They must have really changed the fan profile for the newer cards. I'm running a older 6950. Its at 44c and the fan is running at 23%
GPU coolers dont work
- Thread starter Billson
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Depends on the cooler, the reference one also got pretty toasty before it ramped up it's noisy arse fan.
Using a third party cooler like an Accelero Xtreme was a world of difference, but they aren't particularly cheap.
Billson
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Oh thats a great blog. Dont worry about the fans. I guess it was a configuration problem because as soon as I opened the program the fans went to 50%, because I think the program crashed the last time I used it so it was a one time thing. Ill make sure it doesnt happen again. Thanks!
This one does the same. At 50C it goes up to 30%. As I said it was a software problem.
Billson
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Hey I contacted a Tech guy from Sapphire and he told me that the max operating temperature is 92C for my card and that from 80C to 85C would be considered overheating. My card was at like 87C for 5-10 minutes. Could that have done any harm? The card is not really malfunctioning so I don't know what to think. What do you think?
Billson
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I have the Raidmax Narwhal. Has 2 120mm fans.
It would help a lot if you put a side intake fan in it. Will blow cool air right on the card.
Billson
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There are no slots to put one in this case. Just front, back, top.
Looks to me the side panel has a place for a fan. The Narwhal right?
Intel_man
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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156322
It's just a sealed window. He's got room for a bottom fan though if his PSU isn't those extra long ATX sized ones.
It's just a sealed window. He's got room for a bottom fan though if his PSU isn't those extra long ATX sized ones.