High GPU temp

[phil128]

Hi all. I've got the asus 5850 DirectCU TOP edition. I decided to apply some MX-3 thermal paste, so I can start to overclock my GPU, and keep the temps as low as I could.

Before applying the Paste I havent ran the MSI Kombustor, since applying the past I decided to run Kombustor (Direct x11 stability test) and the temperature is at 66 degrees. I've been running it for 5 minutes and it hasn't climbed (yet).
When idle my card is at 32 degrees.

Does this sound high to you?

I've got the same card as this guy who review it and recorded the temps:

http://www.vortez.co.uk/articles_pages/asus_eah5850_directcu_top2dis1gd5_graphics_card_review,9.html

Now his delta temperature is at 44 degrees, I'm not too sure how to record delta temperature. Is its the different between the idle temperature and the max temperature? In my case this will be 31 degrees.

Thanks.

 

[phil128]

Okay! Thanks for your reply. Hopefully my temps are ok. I hope..

 

[phil128]

I can't however guess whether you've improved temperatures or not by taking the cooler off and remounting.

I replaced the thermal paste, as I've review the MX-3 have reduced temps by about 3/4 degrees on GPU's. I really should have taken a before and after stress test on my GPU.

Seems okay so far.

Thanks for your help, you've put my mind to rest.