GTX 980 Temps

[russell664]

Hi Guys,

I am wondering if you can help.

With my Card on stock clocks (Galax 980 SOC) I always hit around 84c on the core temperature, the backplate is so hot that I cannot touch it.

Is that about right for the 980? I thought they were 'cool' running?

 

[russell664]

Anyone?

 

[Kelt]

Is it a reference card?

If so, seems normal for an OC'd card under load.

 

[mururoa]

It's not a reference card, it has triple fans, and those temperatures are not normal. Have you checked if the fans are running?

 

[russell664]

Yes, and Yes, the fans are running all of them, and they ramp up also.

I was thinking, a full block on it maybe, the only block I can find for this board is: Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 M04

However, would the EK Thermosphere work, would I need VRM covers also?

 

[russell664]

Would it be worth reapplying some thermal paste do you think?

Would that void my warranty?

EDIT: I don't think there are any stickers over the screw holes, so might do it, to see if it makes a difference!

 

[mururoa]

Has it been like that since new?

 

[Jono8]

if not reference that sounds rubbish. My MSI gaming 980 barely ever goes above 65 degrees, in the summer and it stays basically silent whilst doing so.

 

[wellibob]

That's a bit warm. Re apply paste and see.

 

[russell664]

Got it from the MM, I thought it was running hot.

I have re-done the paste, currently idling at 41c. Will see what I get under load

 

[russell664]

tops out @80c under load on Firestrike extreme @1400p.

Now the card is boosting @1500mhz with +400 on the memory, if that means anything?

 

[MrMD]

Sounds like it had a custom bios flashed to it^

 

[russell664]

Nope, flashed the stock BIOS to it now, I don't think there are any differences, other than now my system display 'Nvidia BIOS' information upon bootup.