GPU temps vs. CPU temps...

Pinback · 27 Mar 2007 at 11:02

We're pretty much obsessed with keeping our CPU ([email protected] in my case) temps down to a 'sensible' level of around 60 Deg.C under load.

Now typical load temps for Nvidia 8800 GT* series cards seem to be accepted at around 75-80+ Deg.C.

Why is this? :confused:

I don't believe for a minute that Nvidia's silicon is 'better' than Intels! :rolleyes:

Has anyone tried running their C2D at much higher temps than Intel recommend? If so, what was the end result? Meltdown? Lifespan measured in months?

Archibald0 · 27 Mar 2007 at 11:24

no idea but i have to ask why you refer to yourself as "we" on an online forum

Pinback · 27 Mar 2007 at 11:29

I used 'we' in the sense of the overclocking community in general. :confused:

Didn't mean anything by it. Sorry if offence was caused...

mishima · 27 Mar 2007 at 11:30

I wondered too why the new nVidia GPU's get so hot, the previous series and also the ATI series used to be much cooler. 80C is very hot.

Archibald0 · 27 Mar 2007 at 11:33

Pinback said:
I used 'we' in the sense of the overclocking community in general.

Didn't mean anything by it. Sorry if offence was caused...

ahh my bad, i thought you were referring to yourself as we

no need to apologise :cool:

Pinback · 27 Mar 2007 at 12:00

Just found something interesting on Intels website...

The C2D T2700 mobile processor (2.33GHz) has a Thermal Specification of....

100 Degrees C :eek:

@ 1.3v

Hmm, makes you think doesn't it?

Now imagine the clockspeeds you could get from your E6*** if you were to allow it to run at 100 Deg.C...

I don't think I'll be worrying too much about my CPU temps anymore