[Imploded Hamster]

Hi

Just got myself a EVGA 8800GT superclocked version, it idles about 60 degrees (load around 70-80)
Is this normal/okay? and if not what would be a good after-market cooler to fit (not watercooled)

Many Thanks
IPH

[wizkid]

Originally Posted by Imploded Hamster

Hi

Just got myself a EVGA 8800GT superclocked version, it idles about 60 degrees (load around 70-80)
Is this normal/okay? and if not what would be a good after-market cooler to fit (not watercooled)

Many Thanks
IPH

Does seem a bit on the hot side, what speed is the GPU fan running at I think these default to about 30%, you could download MSI Afterburner and try upping it to 50% and see if that helps.

[Imploded Hamster]

you were right, it was set to 30%

I've changed to 50% but its still around 50 is that okay?

[wizkid]

Originally Posted by Imploded Hamster

you were right, it was set to 30%

I've changed to 50% but its still around 50 is that okay?

Its better what are the temps now under load this card can go up to 100c. You could try upping it to 65% and see how that goes.

[Imploded Hamster]

not sure the best way to load it...
but about 30mins of TF2 and it stopped rising at 55 degrees
Should i increase the speed further?

[wizkid]

Originally Posted by Imploded Hamster

not sure the best way to load it...
but about 30mins of TF2 and it stopped rising at 55 degrees
Should i increase the speed further?

55c under load is fine.

[Imploded Hamster]

thank you

[wizkid]

You're welcome,

Post back if you need any more help.

[Imploded Hamster]

btw, whats the best way to load a GFX card?

[wizkid]

Originally Posted by Imploded Hamster

btw, whats the best way to load a GFX card?

Running a heavy game like COD or crysis.

You can run a stress testing programme like 3Dmark http://downloads.guru3d.com/3DMark06...load-1297.html