tbh, if i had temps over 90 degrees on my 7950GT then i wouldnt be happy at all
I think you should buy an after market cooler for it, as suggested before
I think you should buy an after market cooler for it, as suggested before
You're not supposed to be able to boil water on your equipment. It may be within tolerance, but being within tolerance definitely does not mean that it's recommended. High temperatures significantly lower the lifetime of most any electrical equipment. The only component in your case that should be allowed to reach temperatures above 50°C during full load is your video card, and even then, not very far above 60°C.
Use it to make a cup of tea?
Of course you could get a after market cooler as suggested but then you'll lose your pc's hot drinks making ability.
Of course you could get a after market cooler as suggested but then you'll lose your pc's hot drinks making ability.
My 8800GT goes up to 90°C... I am not too worried though.
No, it isn't overclocked. And as for cooler ideas, throw em out the window, because my Dell case is so fucking small..
My GFX card sits at a comfortable 60 °C just resting. And by comfortable I mean that it's not fluctuating, it's always 59 or 60.mikkel wrote:
You're not supposed to be able to boil water on your equipment. It may be within tolerance, but being within tolerance definitely does not mean that it's recommended. High temperatures significantly lower the lifetime of most any electrical equipment. The only component in your case that should be allowed to reach temperatures above 50°C during full load is your video card, and even then, not very far above 60°C.
A fair amount of computers run cooler with the side of the case on. It's not going to make a huge difference though, might drop the temps a couple degrees C at the most. The idle temp isn't bad, but 109C is starting to push it. My 7900GS idles in the mid 50's and has hit high 70's on hot days. If it was me I would try removing the old thermal grease and use some Arctic Sliver. Sometimes they put to much/not enough thermal grease on it.
Blow the heatsink out.
Clean out all the dust. I did and My CPU temp dropped from 80 degrees to 35
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Last edited by Ryan (2007-12-06 17:58:10)
So dust everything out, clean with alcohol, and replace grease? Hell, like I even know what the grease does (<- Newb at computers). I'll see what I can do, thanks for the info guys.
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Last edited by SaladForks (2007-12-06 18:35:06)
One (well, several) word(s) of warning:
DON'T 'DUST OUT' YOUR PC WITH A VACUUM CLEANER.
"I know, I'll just vacuum the dust out" - sounds like the sensible thing to do doesn't it?
WRONG!
Vacuums create static.
static+sensitive electronic components=BAD TIME
Get one of those aerosol cans of air and blow it out.
DON'T 'DUST OUT' YOUR PC WITH A VACUUM CLEANER.
"I know, I'll just vacuum the dust out" - sounds like the sensible thing to do doesn't it?
WRONG!
Vacuums create static.
static+sensitive electronic components=BAD TIME
Get one of those aerosol cans of air and blow it out.
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2007-12-06 18:46:42)
Once you have those aerosol cans of air, and you have cleaned out your computer, hold it upside down up close to your arm or hand and spray it And then also put it in your mouth and inhale it.
Good times
Good times
Do you have one PCI slot open below your graphics card? If so, the Zalman VF-900 will fit just fine.SaladForks wrote:
No, it isn't overclocked. And as for cooler ideas, throw em out the window, because my Dell case is so fucking small..
The thermal grease is to provide better thermal conductivity between the cooler and the core. There are microscopic impurities in the two components, so the cooler base does not sit 100% perfect to the core. Therefore, the thermal grease fills in the microscopic impurities and "seals" the two together. I hope that makes sense.
Well I disagree. Even if static is created it's not going to be that much, and if it is, well the can blowing will create as much static as the vacuum sucking. But at least with a vacuum you don't get dust all over the place. I vacuum mine regularly - no problems so far.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
One (well, several) word(s) of warning:
DON'T 'DUST OUT' YOUR PC WITH A VACUUM CLEANER.
"I know, I'll just vacuum the dust out" - sounds like the sensible thing to do doesn't it?
WRONG!
Vacuums create static.
static+sensitive electronic components=BAD TIME
Get one of those aerosol cans of air and blow it out.
Actually, the Zalman sticks up above the card, so if he's got one of those low profile cases it might not fit.CrazeD wrote:
Do you have one PCI slot open below your graphics card? If so, the Zalman VF-900 will fit just fine.
A slot cooler might help, but it will still run hotter than you'd like methinks.
Last edited by cospengle (2007-12-07 01:39:17)
It's not the blowing/sucking of the air that creates the static. It's the workings of the vacuum cleaner. And, you're a blown GPU/CPU/Chipset waiting to happen.cospengle wrote:
Well I disagree. Even if static is created it's not going to be that much, and if it is, well the can blowing will create as much static as the vacuum sucking. But at least with a vacuum you don't get dust all over the place. I vacuum mine regularly - no problems so far.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
One (well, several) word(s) of warning:
DON'T 'DUST OUT' YOUR PC WITH A VACUUM CLEANER.
"I know, I'll just vacuum the dust out" - sounds like the sensible thing to do doesn't it?
WRONG!
Vacuums create static.
static+sensitive electronic components=BAD TIME
Get one of those aerosol cans of air and blow it out.
Your fan may be failing. When Ihad my 6600gt agp it got up to 88C and the only way i noticed it is that the fan started making funny noises. All i had to do was restart my computer and it never did it again. 111!!!!!!Never use a vacuum ever!!!!!111 i do not care what anyone says. A vacuum can suck up small components plus the static electricity. Even when you zap someone with your finger onto their body and see the light it is 100s-1,000s of volts. Modern processors use 1.8volts and lower.mtb0minime wrote:
No, I'm not saying it's fishy as in you're faking it, but fishy as in there might be something with the temperature readings.
My graphics card heatsink also burns my hand a little, but 92 C is nearly the boiling point of water. If you are able to actually hold your hand on it, then it's probably not that hot. If it were 92, you'd probably scald your hand.
I'd say just turn off your computer for half an hour to an hour and then turn it back on and check the readings. Try playing the demo again and see if it happens again.