GTX560 - dual monitor temps

[LSR]

Hi guys,

I've read a little on the internet regarding the temperatures the newer nVidia chips run at with dual monitor setups. Apparently it's something to do with running the chip at 50% load even when not in use, just to keep the monitors in sync and stop them flickering. That said, I'm fairly clueless, so I'm sure most of you will know better than me!

My question is - should I be worried, and attempt to fix with custom fan settings (i.e. leaving at 100%) or underclocking? Airflow in my case is good and the card is new. Idles (single monitor) at 29C. Dual monitor, it idles at 57C. Load hits 81C.

Thanks!

 

[mihir]

Dual monitor configs do increase the GPU temps.
I got a 11-12C increase in temps when I switched to dual monitor config.
But my GPU in non gaming condition is used only like 3-4%.


57C is not too high for modern cards @50% Fan Speed.
But 81 @ load is fine.

But I would recommend increasing the fan speed when the GPU is on load. Which will bring the temps down to around 75C which is fine,

 

[FuryRosewood]

would help to know what other parts in the system are, could you give a idea to us of what your configuration is?