RX 480 Has a Max Temperature of 70C

[toastedpringles69]

Link to PCPartPicker components list

 

My GPU used to maintain its overclock of 1330MHz, without any throttling, while holding its temperature target of 80C. This is no longer the case, it is now throttling the core clock to maintain a temperature of 70C. (Regardless of Powerlimit)

 

I noticed this issue after updating my motherboard's Bios to F20, unfortunately they can not be downgraded. I'm 98% sure this is the root of the problem, but who knows.

 

I've tried installing different GPU Bios, reinstalling mobo Bios, clearing CMOS, trying different Crimson drivers I knew to be stable (installed with DDU)-- none resolved the issue.

Below 70C   

Above 70C  (This happens regardless of the set powerlimit or temperature target/max)

 

The only work-around I've found is to set the fan speed to 100% which keeps the temperature just below 70C under load, avoiding any throttling. This is not optimal as it hurts my ears. 

 

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

 

TLDR; My GPU should be between 80-90C, instead it is throttling itself to keep 70C.

 

EDIT: It looks like I needed to re-enter the Bios after resetting CMOS. My GPU isn't throttling anymore, although it's still ignoring the temperature target I have set. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. 

Edit: Nevermind, still broke. lol

[GER_T4IGA]

I only know the Nvidia side of things but on the green side of things there is a temperature tagret you can set in MSI Afterburner. Have you tried increasing that?

[toastedpringles69]

Just now, GER_T4IGA said:

I only know the Nvidia side of things but on the green side of things there is a temperature tagret you can set in MSI Afterburner. Have you tried increasing that?

Yes, Wattman's temperature target has no effect anymore.

[GER_T4IGA]

You could also try applying a higher OC that in combination with the reduced clock above 70°C brings you back to where you were

[Guest]

if u have money to spare then do with a aio for the rx480 this is a ex:

 

id cooling hunter:http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/56/name/HUNTER DUET (aio combo)

or

id cooling icekimo:http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/87/name/ICEKIMO 240VGA (vga aio)

[Megah3rtz]

You won't see better results with that GPU. Shitty heatsink and fans 

[toastedpringles69]

1 minute ago, GER_T4IGA said:

You could also try applying a higher OC that in combination with the reduced clock above 70°C brings you back to where you were

The card doesn't have a problem reaching 1330MHz as long as the core temperature is at or below 70C. Regardless of the overclock my GPU will throttle in order to maintain that temperature. This is where problem lies, it should be reaching up to 90C without throttling yet it, for some reason, has a temperature target and maximum temperature of 70C.

 

Thank you for all your input.

[toastedpringles69]

13 minutes ago, lawmen2002 said:

if u have money to spare then do with a aio for the rx480 this is a ex:

 

id cooling hunter:http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/56/name/HUNTER DUET (aio combo)

or

id cooling icekimo:http://www.idcooling.com/Product/detail/id/87/name/ICEKIMO 240VGA (vga aio)

Thanks, but the problem is that 70C is too low of a temperature. My GPU should be throttling at 90C, instead it is throttling at 70C.

[ivan134]

Try reinstalling your OS.

[toastedpringles69]

23 minutes ago, ivan134 said:

Try reinstalling your OS.

I'm going to save that for when I eventually upgrade to Rzyen.

[DragonTamer1]

3 hours ago, toastedpringles69 said:

I'm going to save that for when I eventually upgrade to Rzyen.

Have you tried using another program like MSI afterburner? Wattman had a lot of problems before and if I remember correctly it still isn't quite working right in some areas.

 

If you try Afterburner, make sure you uninstall wattman, the two programs don't play nice together.

[rx 480 problem fixed]

guys i fix my the problem was it need a new thermal paste i dont know why but it worked now the temps going up to 80c with 45% fan speed and stable core  clock 1303mhz but i void the warranty for that

[Geforce Arena Youtube]

Had the same issue with xfx rx 580 8gb throttle from 1366mhz to 1100mhz when it hits 70C. Got me some gd900 thermal paste and now I'm at 1400mhz constant with 66C max temp.