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GTX 580

tez77

tez77

tez77

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Hi new to haveing this type of card normally low budget card just wanted to no is it best to have fans on auto with no extra software or is it best to run afterburner and set up the chart
Palit 1536MB GeForce GTX 580
 
The lifespan of electronic components decreases exponentially in terms of temperature. If you want it die slowly then you'd better keep it cooler with more noise.

Personally I'd just leave the fans on auto because I won't be using such cards for more than a year.
 
Personal preference really.
When I was running the stock cooler I set my own profile which was more aggressive than auto. Think it was along the lines of 50% at 50c, 60% at 60c, 70% at 70c, 100% at 80c...

That fan profile suited me as it was inaudible most of the time when gaming and running cooler than it would have been on auto.
 
harmony said:
The lifespan of electronic components decreases exponentially in terms of temperature. If you want it die slowly then you'd better keep it cooler with more noise.

Personally I'd just leave the fans on auto because I won't be using such cards for more than a year.
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Not to say it's going to die quickly if you leave it on auto of course :D Don't scare the man Harmony!
 
Not sure what temps are ment to be on them on idel its 44 c gaming seen it at 75 c think i set up afterburner thanks for the info :)
 
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