8800GT high temperature..?

WillC · Jul 25, 2008, 02:07 AM

Hey, my new 8800GT from EVGA is at a quite high temperature I think, but I don't really know what is normal for it to operate at. Right now, PC Wizard says "GPU Temperature 61C" and "GPU Ambient 50C". I just wanted to know if that was normal, and what I can do more to fix this heating issue.

I bought a new case with a rear, front, and side fan (which is aimed at the GPU) and the front & side fans are intake, and the rear is exhaust. my PSU also has a fan and I assume it would direct the hot air away from the psu (exhaust). So I really have no idea unless there is some application that nVidia released or something else I can do to fix this.

I haven't had any crashes or anything but I really don't want to ruin this card too..

Thanks

BlueMak · Jul 25, 2008, 03:05 AM

Sounds normal.

procupine14 · Jul 25, 2008, 07:10 PM

yeah those temps sound right on track for a stock cooler. No problems there! Just amke sure it doesn't go over like 75C or so.....then you may start to have some problems. I don't know what the threshold temps on that card are but I do know that most vid cards are good into the mid-70s

jp306 · Jul 25, 2008, 07:28 PM

I have read the that these cards can hit Hi 80's-90's. The ones with the cheap stock coolers that had their fans speeds set to low from the factory to cut down on the noise especially... Mine hits 60's at load, but I have the MSI one with the Zalman cooler

procupine14 · Jul 25, 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jp306

I have read the that these cards can hit Hi 80's-90's.

wow

cozumel · Jul 26, 2008, 12:47 AM

My EVGA 8800GT was one of thos which stupidly had a slow fan speed. I was running in high 80s until I installed a new gfx BIOS to change the default settings. It was either that or use Rivatuner.

WillC · Jul 26, 2008, 03:39 AM

Ok, so if mine does have the stock cooler where it limits the speed.. how could I fix this slow fan speed problem, noise does not matter as long as the case doesn't start shaking or making things fall off my desk.

Is there a program that is safe (won't ruin necessary files, like windows files or something) or does nVidia have one that I could use?

Thanks

BlueMak · Jul 26, 2008, 03:44 AM

Rivatuner, or if you have an EVGA card, then they have a great little utility called EVGA Precision that does that and I prefer it.

jp306 · Jul 26, 2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Rivatuner, or if you have an EVGA card, then they have a great little utility called EVGA Precision that does that and I prefer it.

Or for a more permanent solution you could flash the Video Card BIOS with updated fan speed settings of your choosing, to balance the noise vs cooling.

NiBiTor Util (NVIDIA BIOS Editor)....Always backup your original BIOS if you do this and read up on it first.

cozumel · Jul 26, 2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMak

Rivatuner, or if you have an EVGA card, then they have a great little utility called EVGA Precision that does that and I prefer it.

I didn't know about EVGA precision. Looks quite nice program. Nice headsup

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp306

Or for a more permanent solution you could flash the Video Card BIOS with updated fan speed settings of your choosing, to balance the noise vs cooling.

NiBiTor Util (NVIDIA BIOS Editor)....Always backup your original BIOS if you do this and read up on it first.

Deifinitely the best solution. I flashed (my BIOS ladies, my BIOS) back in January and my card is nice and cool now. The other uoside is that it doesn't use any resources like Rivatuner, EVGA Precision or any other tools.

WillC · Jul 28, 2008, 07:51 AM

Ok, I have flashed my mobo's BIOS before, but where would I get the updated BIOS for my GPU? I would assume its at the nVidia website but I want to make sure I get the right one... Any tips/links that have a good updated list of the BIOS for EVGA 8800GT?

cozumel · Jul 28, 2008, 08:14 AM

This is the EVGA link to get EVGA BIOS.

and/or

Visit mvktech.net for Nibitor

Edit: I'm not sure, but I don't think that NiBitor is useable on an 8800. Maybe someone else could confirm that or you should double-check first to stop major problems with your new card.

CDsDontBurn · Jul 28, 2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC

Hey, my new 8800GT from EVGA is at a quite high temperature I think, but I don't really know what is normal for it to operate at. Right now, PC Wizard says "GPU Temperature 61C" and "GPU Ambient 50C". I just wanted to know if that was normal, and what I can do more to fix this heating issue.

I bought a new case with a rear, front, and side fan (which is aimed at the GPU) and the front & side fans are intake, and the rear is exhaust. my PSU also has a fan and I assume it would direct the hot air away from the psu (exhaust). So I really have no idea unless there is some application that nVidia released or something else I can do to fix this.

I haven't had any crashes or anything but I really don't want to ruin this card too..

