7900 GT Temp?

Ferret_Style · Apr 13, 2006, 08:45 AM

Ok so i had to get rid of my shuttle case due to it heating the up the CPU to 60 - 62C and for the 930 p4 that is too close to thermal limit. So i got a BioStar IDEQ 450. The CPU is now ever peaking at 32C

but now the Video card is heating up.

On the Shuttle the Video card rand at 42C idle and 46C under load. In the new case it is running 60 C idel and 68C under load..... any one know if this is really too high or still within limits?

I am about to give up on the SFF after this experince

i loved my last shuttle but these are not as good.

nicnik · Apr 13, 2006, 10:53 AM

Idle temps are rather high, underload it's about right. Which drivers you using? Can always try reinstalling them jus to be sure it isnt some bug or something.

Ferret_Style · Apr 13, 2006, 10:57 AM

nah tried 2 different drivers... and i open the case it is definately warm inside.

I am thinking of going for a mid atx or micro atx tower instead... any idea with quiet and good cooling?

nicnik · Apr 13, 2006, 11:17 AM

What case you choose makes a big difference to noise too. There's so many cases to choose from >.< But generally all coolmasters and antecs are cool and quiet (from experience).

Ferret_Style · Apr 13, 2006, 11:52 AM

yah i am looking now... any suggestions as i need one for wife too that is not too loud or large. I like 120 mm fans as these are both very hot CPU's.

[hobo]eclipse · Apr 13, 2006, 12:10 PM

ive got the original antec sonata and my bro has the sonata 2, nice well built case, but a lil on the heavey side as it isnt made of aluminum, but very sturdy and well crafted.

nicnik · Apr 13, 2006, 12:28 PM

yeh well... isnt he looking for mini/micro atx?

Ferret_Style · Apr 13, 2006, 12:47 PM

For wifes i have a p5p800 motherboard so need a ATX case (preferable mini tower or something similar)

For my self i am going to buy a case then buy a motherboard to fit (so either mini/micro atx or regular)

Ferret_Style · Apr 16, 2006, 01:35 AM

Ended up with a new board

Asus P5WD2-E Premium 975 Motherboard

I know it is CF ... but all the SLI boards are Nforce chipset and i heard bad things with nforce on Intel CPU boards

soloz2 · Apr 19, 2006, 09:56 PM

just get a new cooler for your 7800GT, try the new zalman 900 heatpipe cooler. It's quiet and very efficient. should drop your temps a bit...

or you could just wc it. I have a polarflo TT gpu block on my 7900GT and it idles around 31... and loads at 38-40 just took a screenshot for ya

*ignore the voltage and fan readings... I still have to get them properly configured, but the temps are correct.

Ferret_Style · Apr 20, 2006, 05:54 PM

It is really funny my CPU with the Thermaltake cooler actaully will run cooler then my case! So case will be like 37 C and the Cpu will be running 34 on idle. The video card is running 42 C idel and about 50C max if i REALLY stress it

System is working incredible