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MSI R6970 Lightning Temp's...

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rahulbalmuri
rahulbalmuri Original post #1
Jul 28, 2011 at 6:43 PM
i got this card recently a few days back....

soi thought i'll record the temp's under full load... so i clicked the Button 'K' on MSI Afterburner Software leftside on top...

and it gives the readings.... my card slowly goes upto 84 Degrees,,,?????!!!!!

is this normal behaviour?????
Cilus
Cilus #2
Jul 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM
If it is going to that temparature under load like when you are playing games then it is acceptable.
rahulbalmuri
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:10 PM
If it is going to that temparature under load like when you are playing games then it is acceptable.

okay :)

while playing crysis 2... it reaches that temps.... but my cpu (with stock cooler didnt overclock it)... reached 85 and asus utility gave a warning... is this that bad,.,..????

i used graphics setting as HARDCORE...

other options being GAMER and ADVANCED... now which is the highest profile...??
MegaMind
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM
^^I guess its i5 2500k and the temps are high...
rahulbalmuri
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM
^^I guess its i5 2500k and the temps are high...

i'll give you a decription of my cabinet....

my PSU TX750V2's Case Fan is blowing the air into the cabinet space...

my cabby has a 120mm Fan on the side blowing air out of the cabinet and front led fan doing the same.... i've options to put four more fans (two on top + 1 at the back + 1 on the side)... will this reduce the temps.,.,????
asingh
asingh #6
Jul 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Ideally the front fan should be pulling in fresh air to the cabinet. Who set the heat sink fan assembly for your CPU.
rahulbalmuri
Jul 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Ideally the front fan should be pulling in fresh air to the cabinet. Who set the heat sink fan assembly for your CPU.

the dealer whom i bought the cpu.. did it... i'm looking to buy Noctua D-14 and planning to overclock my proccy to 4.5ghz 24/7... suggest me in this regard too...
asingh
asingh #8
Jul 28, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Re-do the HSF with proper TIM. Your thermals should be fine. Fix the front fan. No need for OEM HSF as of now.
C
Jul 29, 2011 at 1:31 AM
i have a 580 lightning.my overclocked (950MHz) on air have been about 80 degrees max.for the D14. 4.5ghz,prime95,75-80 degree range.i m running at 4.5 24x7
rahulbalmuri
Jul 29, 2011 at 6:41 AM
i have a 580 lightning.my overclocked (950MHz) on air have been about 80 degrees max.for the D14. 4.5ghz,prime95,75-80 degree range.i m running at 4.5 24x7

if i go for liquid cooling for my cpu... will i have to change the fluid in the cooler frequently... for example... H60 of corsair????
asingh
asingh #11
Jul 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM
^^
Nopes, it is a sealed unit.
Skud
Skud #12
Jul 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM
i got this card recently a few days back....

soi thought i'll record the temp's under full load... so i clicked the Button 'K' on MSI Afterburner Software leftside on top...

and it gives the readings.... my card slowly goes upto 84 Degrees,,,?????!!!!!

is this normal behaviour?????


If I remember properly, that K button would start Kombuster which is a stress tester for your GPU. So expect to see higher temps than what you will get under gaming.