GPU High temps

[RokasM]

Hi, what could cause my GPU running hot? At 30% load it reaches 76c°. My PC case has small gap between GPU and PSU shroud, maybe that's the problem? I have Antec DP301M case /w 2x fans in the front, 1x in the back and 1x on the top. Also, I took off the side panel, cause it was running quite hot... I have MSI GTX 1660S GamingX

[Bombastinator]

“Small” is a vague term.  How much actual space? A pic could help.  

[Guest]

Looks like plenty of space if you have your GPU in the top pci-e slot.

 

https://www.antec.com/product/case/dp301m

 

Is 76 the max it reaches?

[Guest]

Screenshot shows 79% Core load, only 30% on the memory, it looks fine - and you could increase the GPU fan speed also.

[RokasM]

11 minutes ago, Bombastinator said:

“Small” is a vague term.  How much actual space? A pic could help.  

Around 2cm gap

[RokasM]

9 minutes ago, si1enze said:

Screenshot shows 79% Core load, only 30% on the memory, it looks fine - and you could increase the GPU fan speed also.

When I use it at higher load it reaches 80c°. During load test reached 83c° max. Mostly I'm annoyed about the fan sounds, I thought that poor airflow would cause the card to run hot, and fans run at higher rpm

[Guest]

If you set a custom fan curve, rpm by temperature, like with MSI Afterburner, you could get it running cooler.  It won't get any quieter unfortunately.

[SolarNova]

Most cards have a default fan curve targeted for around 80c.

 

If thats to toasty for you then ull have ot deal with faster fans by setting ur own fan curve.

 

if the fans are to noisy for you then ull have to lower the speed and to keep temps in check either undervolt, down clock, or let throttle itself.

[Bombastinator]

46 minutes ago, RokasM said:

Around 2cm gap

That’s not a lot. Could produce some problem. It’s not real real bad though. It’s more than a single slot of space.  More would depend on the heat of the air it has to work with though.  The point @SolarNovamakes about fan curves is pertinent though.  Your system may still consider your heat levels cool and may therefore not be doing anything.   I assumed you had already run the temps down.

Edited May 13, 2021 by Bombastinator