MSI r9 390 - 88 degrees on skyrim

[RobDaBoss]

Im getting 88 degrees on skyrim at 100 gpu usage. Im using a lot of mods

[comicsansms]

That is all good, you'll be fine!

[Textosterone]

88 is ok.. GPUs r designed to go up to 100.

[Godlygamer23]

88 is ok.. GPUs r designed to go up to 100.

That is their maximum temperature. Doesn't mean they're "designed" to sustain that temperature.

[Godlygamer23]

What are the rest of your specs, including case?

[Curufinwe_wins]

That is their maximum temperature. Doesn't mean they're "designed" to sustain that temperature.

Considering the stock configuration of the 290x from amd hit 95C and stayed there (while thermal throttling) during extended game play, it's pretty safe to say hawaii gpus are easily and actually "designed" to handle above 88C.

[Dietrichw]

What is the airflow like in your case?

 

For reference my OCed stock cooler 290 hasn't gotten over 85. It only has a slightly modified fan curve

[RobDaBoss]

What are the rest of your specs, including case?

i7 4790k, cryorig h7 cooler, 8gb ripjaws ram,1tb hdd, ssd, 5 fans total, 2 blowing on to gpu, gpu fan speed at 100 as well, nzxt s340

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Skyrim pushes your gpu harder than other games especially when modded. Try making the fans spin faster...

[Textosterone]

That is their maximum temperature. Doesn't mean they're "designed" to sustain that temperature.

 

Considering the stock configuration of the 290x from amd hit 95C and stayed there (while thermal throttling) during extended game play, it's pretty safe to say hawaii gpus are easily and actually "designed" to handle above 88C.

Rekd

[Godlygamer23]

Considering the stock configuration of the 290x from amd hit 95C and stayed there (while thermal throttling) during extended game play, it's pretty safe to say hawaii gpus are easily and actually "designed" to handle above 88C.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/R9_390X_Gaming/34.html

 

88C is a little higher than what TechPowerUp achieved.

[RobDaBoss]

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/R9_390X_Gaming/34.html

 

88C is a little higher than what TechPowerUp achieved.

theirs is oc'ed and mine is not and its still getting higher temps

[Godlygamer23]

theirs is oc'ed and mine is not and its still getting higher temps

Their temperature is 82C stock under full load. Even so, the OC temp load is only one degree higher.

[RobDaBoss]

Their temperature is 82C stock under full load. Even so, the OC temp load is only one degree higher.

look at the top there is a oc temp that is 83C

[Curufinwe_wins]

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/R9_390X_Gaming/34.html

88C is a little higher than what TechPowerUp achieved.

Sure, but no one denies the original stock Hawaii was even worse so who cares...

I mean I wouldn't be happy with it, but I'm never going to buy a hawaii chip in the first place.

290W tdp instead of its direct competition having tdps of 135-185W? No thank you. Even with non-reference models having closer power consumptions, the Hawaii gpu core is a bear and I avoid it like the plague personally. (But hey I like quiet builds so that's a little bit different.)

Also you should note that the 390 and 390x from msi actually have slightly different coolers.

The 390 uses the same one from the 980ti, and the 390x uses an even stronger one (notably that huge copper plate is absent if I remember correctly from the 390 version.)

[Godlygamer23]

look at the top there is a oc temp that is 83C

Which is still 5 degrees C lower than what you're achieving. I don't think your card should be hitting 88C under load. Have you tested other games?

[RobDaBoss]

Sure, but no one denies the original stock Hawaii was even worse so who cares...

I mean I wouldn't be happy with it, but I'm never going to buy a hawaii chip in the first place.

290W tdp instead of its direct competition having tdps of 135-185W? No thank you. Even with non-reference models having closer power consumptions, the Hawaii gpu core is a bear and I avoid it like the plague personally. (But hey I like quiet builds so that's a little bit different.)

Also you should note that the 390 and 390x from msi actually have slightly different coolers.

The 390 uses the same one from the 980ti, and the 390x uses an even stronger one (notably that huge copper plate is absent if I remember correctly from the 390 version.)

I would have returned my 390 but newegg doesnt let me

[RobDaBoss]

Which is still 5 degrees C lower than what you're achieving. I don't think your card should be hitting 88C under load. Have you tested other games?

bf4 85 degrees

[Curufinwe_wins]

I mean look. That is within 5C of what I would consider perfectly normal for a hawaii gpu. If you are really concerned about it you have two options.

1. Increase all fan speeds to 100% in the case.

2. Take apart cooler and reapply thermal compound.

Number 2 might get you 2-7C cooler depending on how good the particular job your card got on thermal compound.

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

I would have returned my 390 but newegg doesnt let me

What 390 is that?

Edit: lol nvm

[RobDaBoss]

What 390 is that?

msi gaming

[Godlygamer23]

bf4 85 degrees

If you're feeling adventurous, you can try replacing the paste on the GPU or simply filing for an RMA with Newegg if possible.

[RobDaBoss]

If you're feeling adventurous, you can try replacing the paste on the GPU or simply filing for an RMA with Newegg if possible.

i already rma'ed this is my second r9 390

[Godlygamer23]

i already rma'ed this is my second r9 390

Can't verify these numbers with other reviews, but this website got 72C under load. http://www.bjorn3d.com/2015/06/msi-r9-390-gaming-8g-amd-300-series-with-a-custom-kick-from-msi/4/

[Curufinwe_wins]

Seriously though, this is the way Hawaii works. We have known that for nearly two years now.

I hate to say it, but yea that's pretty much exactly what you are going to get and while perhaps slightly higher than normal, isnt outside the reasonable range for that gpu.