Is my graphics card overheating?

I have a X800XT Radeon 256mb PCI-E. I checked the temperatures recently mainly as the weather is getting hotter and i wanted to see if my card was doing ok. Idle i usually get about 55-60 and in games 60-80 degrees C. Is this acceptable or i...




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#162555 - 05/26/05 02:24 AM Is my graphics card overheating?
Qz Offline
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Registered: 05/20/05
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I have a X800XT Radeon 256mb PCI-E. I checked the temperatures recently mainly as the weather is getting hotter and i wanted to see if my card was doing ok. Idle i usually get about 55-60 and in games 60-80 degrees C. Is this acceptable or is the card in danger of dying?

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#162558 - 05/26/05 04:33 AM Re: Is my graphics card overheating?
technoplume Offline
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Registered: 01/11/03
Posts: 18
I guest not but that might not be a good sign. I recommend that you contact the compagnie to discover a better way to cool down the card. I sure know that they are fragile at high temperature. Well at the cost they are. I would not sleep well knowing a fan cool it down and realy suck at it.

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#162577 - 05/26/05 04:55 PM Re: Is my graphics card overheating?
ScinteX Offline
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Registered: 08/23/04
Posts: 317
It's fine! GPUs run way hotter than CPUs. 60-80 is ok, although I have to say that the cooler something runs the better but it's all relative.

ATI's temps for your GPU are:

Maximum recommended ASIC case (or center of die backside for flip chip) - 105°C

Absolute maximum rated junction temperature: TJmax 125°C

Minimum ambient operating temperature 0°C


As you can see, well within specs. If you are little paranoid about the cash you just spent, invest in a high quality cooler for your card- something like Zalman or coolermaster or some other well known company.

S

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