Trouble: Overheating X850XT PE ??

[Reggie Hillier]

I have latest drivers installed and all defaults are set.
The card's temperature is 45(C) at idle. When I run 3DMark 2001
the temperature will be around 70(C). When I play 3d games for about 10
minutes
I will get the overheating beeps and sometimes get booted out of the game
but the card's
fan will not go to high speed mode. I have had a few times that is
approached 80(C).
Anybody else have this problem ?
It is a Connect 3D card and is still under warranty but I am hoping for a
quick fix. Thanks !

 

[Flow]

Your card should run fine at 80°C. but it's not a recommended temp.
If you live with a room temp of 30°C. this temp sounds right.
Try disabling vpu recover in the catalyst control panel.
you can use atitool to set various fan speeds at different temps,mine will
kick in at 100% when over 80°C.
You should also clean out the heatsink,in 1 month it can be cluttered with
dust.
My x850pro has this little nag,and it can differ from 5 to 10 degrees when I
don't clean it regularly.
People can think what they want,and I know it's not a good way to do,but I
use the vacuum cleaner on the heatsink once every two months.
Takes several degrees down on my idle and full load temps.
My card can go 45°C. on top of my room temp when at full load.