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30th December 2008, 01:07 PM
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My Graphics Card Is Running Hot, I Know It Is A Hot Running Card But It Turned My System Off, What Is A Safe Temp For It To Be Running At, Before It Does Damage And If You Have Any Advice That Would Be Great
Thanks
Tom
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30th December 2008, 03:25 PM
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There is a fair amount of debate on the maximum safe temperature on a graphics card of that type. The consensus seems to be about 80c, if memory serves me correctly.
I use a slot cooler in order to help keep my card cool.
Here is an example of what I mean - http://www.velocityreviews.com/reviews/review52/14.jpg
A google picture search will find a few different types.
I have mine mounted above my graphics card so that it doesn't interfere with the card's own fan. This works well as heat rises. 
I hope that is of some help to you.
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30th December 2008, 04:47 PM
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Hi I Was Thinking Of Getting One Of Those, I Will Order One Now,
My Friend Is Looking At It Now, To See What The Problem Is.
Thanks For Your Help
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30th December 2008, 05:03 PM
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A common problem is that there is not enough cool air getting into the system case.
You could check the following:
1 - make sure your system is not near a heat source such as a radiator
2 - check that all air inlets are clear of dust bunnies, dead cats, sleeping dogs etc etc
3 - check that there is a balanced airflow through the case - if all the fans are sucking out (for example) there may not be enough air getting in and the pressure too low for the fan on the GPU to pull air into its own ducts. Remember that the PSU fan will suck air out of the case.
A useful test is to take the side off - if it runs cooler then you have an air balance problem!
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30th December 2008, 05:28 PM
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You could also install an aftermarket cooler.
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30th December 2008, 06:03 PM
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Remember that slot coolers can only blow air out of the case, they cannot be reversed like a normal fan. So don't place one over you cards own fan.
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2nd January 2009, 08:43 PM
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Thanks Alot For Your Help Rik, Daveskater And Albert !
Which AfterMarket Gpu Cooler Would You Recommend For This Card As I May Look In To It, If It Still Seems Like A Problem.
I Don't Think It's An Airflow Problem, Because It Doesn't Change Temp When I Remove The Side Panel And There Isn't One Bit Of Dust. If I Did Want Better Airflow, Whats The Best Thing To Do, Is It A New Fan Front And Back, Or Just Another Fan If So Please Please Recommend
Thanks For Your Time
Tom
Also Isn't There A Programe Called Ntune Which You Can Change The RPM Of The Fan On The Gpu...
I Will Try It http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/ntune_5.05.54.00_uk.html
Last edited by Daveskater; 2nd January 2009 at 09:52 PM.
Reason: Merged posts
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2nd January 2009, 09:29 PM
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That software can adjust the fan speed i believe but it often makes a lot of noise when turned right up.
An after market cooling solution would be a better idea. What kind of budget do you have?
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3rd January 2009, 09:47 AM
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Erm Well I Want A Good One, So I Can Skretch But Lets Says About £50
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3rd January 2009, 10:28 AM
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I'd recommend this as it's made specifically for that card
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3rd January 2009, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Joshuashawharvey  I'd recommend this as it's made specifically for that card | Thanks That Looks Good
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3rd January 2009, 12:00 PM
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If Josh says it's good then it undoubtedly is.
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3rd January 2009, 12:07 PM
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The main reason I selected that one is because, apart from it's undoubtedly good performance with cooling stretched across the whole card instead of specifically the GPU, it only takes up two slots. Many other high-end aftermarket GPU coolers seem to take up at least 3. Mine takes up 4 slots! 
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3rd January 2009, 12:12 PM
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Sounds like a "proper job" then.
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3rd January 2009, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Joshuashawharvey Mine takes up 4 slots! |  That must be able to cool a small warehouse.
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3rd January 2009, 12:17 PM
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He probably has to tie it down. 
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3rd January 2009, 12:29 PM
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Nice, Sounds Good, Thanks For All Your Help
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3rd January 2009, 12:36 PM
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The cooler is one of these which takes up 2 slots, then I have a fan attached to it which takes up another slot or two. Cant really reckon how many exactly because of the thickness of the fan.
Look at the pictures on this review for an idea of it's size.
I'm going to be doing a little bit of modding to my case soon and i'll post some pictures for you to see how much space it takes up
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3rd January 2009, 12:59 PM
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O Cool
I Found This Thread Which Shows How Big It Is, It Really Takes Up Three Slots, But Will Defo Think Of Getting One 
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3rd January 2009, 01:01 PM
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Ah so it does. That's still good considering it has 3 fans.
Well at least it doesn't take up 4! 
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