Help - High GPU usage

[1saacF]

So my system has a gtx 980 g1, which is a pretty old card. It's about 7 years old. This is my first GPU and I got it second hand. I just want some advice about GPU usage. 

 

I've been playing games and monitoring my system with MSI afterburner and I cant help but feel nervous when my GPU is runs at 99% (but the temps are steadily at 70-75C). Sometimes I'll drop down the settings in game and set a 60 fps limit to ensure that I don't stress it out too much. I want this GPU to last at least a few years, at least until the market isn't whack. 

 

So is it alright for my GPU to run at high usage?

[MrOneShot]

Dont worry, gpus are designed to run at full load. As long as the temps are fine (under 74c) then its fine.

[1saacF]

3 minutes ago, MrOneShot said:

Dont worry, gpus are designed to run at full load. As long as the temps are fine (under 74c) then its fine.

cool thanks for the reply

[da na]

As the first reply said, GPUs running at 100% is fine, and below 75 - ish range is OK. My RX 580 often runs at 100% and so does my Quadro k2200, the 580 is around equal to the 980.

[1saacF]

2 hours ago, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

As the first reply said, GPUs running at 100% is fine, and below 75 - ish range is OK. My RX 580 often runs at 100% and so does my Quadro k2200, the 580 is around equal to the 980.

Nice, makes me feel better lol