Any tips on how to reduce GPU temperatures/GPU fan noise?

[Sebikovec]

I'm just generally asking this because i really cringe when i hear my fans striving to cool down my GPU and then i feel like i cant play for longer periods of time. So i'm asking you guys again for any tips/experience you have. My GPU is a 1660S From Gainward (GHOST OC; not OC'ed).

 

Thank you in advance!

 

[i_build_nanosuits]

43 minutes ago, Sebikovec said:

I'm just generally asking this because i really cringe when i hear my fans striving to cool down my GPU and then i feel like i cant play for longer periods of time. So i'm asking you guys again for any tips/experience you have. My GPU is a 1660S From Gainward (GHOST OC; not OC'ed).

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Yes, download MSI afterburner and lower your power limit to say 94 or 96% and increase your core clock a little bit...test for stability...it's like overclocking, you want to get similar performance to what you have right now while reducing power consumption (heat)

 

 

 

Also you can try to set a fan curve manually in afterburner...to get something you can live with better.

Also case airflow and dust...make sure this is good.

[Sebikovec]

3 hours ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

Yes, download MSI afterburner and lower your power limit to say 94 or 96% and increase your core clock a little bit...test for stability...it's like overclocking, you want to get similar performance to what you have right now while reducing power consumption (heat)

 

 

 

Also you can try to set a fan curve manually in afterburner...to get something you can live with better.

Also case airflow and dust...make sure this is good.

Alright, thank you ill note all of these out.

[Mark Kaine]

undervolting or a custom cooler are about the only options, outside of buying a gpu with a better cooler. 

 

 

what @i_build_nanosuitssaid could work too and is probably a simpler form of "undervolting" (kind of) 

 

[1982 Original]

1. Improve case airflow, make sure the gpu is getting as much fresh air as possible.
2. Take the GPU apart for a good cleaning and fresh thermal compound.
3. Using MSI Afterburner, set a custom fan profile.
4. Attempt an under-volt.

 

[Mark Kaine]

1 hour ago, 1982 Original said:

1. Improve case airflow, make sure the gpu is getting as much fresh air as possible.
2. Take the GPU apart for a good cleaning and fresh thermal compound.
3. Using MSI Afterburner, set a custom fan profile.
4. Attempt an under-volt.

 

True, forgot thermal paste that could also already be good for something...