GPU-Z vs NVIDIA MonitorView temperature different

[skippo]

Which temperature reading is telling the truth? GPU-Z or NVIDIA monitor view.

My idle temp with my BFG 8800 GTX OC2 is:
NVIDIA MonitorView: 66*C
GPU-Z: 58.3*C

also are these temps quite high for idle?

Thanks.

 

[Inazuma]

Nvidia monitor shows the GPU Diode temperature - which I believe is the one you should be keepin an eye on. 66C is a little above average I think. Mine is 60C idle, but I have quite good case flow with an Antec 900.

 

[Tom|Nbk]

http://www.techenclave.com/graphic-cards/a-little-secret-about-g92-temps-105476.html

Have a read of this.

GPUZ is the temp you want to go by.

 

[skippo]

http://www.techenclave.com/graphic-cards/a-little-secret-about-g92-temps-105476.html

Have a read of this.

GPUZ is the temp you want to go by.

Cheers for that link. Very interesting!

I have also got my load temps down to 51.8*C (GPU-Z) which is OK i guess?
Planning on getting another GTX for SLI on tuesday once they are back in stock. Hopefully my PC won't act as a radiator for my room! lol

 

[Inazuma]

Actually you can probably save on gas bills if your computer replaces your normal radiator

 

[mattyfez]

I go off of everest's readings, My GPU-Z lies to me.....it always says about 15c cooler than everest.

 

[braveheart]

Yes keep watch the temp - I used Everest Ultimate software which monitor all of it, it very good one and CPU temp is 18-25oC -- I used 2xGF9600GT XXX (SLI) - card 1 is 30-35oC and card 2 is 37-42oC that normal temp.

you have to monitor all the temp to keep cool and normal and aviod too high temp that can cause BSOD.