Thanks

These temps are just fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by procupine14

yeah those temps sound right on track for a stock cooler. No problems there! Just amke sure it doesn't go over like 75C or so.....then you may start to have some problems. I don't know what the threshold temps on that card are but I do know that most vid cards are good into the mid-70s

the 8800GT has a thermal threshold temperature of 105C before it causes your machine to shut down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC

Ok, I have flashed my mobo's BIOS before, but where would I get the updated BIOS for my GPU? I would assume its at the nVidia website but I want to make sure I get the right one... Any tips/links that have a good updated list of the BIOS for EVGA 8800GT?

EDIT:
for the update page, you will go to the download driver page then navigate to the appropriate section: graphics cards > 8 series > BIOS Updates > "Go" and follow the instructions on how to flash and you're done!

EVGA Precision Utility

hope those help you out

jp306 · Jul 29, 2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

This is the EVGA link to get EVGA BIOS.

and/or

Visit mvktech.net for Nibitor

Edit: I'm not sure, but I don't think that NiBitor is useable on an 8800. Maybe someone else could confirm that or you should double-check first to stop major problems with your new card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillC

Ok, I have flashed my mobo's BIOS before, but where would I get the updated BIOS for my GPU? I would assume its at the nVidia website but I want to make sure I get the right one... Any tips/links that have a good updated list of the BIOS for EVGA 8800GT?

I have used NiBitor to change the fan speeds on a 8800GT, but I had to make a boot disk to flash the card.

1. Save a backup of you current/original BIOS with NiBitor.

2. Edit your fan speeds to the speeds of your choice with NiBitor . I would use rivatuner or a utility like it from your Card manufacturer first to see what works best for you to balance the noise/heat.

3. Save fan settings in NiBitor and make new updated Bios from the original(with changed fans speeds of course)

4. Read this guide on how to flash your Video Card BIOS.
Beginners Guide: Flashing a Video Card BIOS - PCSTATS.com

Jul 25, 2008, 02:07 AM	#1
WillC HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 0	8800GT high temperature..? Hey, my new 8800GT from EVGA is at a quite high temperature I think, but I don't really know what is normal for it to operate at. Right now, PC Wizard says "GPU Temperature 61C" and "GPU Ambient 50C". I just wanted to know if that was normal, and what I can do more to fix this heating issue. I bought a new case with a rear, front, and side fan (which is aimed at the GPU) and the front & side fans are intake, and the rear is exhaust. my PSU also has a fan and I assume it would direct the hot air away from the psu (exhaust). So I really have no idea unless there is some application that nVidia released or something else I can do to fix this. I haven't had any crashes or anything but I really don't want to ruin this card too.. Thanks

Jul 25, 2008, 03:05 AM	#2
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Jul 25, 2008, 07:28 PM	#4
jp306 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I have read the that these cards can hit Hi 80's-90's. The ones with the cheap stock coolers that had their fans speeds set to low from the factory to cut down on the noise especially... Mine hits 60's at load, but I have the MSI one with the Zalman cooler __________________ "I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet." Rodney Dangerfield.

Jul 26, 2008, 12:47 AM	#6
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	My EVGA 8800GT was one of thos which stupidly had a slow fan speed. I was running in high 80s until I installed a new gfx BIOS to change the default settings. It was either that or use Rivatuner. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Jul 26, 2008, 03:39 AM	Thread Starter #7
WillC HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 0	Ok, so if mine does have the stock cooler where it limits the speed.. how could I fix this slow fan speed problem, noise does not matter as long as the case doesn't start shaking or making things fall off my desk. Is there a program that is safe (won't ruin necessary files, like windows files or something) or does nVidia have one that I could use? Thanks

Jul 26, 2008, 03:44 AM	#8
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,248 Rep Power: 326 System Specs	Rivatuner, or if you have an EVGA card, then they have a great little utility called EVGA Precision that does that and I prefer it. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jul 28, 2008, 07:51 AM	Thread Starter #11
WillC HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 0	Ok, I have flashed my mobo's BIOS before, but where would I get the updated BIOS for my GPU? I would assume its at the nVidia website but I want to make sure I get the right one... Any tips/links that have a good updated list of the BIOS for EVGA 8800GT?

Jul 28, 2008, 08:14 AM	#12
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	This is the EVGA link to get EVGA BIOS. and/or Visit mvktech.net for Nibitor Edit: I'm not sure, but I don't think that NiBitor is useable on an 8800. Maybe someone else could confirm that or you should double-check first to stop major problems with your new card. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks Last edited by cozumel; Jul 28, 2008 at 08:40 AM.