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GTX 970 Temps

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By omar0o
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Hello guys I have two GPUS. The MSI GTX 970 OC and the Founders Edition 970. I stressed tested them both with the same variables and the MSI card hits 74C and the founders edition hits 81. I understand that the MSI has two fans which in return will keep it cooler. But what can I do for my founders edition, should I change the thermal paste ? Its pretty old but would that yield better results ? Or maybe the 970 is fine at 81 degrees. Let me know what you think. Thanks !!!

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10 minutes ago, omar0o said:

Hello guys I have two GPUS. The MSI GTX 970 OC and the Founders Edition 970. I stressed tested them both with the same variables and the MSI card hits 74C and the founders edition hits 81. I understand that the MSI has two fans which in return will keep it cooler. But what can I do for my founders edition, should I change the thermal paste ? Its pretty old but would that yield better results ? Or maybe the 970 is fine at 81 degrees. Let me know what you think. Thanks !!!

81 degrees under a stress test is normal and totally fine. Play some demanding games and see what your max temps are over an hour or so and if it stays under 81C it’s just fine. Most GPUs can handle slightly higher temps than 81C for short term just not sustained over a long period.

 

I wouldn’t worry about 81C in a stress test.

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3 minutes ago, GamerBlake said:

81 degrees under a stress test is normal and totally fine. Play some demanding games and see what your max temps are over an hour or so and if it stays under 81C it’s just fine. Most GPUs can handle slightly higher temps than 81C for short term just not sustained over a long period.

 

I wouldn’t worry about 81C in a stress test.

I have on Pub G it can reach 85 degrees, thats without a overclock. But if I want to overclock could changing the thermal paste help ? 

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10 minutes ago, omar0o said:

I have on Pub G it can reach 85 degrees, thats without a overclock. But if I want to overclock could changing the thermal paste help ? 

It could help. When is the last time you changed it? 

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