ASUS RTX 4080 Super Hotspot Temperature Jumps to 105–109°C
My ASUS RTX 4080 Super reaches a 105–109°C hotspot almost immediately after launching a game, which puts it right around the throttling range. I've repasted it and also…
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RTX 3080 Ti hotspot exceeds 100°C at low reported usage after a PC upgrade
Shortly after upgrading to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a new motherboard, and DDR5 memory, my RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition began randomly ramping its fans to 100% while…
Is a 106°C GPU hotspot temperature safe on an RTX 5060 Ti?
My PNY RTX 5060 Ti reaches a maximum GPU hotspot temperature of 106°C while gaming, but this only seems to happen on particularly hot days. Is that still…
Can I raise the zero-RPM fan threshold on a Zotac RTX 5070 Ti?
I upgraded from an RX 6800 to a Zotac 5070 Ti. On my old AMD card, I could raise the zero-RPM threshold from 55°C to 62°C, and I…
Could This AIO Radiator Orientation Damage My Water-Cooled GPU?
I'm planning to mount my GPU's all-in-one liquid cooler in the orientation shown in the attached image. If the motherboard is installed in a normal upright case layout…
Can a Bottom Intake Fan Damage or Shorten the Life of a GPU?
My case is fairly small, so I installed a fan on the bottom to improve airflow. The GPU actually became noticeably quieter afterward. My brother says that blowing…
Is upgrading from an RTX 5080 Founders Edition to an Astral or Noctua model worth it?
I already own an RTX 5080 Founders Edition, but I'm not thrilled with its cooler and boost behavior compared with higher-end partner cards. Under full load, it reaches…
Why Is My RTX 3070 Still Reaching 90°C and Running So Loud?
My Gigabyte RTX 3070 Eagle OC has recently been running very hot and its fans have become extremely loud during games. I cleaned the entire PC and graphics…
Should I undervolt my RTX 5060 Ti to reduce excessive heat and fan noise?
My PNY RTX 5060 Ti 16GB boosts to around 2880 MHz at 1.075V during heavy loads. With the stock dual-fan cooler, it reaches about 80°C on the core…
Is 73°C Safe for My RTX 5060 Ti During Gaming?
My Palit Infinity 3 RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reaches about 73°C while I'm playing games. Is that temperature safe for long-term use, or should I improve cooling or…
How Far Can I Push and Overclock My GTX 1070?
I've been using the same GTX 1070 since it launched, and I'd like to keep it going while extracting as much performance as possible. It has sentimental value…
How Far Can I Push and Overclock My GTX 1070?
I've been using my GTX 1070 since it launched, and I'd like to keep it going while squeezing out as much performance as possible. It has sentimental value…
Why is my RTX 3060 reaching 92°C even when idle?
My RTX 3060 reached about 93°C while playing Black Ops 7 and kept triggering temperature warnings. I lowered the graphics settings all the way to minimum, but the…
Why Is My RTX 3060 Reaching 92–93°C With Its Fans Not Spinning?
My RTX 3060 recently started reaching about 93°C while playing Black Ops 7. I lowered the graphics settings all the way to minimum, but the temperature barely changed.…
How can I maximize the lifespan of a used RTX 3070?
I'm considering buying a used RTX 3070 and want it to remain reliable for at least three more years. What should I check before buying, and what maintenance…
Should I Replace the Thermal Paste on My Eight-Year-Old GTX 1070 Ti?
A coworker is putting together a PC and is interested in buying my old MSI Armor GTX 1070 Ti. The card still works and has passed a few…
What Should I Watch Out for When Repasting and Re-padding My Gigabyte RTX 2080 Ti?
I'm planning to repaste and replace the thermal pads on my Gigabyte Windforce RTX 2080 Ti later today. I have a phase-change thermal sheet and new pads that…
Why Is My RTX 3070 Running Hotter After Replacing the GPU Fan?
One of the fans on my Gigabyte RTX 3070 Eagle started wobbling and making a lot of noise, so I replaced it and removed the original shroud. While…
Why Is My ASUS RTX 5050’s VRAM Still Around 70°C at Idle?
I bought an ASUS RTX 5050 8GB about a month ago, and the memory temperature stays around 70–72°C even when the system is idle and the GPU fans…
Is a 40°C GPU-to-Hotspot Delta Too High on a Gigabyte RTX 4090?
I have a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming OC purchased in December 2022. During demanding games, the GPU runs at about 73°C, memory reaches around 68°C, and power…