GPU Overheating

[Rigges]

Ok just recently my GPU started over heating it has only been a few weeks sence I cleaned every thing

its a Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT (512 MB)

and it goes up to 113° C normally runs at 65 I now have case open and a 9" fan blowing in the case

[Clay Pigeon]

If it is a standard nvidia design with a blower blowing air over a heatsink that is covered by a shroud you likely have dust stuck under the shroud.

canned air using the little straw into the heatsink itself through the fan area. Dust is probably clogging the heatsink underneath the shroud.

If that doesnt work then remove the shroud (may require a set of jewelers screwdrivers) and then blow out the dust. Then replace the shroud.


Graphics cards DO eventually get old and die, mind you.

[metacide]

Clay is right in everything he said.

One other thing it might possible be, the fan on the card (if there is a fan) might simply not be functioning correctly. It could be that its simply stopped working, or that it cant spin fast enough anymore. If you feel confident in oiling it or replacing it, do so. Otherwise a new card may be in order.

[Refuel]

when you say that it mornally runs at 65 is that what its normal load temp was or idle temp.

Also are you running the fan on auto where it changes fan speeds or do you have it set to a static speed? I use evga's little precision tool (link below/dont like riva/nhancer) to set my fans speeds to static since if i leave it at auto it gets a little too hot for my taste before the fans kick in faster.

[web height=350]http://www.evga.com/precision/[/web]

[Araris]

I too use EVGA Precision, granted to download it you'll need an EVGA account (free). Make sure the fan on the card didn't become unplugged either (there's a little fan connector spot on the card, I'd check it).

[Rigges]

Ok yes at Idle it runs around 60c 65c and normally in game it gets around 80c right now it Idle temp is 70c and in game its running any were from 111c to 116c

I will shut down and pull the card and check and clean it again but this would be good cause to get a faster new card some thing I will want to SLI

OH lastly the card was New last year 2008 in April Iknow that doesnot mean much hey is it still under any warranty???
I wonder

[Refuel]

hope for that lifetime warranty. Still though that is an odd issue. Does the fan still sound like it's running at a good speed? Personally to eliminate all doubt i would if possible transplant the card to another system and see if the high temps continue.

Few more questions

Also are multiple programs registering the high temps across the board?
When did you add that fan you mentioned on the first post?
Any power supply issues recently or any new devices that draw more from the PSU?

[Rigges]

10:08 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: OK
10:08 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: I pulled it out and cleaned it
10:08 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: I pulled the fan /heat sink off the paste was dry
10:09 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: also the fan spins freely but after I plugged it back in the Motor is Dead tried to spin but doesn't.
10:09 PM - <eVa>Refuel: ahhh. good to hear you figured it out quick
10:10 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: Yea I think I will get a new card and then try and find a new fan/heat sink

10:10 PM - <eVa>Refuel: and happy you saved the card
10:10 PM - [BR] Rigges V$: for this one and use it in a rebuild of my wife's HP pavilion it will only be the case when I do it

So now I need to find a Good but not to expensive Video Card for my PC

[Clay Pigeon]

9600gso http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814121319

55 bucks. free shipping. this weekend only. (also has a MIR to knock the price down to 35 bucks).

[Rigges]

thanks Clay but thats alittle to cheap Too small of Memory on board and I think I want a 9800 or better

But thank you all the same

[Jesus_Faction]

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6814127422

[Rigges]

Getting Closer Needs to be SLI too

[Araris]

You can SLI that, although IMO I'd stick with an EVGA, XFX, or BFG product for their warranties.

[Clay Pigeon]

what is your budget for the new card?

Also, what power supply do you have?

[Refuel]

SLI has is useful on my system but ultimately a very big pain in the @ss. Personally i would double down and get one superior single card solution like a 285 which is about as good as dual 9800's.