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Temperature problems with my GTX260?

Sumanji

Sumanji

Sumanji

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Hey guys,

Just got an XFX GTX 260 set up with the system in my sig, and I'm having quite bad temperature problems with it. It seems to be ok in Idle mode, at around 52*C with the fan at 40% (approx 1400rpm according to GPU-Z).

However, when loading with something like RTHDRIBL or HL2 Ep2, the fans quickly ramp up to 100% (3200rpm, aka hairdryer mode!) and the card is hitting temps up to 89*C. It cannot run Furmark for more than a few seconds before it crashes - the screen gets stuck a certain colour (either yellow, white or grey) and the display does not get "unstuck" unless I power down for a few seconds and leave it idle (overheating?). It's also crashed a couple of times playing HL2 with a similar problem.

Cooling in my case isn't horrible by any means, although the card is in the bottom slot of my Ultra-D so it isn't in the direct path of my 120mm intake. I tired placing a 120mm fan blowing over the side of the card which did not help temps at all. Other temps at load (from Everest): Memory 76C, Ambient 60C, VRM 70C.

So is this a "faulty" card? Should I try reseating the heatsink, or just RMA it?

Cheers,

Suman

[edit] Here is how it sits in my case:

 
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Tried a fresh install of drivers?

Idle temps and load temps (except 89 core) are identical to mine, the fan shouldn't whack straight to 100%. Mine keeps itself 80 degrees or below (if i bothered to setup a fan profile it'd be a bit less as i dont mind noise under heavy load :P)
 
I have a point of view one. Fan on auto (40%) my idle temp is the same as yours but my fan never speeds up at all!

I'd RMA it as if re-seating it doesnt work they might know you have taken it upon yourself to solve it yourself and not replace it.
 
Sweeny, I could try reinstalling drivers, but not sure why it would affect temps? The fan is going straight to 100% because the GPU is getting so hot. I don't think a driver install will help here :(

Xez, what kind of load temps do you get?

Cheers,

Suman
 
Sounds like an RMA job... my BFG 260 MAXCORE doesn't even go above 40% fan speed on furmark and barely reaches your idle temp let alone 80+C.
 
Im sure i read something about driver related issues causing massive overheating for some users, when they reinstalled/rolled back the drivers it solved all their issues.

Was just a suggestion bud ;) as said above, i'd not touch it as they might notice and void any warranty.

The fan on mine is like the above as well, doesn't stray too far from its 40% 2d clock idle speed, even under heavy full load.

Im using Everest for temps, GPU-Z and RivaTuner are also worth a shout.

I don't see any issue with that setup, could do with a dust ;) lol
 
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Sumanji said:
What software are you guys using to measure temps?

Here's a pic of how it sits in my case...


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I'm using Rivatuner for my temperature logging. My card (Leadtek GTX260 overclocked to 650/1400/2100 fan speed 50% (IIRC)) hasn't gone above 65degrees yet even after prolonged sessions of crysis.

Does the card do the same in games or just furmark?

Also can you run the card in the top slot? I know its a long shot but the card may be starved for air being so close to the bottom of the case (at least thats how it looks in this picture).
 



Uninstalled 178.13, used Driver Sweeper, then installed 177.92... no effect it seems :( card is still getting crazy hot and sounds like a vacuum cleaner!

Oweneades: As I said, it is happening in all Source games (HL2 Ep2, DoDS etc), Furmark, Rthdribl, Crysis Wars. I can't run the card in the top slot as it unfortunately blocks off my SATA ports! That's why I'm running in the bottom slot at x8 speeds :( you may be right in the lack of airflow theory (what I was thinking), but I can't really test this until my right-angled SATA cables arrive. But I don't think it should make over 20*C difference should it? And as I mentioned, putting a 120mm fan blowing against the side of the card (i.e. "into" the picture) made no difference whatsoever, even with the side off.

Cheers,

Suman
 
Sumanji said:



Uninstalled 178.13, used Driver Sweeper, then installed 177.92... no effect it seems :( card is still getting crazy hot and sounds like a vacuum cleaner!

Oweneades: As I said, it is happening in all Source games (HL2 Ep2, DoDS etc), Furmark, Rthdribl, Crysis Wars. I can't run the card in the top slot as it unfortunately blocks off my SATA ports! That's why I'm running in the bottom slot at x8 speeds :( you may be right in the lack of airflow theory (what I was thinking), but I can't really test this until my right-angled SATA cables arrive. But I don't think it should make over 20*C should it? And as I mentioned, putting a 120mm fan blowing against the side of the card (i.e. "into" the picture) made no difference whatsoever, even with the side off.

Cheers,

Suman
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Ah sorry mate I didn't see it was affecting you in games as well.

I wouldn't have thought it would make a 20 degree difference but given how hot these cards can get I wouldn't be suprised. Its definately worth a shot at least (especially if you are already getting right angled SATA cables).

For reference here is my GTX260 in my case (given me the temps I stated above)

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The only difference I see is that my card has lot more room below it. (Also just out of the picture on the right hand side is a 92mm intake fan which is blowing cool air directly in the direction of the GX260)

Also putting the 120mm fan beside the card so its blowing air onto it may not help at all due to the positioning of the GTX fan which may not be receiving any of the air being blown.
 
If XFX's warranty allows you to re-seat the heatsink then you could give it a go, but in my opinion, send it back. Re-seating it could void your warranty, then you'd have no chance of getting it fixed. Send it back to where you bought it from, you'll have a replacement in a few days and all will be good and no warranty will be voided!
 
Right,

i had the same problem with my gainward card but it seems to have fixed itself now.

I think it was caused by overclocking though

sid
 
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