GPU temps...

undefined · 01-09-2008, 09:38 PM

amd x2 5200+, radeon 3850 512mb, 500gb seagate, 2gb ram, msi k9a2 mobo, coolermaster 690 case

ati catalyst installed, rivatuner installed

what should be my typical CPU temps? I have around 30-35 C for idle and when I play CoD4, around 68-72 C with the fan set at 50% duty using riva.

Is that ok?

b1gapl · 01-09-2008, 09:43 PM

68-72C is a bit too high for load. Are you talking about the GPU or CPU?...because you mentioned setting Riva at 50%. I assume that's controlling the GPU's fan. If that's the GPU you're talking about, it's ok. But you should add in a case fan or something to help with. Now if that's the CPU, make sure you installed that heatsink correctly. Or get an aftermarket to help with the cooling.

undefined · 01-09-2008, 09:44 PM

Actually those are both for GPU. I'm getting these readings off of Riva Tuner.

b1gapl · 01-09-2008, 09:47 PM

Oh ok...because the thread title said CPU. I'll change it.

That seems normal to me. Actually I kinda expected lower, with the HD3850 having a 55nm process.

You may want to get a another side intake, to help with the cooling a bit.

undefined · 01-09-2008, 09:50 PM

Ok just installed CPUID Hardware Monitor:

GPU is at 40C under no load. Just Firefox/Pidgin.

CPU is at core 0, 17C, and core1 at 18C.

HD is at 27C.

*edit* I have three case fans, 120mm from the CM690 case and a CPU fan/heatsink (came with the proc) and a GPU fan.

b1gapl · 01-09-2008, 10:23 PM

I know you're sorry.

All the temperatures are fine. The GPU may be a bit warm on load. So if you want, stick another side intake to help with the GPU.

undefined · 01-09-2008, 10:25 PM

whats a side intake?

b1gapl · 01-09-2008, 10:29 PM

Oh, I meant a case fan for the side panel as an intake, so it can take in cool air for the graphic card.

undefined · 01-09-2008, 10:36 PM

It has one. One on the side, back fan, and HD fan in the front.

b1gapl · 01-09-2008, 10:41 PM

And the GPU still loads around 68-72C? Your ambient must be a little warm.

Another thing to do, is setting the fan at 100% via Riva. That should help bring it down a little.

01-09-2008, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
undefined True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	GPU temps... amd x2 5200+, radeon 3850 512mb, 500gb seagate, 2gb ram, msi k9a2 mobo, coolermaster 690 case ati catalyst installed, rivatuner installed what should be my typical CPU temps? I have around 30-35 C for idle and when I play CoD4, around 68-72 C with the fan set at 50% duty using riva. Is that ok?

01-09-2008, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: CPU temps... 68-72C is a bit too high for load. Are you talking about the GPU or CPU?...because you mentioned setting Riva at 50%. I assume that's controlling the GPU's fan. If that's the GPU you're talking about, it's ok. But you should add in a case fan or something to help with. Now if that's the CPU, make sure you installed that heatsink correctly. Or get an aftermarket to help with the cooling. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

01-09-2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
undefined True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: CPU temps... Actually those are both for GPU. I'm getting these readings off of Riva Tuner.

01-09-2008, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: CPU temps... Oh ok...because the thread title said CPU. I'll change it. That seems normal to me. Actually I kinda expected lower, with the HD3850 having a 55nm process. You may want to get a another side intake, to help with the cooling a bit. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

01-09-2008, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
undefined True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: GPU temps... Ok just installed CPUID Hardware Monitor: GPU is at 40C under no load. Just Firefox/Pidgin. CPU is at core 0, 17C, and core1 at 18C. HD is at 27C. edit I have three case fans, 120mm from the CM690 case and a CPU fan/heatsink (came with the proc) and a GPU fan. Last edited by b1gapl; 01-09-2008 at 10:11 PM.

01-09-2008, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: GPU temps... I know you're sorry. All the temperatures are fine. The GPU may be a bit warm on load. So if you want, stick another side intake to help with the GPU. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

01-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
undefined True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: GPU temps... whats a side intake?

01-09-2008, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: GPU temps... Oh, I meant a case fan for the side panel as an intake, so it can take in cool air for the graphic card. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

01-09-2008, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
undefined True Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 114	Re: GPU temps... It has one. One on the side, back fan, and HD fan in the front.

01-09-2008, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: GPU temps... And the GPU still loads around 68-72C? Your ambient must be a little warm. Another thing to do, is setting the fan at 100% via Riva. That should help bring it down a little. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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