Graphics Card Temp too high?

protonoto · Nov 18, 2007, 04:24 PM

I seem to get low FPS and I think it has something to do with my temperature. Currently my card is idling at 70 Degrees celcius! That's way too high right? I'm considering buying a VGA cooler for my 7800 GS. Any recommendations?

**kris23** · Nov 18, 2007, 08:56 PM

video cards tend to be very hot, idling around high 60s and loads in the mid 80s

a cooler is a good idea either way

Tipstaff · Nov 19, 2007, 01:01 AM

That particular series should be idling at 40-45C, and under load 60-75C.

However, I do have a couple questions:

- which 7800GS card do you have? Is is an overclock version (pre-overclocked)?

- is the fan on the card actually working?

- have you tried running the system with the side panel to your case off, and if so, what was the temps like for the card?

- what is the air circulation like in your case? Is there enough air flow?

By all indications, yes, you need to replace the cooler. If you can still find one I recommend the Arctic Cooling NV Silencer 5 (Rev.3) as it will exhaust the hot air out of the case, however since it is no longer in production you will have to do a bit of searching for it. If you can't find that one you could always get the newer Accelero X1.

**kris23** · Nov 19, 2007, 01:46 AM

arctic cooling makes some of the best stuff for a cheap price

protonoto · Nov 19, 2007, 06:19 PM

Ok to answer a few questions:

- I have a BFG 7800 GS (don't think it's overclock version)

- The fan is still working. I've been running it at 100% to keep it at about 60c idle

- I've tried running without the side of the case on. Fan is still 100% and the temperature is about 55c

- Don't think the airflow is too great.

kn00tcn · Nov 19, 2007, 11:44 PM

if you have one of those single slot coolers, make sure it's not dusty

http://kn00tcn.net/00-temp-00/kn-dus...es90+temps.JPG

i got a zalman & idle ~35 load ~60, quite the difference, but if you dont wanna mess with coolers, just make sure it's not mega dusty, as airflow will not help when the dust blocks it

Kazeko · Nov 23, 2007, 07:12 AM

My 8800GTX idles around 54C, and sees low 60's loaded, with a Thermalright HR03 Plus and a 53CFM 92mm fan on it.

I also have an AGP X800XL in my old system (XP2800+ @ 400x12) that runs around 53C loaded with a Zalman VF700-CU on it (As well! Also on an Abit AN7). Works really well.

Aftermarket VGA coolers are pretty cheap, typically, the Zalman Cooler ran me like 25 USD. Install is easy if you can turn a screw and follow instructions.

Nov 18, 2007, 04:24 PM	#1
protonoto DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Graphics Card Temp too high? I seem to get low FPS and I think it has something to do with my temperature. Currently my card is idling at 70 Degrees celcius! That's way too high right? I'm considering buying a VGA cooler for my 7800 GS. Any recommendations?

Nov 18, 2007, 08:56 PM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	video cards tend to be very hot, idling around high 60s and loads in the mid 80s a cooler is a good idea either way __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	That particular series should be idling at 40-45C, and under load 60-75C. However, I do have a couple questions: - which 7800GS card do you have? Is is an overclock version (pre-overclocked)? - is the fan on the card actually working? - have you tried running the system with the side panel to your case off, and if so, what was the temps like for the card? - what is the air circulation like in your case? Is there enough air flow? By all indications, yes, you need to replace the cooler. If you can still find one I recommend the Arctic Cooling NV Silencer 5 (Rev.3) as it will exhaust the hot air out of the case, however since it is no longer in production you will have to do a bit of searching for it. If you can't find that one you could always get the newer Accelero X1. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick. Last edited by Tipstaff; Nov 19, 2007 at 07:33 AM.

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Nov 19, 2007, 06:19 PM	Thread Starter #5
protonoto DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Ok to answer a few questions: - I have a BFG 7800 GS (don't think it's overclock version) - The fan is still working. I've been running it at 100% to keep it at about 60c idle - I've tried running without the side of the case on. Fan is still 100% and the temperature is about 55c - Don't think the airflow is too great.

Nov 23, 2007, 07:12 AM	#7
Kazeko DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 174 Rep Power: 28 System Specs	My 8800GTX idles around 54C, and sees low 60's loaded, with a Thermalright HR03 Plus and a 53CFM 92mm fan on it. I also have an AGP X800XL in my old system (XP2800+ @ 400x12) that runs around 53C loaded with a Zalman VF700-CU on it (As well! Also on an Abit AN7). Works really well. Aftermarket VGA coolers are pretty cheap, typically, the Zalman Cooler ran me like 25 USD. Install is easy if you can turn a screw and follow instructions.