Graphics Card Temp

[CatPawn]

My Sapphire X800XL AGP is currently running at 90-92C when in 3D mode and the memory chips are so hot you could cook a stir fry on them. I mean you could literally burn your fingers touching them for more than 4 secs.

Even when idle the temp is around 55-60c

its not overclocked or anything but the temps are a bit worrying so i took the side off my case. Did it make any difference?.....no

Theres nothing wrong with the fan and the all the cables are tied back.

But boy!... these Radeons sure get HOT!

[imported_Mrt1989]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

First remove that crappy thermalpaste that they have applied in factory. Buy some ArticSilver 5 . If you have money buy Zalman VF00CU very good aircooler.

[Fakesound]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Spend alotv money..

[Homie]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Why does everyone post hardware issues in myis forums???

Moved: http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77442

[RAF92_Warhawk]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

You could also customize your fan settings. Your fan may not be programmed properly.

On default settings, my X850XT run around 91-92C... With ATI tray tools it doens't get over 75C ever.

[Blak_Phoenix]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

My Go 7600 runs very hot too, about 58 idle, 68/69 during games. thats running stock, i cant find any fan controler for it, anyone know of any software ones?

[Sir. MatDef]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Speedfan might work, never tried it with a laptop.

[_SilentXScope_]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

well do they have heatpipes or fans? i think the proc has a heatpipe right?

[RAF92_Warhawk]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Hey catpawn, if I were you I'd go ahead and dl and install a program called Ati Tray Tools, and show us what your default fan settings are. Just google for it, its pretty popular.

EDIT: found a link for ya anyway.... http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=733

BTW, heres my fan settings. When playing it runs at around 72-74C

[CatPawn]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Ok, here are the default fan settings.

[RAF92_Warhawk]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

alright, maybe your whole cooler is just not that great or something. You should consider getting a better cooler for it. Also, check to make sure your cooler isn't clogged with dust or something.

[Sir. S.A.S]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

wow my 7800GTx doesnt even touch those temps even on a hot summers day.

Remove the heatsink and put new thermal paiste along with checking the fan still spins freely!

[TokenBrit]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

my x800xl doesnt get within 25c of that temperature, thats crazy!

[ELI]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

What tools can us nVidia guys use for customizing fan speeds? MY 6800Gt gets up to 81~C during gaming. I just bought a Zalman GPU fan but haven't put it on yet.

EDIT- NVM...I guess I found it:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/sysutility.html

[CatPawn]

Re: Graphics Card Temp

Also, check to make sure your cooler isn't clogged with dust or something.

I'll take it out and have a good look at it, It probably is clogged.