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    7970m high temperature.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Alloid, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. Alloid

    Alloid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!

    I have found that my 7970m in full load sometimas reach 85-90°C
    And maximal temp. was 95°C.

    Is this fine for this GPU?
    Or I should start to think abuot an cooling stand.
     
    Alloid, Oct 22, 2012
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    Seems about right for a powerful dgpu - I'd still actively cool it though (it never hurts).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Oct 22, 2012
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    Seems a little bit high. My own never reaches above 80° with full load - and that is even with a custom modded nVidia heatsink and thermal pads.
     
    ksdusjk723759jm, Oct 22, 2012
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    Any suffestions how I can beat temp. down?

    Notebook is 3 weeks old, so there is nothing to do with cleaning.
     
    Alloid, Oct 22, 2012
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    Just because it is new, don't be too sure about it not needing cleaning and/or a good/proper application of the TIM.

    Cool... I should hope that 'custom modded' means better temps. ;)

    But even so, I still think it is 'average' depending on what specific chassis this dgpu is running on.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Oct 22, 2012
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    I have p370em clevo chassis with dual 7970m in CF.
     
    Alloid, Oct 22, 2012
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    Lol... dual 7970m's lol...

    Yeah, it'll run hot. :)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Oct 22, 2012
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