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Have you swapped your MSI 7950?

I'll be interested to see how your RMA goes IC3, because your temps are similar to mine.

They're within acceptable operating limits, but seem a bit high compared to others. Since overclocking to 1100/1350 @ 1.1V, my card now idles at 60C thanks to my high-res multi-monitor setup forcing my idle clocks to 500/1350 (presumably at 1.1V). That's pretty warm for 24/7 operation, and it's a bit noisy for just sitting there idling too.

I'd be worried they'd reject my RMA on the grounds that this doesn't exceed normal operating limits (only hit 75-78 under load in BF3, and that's overclocked). If I could get a cooler running card I would most certainly do so though.

EDIT: Ah just seen you're using the 14 day guarantee. Well, I'll just sit tight then.
 
Devrij said:
I'll be interested to see how your RMA goes IC3, because your temps are similar to mine.

They're within acceptable operating limits, but seem a bit high compared to others. Since overclocking to 1100/1350 @ 1.1V, my card now idles at 60C thanks to my high-res multi-monitor setup forcing my idle clocks to 500/1350 (presumably at 1.1V). That's pretty warm for 24/7 operation, and it's a bit noisy for just sitting there idling too.

I'd be worried they'd reject my RMA on the grounds that this doesn't exceed normal operating limits (only hit 75-78 under load in BF3, and that's overclocked). If I could get a cooler running card I would most certainly do so though.

EDIT: Ah just seen you're using the 14 day guarantee. Well, I'll just sit tight then.
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My mates 480 Sli dont even hit 70c (Mostly its betwe 65-66 very rare to see 70c), well only under very heavy load and after playing for longer period of time.
The stock card should hit a max of 60c or even less...
I`m currently waiting for a reply from OCUK if I can return it under 14 day guarrante, than it would be 99% chance of a refund. I should think...


I got a answer, they changed my RMA to the 14 day satisfaction guarrante.
i will try to send it today or tommorrow the latest.
Now Im thinking which to pick out of these.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-066-HS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1673

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-098-GI&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1673

Anyway did you see yestardays prices?
Gigabyte 7950 for 208 pounds
That his i posted for 230 bargain!
 
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SniperDude said:
was considering getting the MSI 7950 but I am a bit put off by this heat issue....anyone had a bad one in the latest batch?
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Orderd mine on the 8th, 12 days ago. Apparently it was the new batch...
Go for HIS 2 fan or Gigaybte wf3.
If you dont mind sending it back and waiting another couple days than go for it.
But if you want to buy a card and play games without worrying than go for gigabyte or his...
 
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SniperDude said:
will wait a few weeks see how it goes...don't want HIS or Gigabyte TBH ugly blue PCB's from the stock photos
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Gigabyte and HIS are one of the best coolers out there.
MSI as well but they mack up this model...
People who bought this card in August are fine with their temps.
25-28 idle and 54c load. Have a look in pages 2-3 people posted their temps on here.
For me the pcb doesnt count since my PC has to be silent and performing.
Dont care about the look as much. I look on the monitor and not in my case when I play. Dont know about you :p
 
well obviously I look at the monitor when I play but I have invested time and money making my computer look nice inside and out as well as have silence

MSI coolers are very good normally the fact you ordered one yourself before going to Gigabyte/HIS is testament to this.
 
Hi guys,

I bought one of these whilst on offer the other weekend and I have not noticed anything wrong (touch wood).

I have only been running Core Temp though so should I be running another programme to test the card?
 
mart1985 said:
Hi guys,

I bought one of these whilst on offer the other weekend and I have not noticed anything wrong (touch wood).

I have only been running Core Temp though so should I be running another programme to test the card?
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Yeah you can use GPUZ or MSI Afterburner.

On a separate note guys I messaged 5UB about these cards and what is the process for cards which are obviously broken but not THAT broken (e.g. running at 75c instead of 60-65c) and he said they are discussing it and will let you all know.

I also asked him to chase the MSI rep for a response :).
 
IC3 said:
Gigabyte and HIS are one of the best coolers out there.
MSI as well but they mack up this model...
People who bought this card in August are fine with their temps.
25-28 idle and 54c load. Have a look in pages 2-3 people posted their temps on here.
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I don't think msi macked all of them up as there are people here like me and a few others that purchased the card within these two weeks and are perfectly fine. You were just one of the unlucky ones who received the faulty batch .
 
Rusty0611 said:
Yeah you can use GPUZ or MSI Afterburner.

On a separate note guys I messaged 5UB about these cards and what is the process for cards which are obviously broken but not THAT broken (e.g. running at 75c instead of 60-65c) and he said they are discussing it and will let you all know.

I also asked him to chase the MSI rep for a response :).
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Thanks for that, please keep us updated on their response.
 
Rusty0611 said:
Yeah you can use GPUZ or MSI Afterburner.

On a separate note guys I messaged 5UB about these cards and what is the process for cards which are obviously broken but not THAT broken (e.g. running at 75c instead of 60-65c) and he said they are discussing it and will let you all know.

I also asked him to chase the MSI rep for a response :).
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Thanks for info, but still Im just prepeared the card for sending all packed up.
It is a shame, I really wanted to try MSI and I got a faulty one but this is not going to put me off in future! Love the design ;]

Now gigabyte or HIS will be next just have to think which one...hmm?
 
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I have downloaded GPUZ to test my card. Please can someone advise me what I should be looking for?

Edit - I am not running anything and have opened up GPUZ and it says 'fan speed 34%' and 'GPU temp 43C'

2nd edit - just realised I should be after the GPU load? I now have 65% and temp is 54C. Is that reasonable?
 
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mart1985 said:
I have downloaded GPUZ to test my card. Please can someone advise me what I should be looking for?

Edit - I am not running anything and have opened up GPUZ and it says 'fan speed 34%' and 'GPU temp 43C'
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Are you running multiple monitors? If so, and the core clock is at 500mhz, then you're doing better than me (60C idle). If single monitor and the core clock is 300mhz then you're in the same boat as me when I run those clocks.

as for load, if you have temps in the 60s while gaming for 20 mins or so, then you're fine. high 70s and you're in the questionable ground I'm in.
 
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Just the single monitor attached atm. The GPU core clock is showing 880mhz, gpu temp now 56C and GPU load 57%.

I am only running Civ V atm so I doubt that it is going to stress the card too much! Should I run something like Crysis and see how it is after 20/30mins on that?
 
mart1985 said:
Just the single monitor attached atm. The GPU core clock is showing 880mhz, gpu temp now 56C and GPU load 57%.

I am only running Civ V atm so I doubt that it is going to stress the card too much! Should I run something like Crysis and see how it is after 20/30mins on that?
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Download http://unigine.com/products/heaven/ and EVGA precision X or MSI after burner and have a look at the temps while benchmarking.
Or run furmark
 
Looks high again mate. My HIS idles at 25c. Load temperature is 61-63c.

Idle temps aren't too important though as it could be the card not clocking down correctly. Check your max temp after a benchmark loop of heaven and report back. To be honest anything over 70c is too hot for stock voltage.
 
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