8800GT Overheating

StrangleHold · 10-12-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Enjoi

Do you think it would improve temps if I went back and used a smaller amount?

Probably not, but be carefull with AS5 its conductive

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Originally Posted by Enjoi

I am running out of ideas here

What kind of case air flow do you have?

linkin93 · 10-12-2009, 05:38 PM

I've decided to use IC Diamond 7 for all my future GPU's. AS5 is reserved for CPU's

Perhaps try updating the card to it's latest BIOS?

If all else fails invest in an aftermarket cooler.

Enjoi · 10-12-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangleHold

What kind of case air flow do you have?

Great airflow, I have a Zalman 9500 for my CPU, a Thermaltake 120mm sucking cool air in at the front, a side duct, and a 120mm rear fan that came with the case. The air blowing out the back of very cool... All other temps are great, CPU rarely sees over 40c, system temp is about the same, hard drives are even lower. It is JUST the video card giving me trouble. Idles at around 60c and when I play games it is usually in the 100-108c range.

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Originally Posted by linkin93

Perhaps try updating the card to it's latest BIOS?

How do you update the BIOS for a video card? I am using the latest drivers, that didn't help at all. Maybe the BIOS is what I should have done.

linkin93 · 10-12-2009, 09:04 PM

I wouldn't know how to do it. I never have tried, but i heard that it can help.

Enjoi · 10-12-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by linkin93

I wouldn't know how to do it. I never have tried, but i heard that it can help.

Alright, well thanks for all the help so far. I will go run along to google now and see what I can find.

Mr soft · 10-12-2009, 09:19 PM

I second the after market cooling.
Here's a nice example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186016

Enjoi · 10-12-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr soft

I second the after market cooling.
Here's a nice example.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186016

Excellent looking, I will definitely consider buying this. Thanks!

**mep916** · 10-14-2009, 07:34 PM

How's it running?

Flashing the BIOS may help, but of course you risk bricking the card if something goes wrong. I've never done it myself.

BIOS List

nvFlash

nvFlash guide

bigrich0086 · 10-16-2009, 02:03 AM

have you considered the card is getting old and the termal sensors took a crap.

IF you have a IR temp gun to test the readings your programs telling you then you will know. My temp gun is dead on with everest on all temps.

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linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,377	I've decided to use IC Diamond 7 for all my future GPU's. AS5 is reserved for CPU's Perhaps try updating the card to it's latest BIOS? If all else fails invest in an aftermarket cooler. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

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linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,377	I wouldn't know how to do it. I never have tried, but i heard that it can help. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

10-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr soft Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 285	I second the after market cooling. Here's a nice example. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186016 __________________ Phenom II 720 Black, Sapphire Pure 790GX , Sammy F1:1T, 2x2g Kingston Hyper-x 1066, ATI 4670 Powercolor , 720w Tacens Radix III. Sound blaster Audigy 2, Antec 300

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bigrich0086 Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 761	have you considered the card is getting old and the termal sensors took a crap. IF you have a IR temp gun to test the readings your programs telling you then you will know. My temp gun is dead on with everest on all temps. __________________ Processor: Q9450 @3.6Ghz Heatsink: XIGMATEK Dark Knight 120 push pull Motherboard: Asus P5E3 Deluxe Ram: G.Skill 4gb DDR3 1600 MHz Clocks:7-7-7-18 1.9v GFX Card: SAPPHIRE HD4870 1GB Xfire SOON HD5870 Hard Drive: :SATA II x2 360gb Seagate 7,200RPM OS: Vista Ultimate x64 Monitor: 2 AOC 2217v 22"PSU: CORSAIR 750-TX Case: HAF 922 HeatWare!!! AIM SN- RichsBallPythons

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