Planetside 2 VERY high temps

[Santiaga]

Greetings!

I have a problem - when I'm playing without Vsync or Smoothing - my GTX 780 getting really HOT (about 77-80C and above) with FPS 100-150. But when I turn on Smoothing or VSync - temp is ok (about 60) and FPS is 50-60.

Why is that? It kinda bothering me a bit....

[SirRoderick]

Well, obviously because your GPU is having to work harder it gets hotter. You might want to check out any overclocks you're running or the arflow in your case. Not really a problem though.

[Ivo]

It's because vsying limits your fps to refresh rate of your monitor which is 60 hz, rendering 60fps vs 150fps is a lot easier on your gpu which is why it runs cooler.

[Creepz]

The harder your gpu you works, the hotter it will get. Vsync and smoothing make it render less frames, therefore it's less work for the gpu. 

[DEDRICK]

Well it is pinning your GPU at 100% continuously, it's going to get hot.  V-sync/Smoothing reduces your GPU usage and power consumption.

 

It could be an issue with your Fan curves though

[Santiaga]

So it's okay if I simply turn on VSync ?

[DEDRICK]

Use smoothing instead of V-sync, you will still get some tearing but you will save some input lag.  I don't use either because potato mode and high FPS gives a distinct advantage in PS2 which is dumb but true

[Santiaga]

Good idea

Damn it is hot outside (and inside too) - 31C - I suppose It's also affecting temps:)