless I stress my laptop with an application.
     
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    Well I'm running @600/400 for some reason my memory don't take OC at all. :mad:
     
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    That's interesting, what are your mem timings?
     
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    I was talking about the gddr2 OC not the main ram, I didn't fiddle with it so stock timings: 5-5-5-15.
     
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    Ah, yo are talking about OCing the mem on the video card!
     
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    Yup, I tried tried 410 but it just freezes even the default core clock. I have crappy memory modules.
     
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    Hahahahah, you are crazy man, memories must trembler before you :)
     
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    Mine will go to 675@475 and results are about 4100 points with 3DMARK06.
    NVIDIA 8600M GT 512 driver version 167.59 % NTUNE version 5.x.
     
    RePaRaQu, Apr 6, 2008
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