GPU help

[dragoncurt]

Hi all. I have just recently built a gaming pc. But I am used to using the ps3 and other consoles. And when I play pc games I want my gpu to be nice and cool so it does not get basically too hot. Does anyone recommend certain fan speed % by the temperature so then I can make it still quite cool when playing games. I have a R9 380 and also would like to add should I change my core clock speed and the memory clock or does things like that effect the heat in games.

Thank You 

[Rodniz]

You can undervolt the card for sure. But you will loose fps for sure. How hot does the card actually get?

[suchamoneypit]

Why is heat such a concern? GPUs are meant to get hot, and its perfectly fine unless temps aren't normal. What are your current temperatures like?

[werto165]

Just keep it on auto, making your own fan curve with MSI afterburner isn't too hard but I just leave it on auto personally as it does a good job aleady. 

[dragoncurt]

If I leave it at auto the most I've seen it hottest is around 60c. And true it is supposed to get hot but I am one of those people who try and just keep everything really nice and cool. 

[werto165]

Just now, dragoncurt said:

If I leave it at auto the most I've seen it hottest is around 60c. And true it is supposed to get hot but I am one of those people who try and just keep everything really nice and cool. 

380 is probably fine up to like 85oC 

[App4that]

I myself place a priority on temperatures, and the only way to ensure low temperatures is with liquid cooling. But that would be a waste with a 380. Test your case airflow with a smoke stick or incense, and make sure it's optimized. Save your pennies for a Hybrid graphics card.

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, dragoncurt said:

If I leave it at auto the most I've seen it hottest is around 60c. And true it is supposed to get hot but I am one of those people who try and just keep everything really nice and cool. 

That's probably the lowest temps you'll see it get.

[dragoncurt]

1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

That's probably the lowest temps you'll see it get.

What do you mean.

[dragoncurt]

I've got MSI Afterburner would anyone recommend what fan % I should change it depending on the temperature. 

[App4that]

A custom fan profile helps, but I myself prioritize low fan noise. But if you stay at or below 50% it shouldn't be a problem. I'd say ramp the fan speed up to 40% at 60c, and 50% at 70c.

 

See if that helps and if you're OK with the level of fan noise.

[dragoncurt]

1 minute ago, App4that said:

A custom fan profile helps, but I myself prioritize low fan noise. But if you stay at or below 50% it shouldn't be a problem. I'd say ramp the fan speed up to 40% at 60c, and 50% at 70c.

 

See if that helps and if you're OK with the level of fan noise.

Thanks I do agree I prefer to have it quieter but also I like it to be within a range of the gpu to still be cool.

[TheRandomness]

45 minutes ago, dragoncurt said:

What do you mean.

Basically, it's really cool as it is and you shouldn't be worried.