GPU temps

[RobSmith]

Hey all,

Just upgraded to the EVGA "SuperClocked" GTX 580 and it really is sublime.

At the moment I'm playing Metro 2033 with maximum settings (1920x1080), (bar DoF because it's absolute drivel) and it plays as smooth as anything.

However, I noticed that the card temps got up to around 80C, which does seem rather high, and a little worrying - is it okay to maintain these sort of temps for prolonged periods of time? i.e. playing for 5-6 hours

Should I take the GFX settings down a notch just to keep it cooler?

Thanks in advance!

 

[RobSmith]

That understandable, so long as there are no immediate consequences then I'm more than happy - I'm just hoping it can maintain this performance for a year or so before I have to shell out for a new card.

I'm just too used to laptops, which die far too quick for what you pay.

Thanks!

 

[RobSmith]

Thanks for the replies guys, it seems that hitting the 80C mark isn't all that bad then, and with a 3 year warranty, I haven't got much to worry about - within 3 years I'll have already upgraded anyway.

On a side note, using Nvidia's OC scanner application my GPU, at 90% load and 85C is only using 60% fan speed, which to me seems pretty low. Is there anyway I change the incremental increase? i.e. for every 5c the GPU temp rises the fan speed will increase by X.

Thanks again!

 

[RobSmith]

Sorry, I forgot to mention I'm on an EVGA card, but I'll take a look and see if there is a similar product for them.