Graphics temerature

Ferg · 24-09-2007, 08:31 AM

Hey guys quick question,

This is the first time I have had a graphics card (BFG 8800 GTS oc2 320mb) that I can monitor the temperature on and am astounded at the temp doing nothing at idle, 54 celcius! while my CPU is at 20c and mobo at 20c and hard drives at 22c and 30c

Is this a normal temperature? What is 'safe' to go up too while playing games?

TIA

ferg

Big B · 24-09-2007, 10:30 AM

The 8800's do run extremely hot, and to be honest, 54*C is really quite good. My 7900GS idles 59*C, with a slowdown temp of 130*C. Graphics chips seem to have a lot higher threshold for heat than other parts do, which is good, given how warm they run by default.

Ferg · 24-09-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big B

The 8800's do run extremely hot, and to be honest, 54*C is really quite good. My 7900GS idles 59*C, with a slowdown temp of 130*C. Graphics chips seem to have a lot higher threshold for heat than other parts do, which is good, given how warm they run by default.

Cheers bigB I can stop having to check it every couple of seconds now then

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Ferg Manbearpig Join Date: May 2004 Age: 26 Male Posts: 760 Times Helpful: 47 My Mood: Inspired Status: Offline My Computer	Graphics temerature Hey guys quick question, This is the first time I have had a graphics card (BFG 8800 GTS oc2 320mb) that I can monitor the temperature on and am astounded at the temp doing nothing at idle, 54 celcius! while my CPU is at 20c and mobo at 20c and hard drives at 22c and 30c Is this a normal temperature? What is 'safe' to go up too while playing games? TIA ferg __________________ FREE STUFF Spybot S&D Ad-Aware Spyware Blaster Comodo Free Firewall Speedfan Ad Block Plus (Plugin for Firefox) Malwarebytes Antimalware (MBAM) Avast -Free Antivirus

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 29 Male Posts: 9,721 Times Helpful: 594 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	The 8800's do run extremely hot, and to be honest, 54C is really quite good. My 7900GS idles 59C, with a slowdown temp of 130*C. Graphics chips seem to have a lot higher threshold for heat than other parts do, which is good, given how warm they run by default. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team

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