75'C CPU and 90'C GPU under load normal?

[Coldkilla]

Alright.. I don't know whats causing my games to eventually start hitting a LOW FPS after a while. I'm guessing its temperatures. But WTF I've got a bunch of things trying to lower these temps.

On my CPU (Q6600) I've got a 125mmZalman Fan/Heatsink

On a PCI slot have a Rosewill 90mm PCI Case Cooler that blows hot air away from the GPU.

There is no side case - its completely exposed.

I have this Tuniq Case with all its original fans (without the side case fan of course).

Is this a normal set of temps for a PC under load playing PC games? (GTAIV, Armed Assault, Crysis, etc). And by the way, the settings on these games are conservative in order for me to get significantly high FPS in the 40-50+ range. (Medium settings range).

Any help appreciated.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

You CPU temps are high, but your GPU temps are quite normal under load. I'd suggest reseating the CPU and removing / reapplying TIM when you do so. GPUs can get crazy hot, but I start to worry when CPU hits 50 degrees C.

Have you done a stress test on your system?

 

[Coldkilla]

You mean like a 3D mark? I can do that. I can also do a system cleaning and CPU/Thermal compound reset. I'll report back when thats done tomorrow.

 

[M0RPH]

Someone posted this in a forum:

Thank you for contacting NVIDIA Customer Care. I understand from your email that you want to know the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card. Please be informed that the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card is 70 to 85 degree centigrade. However, the GPU has been tested up to 145C core temperature. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any further questions. Regards, NVIDIA Customer Care.

So I would say 90C is hot, you might want to check the thermal paste on that as well.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: M0RPH
Someone posted this in a forum:

Thank you for contacting NVIDIA Customer Care. I understand from your email that you want to know the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card. Please be informed that the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card is 70 to 85 degree centigrade. However, the GPU has been tested up to 145C core temperature. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any further questions. Regards, NVIDIA Customer Care.

So I would say 90C is hot, you might want to check the thermal paste on that as well.

I'd be really concerned if my GPU was hitting 145C, possibly looking at an RMA if reseating the cooling mechanism wasn't covered under the warranty.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Why do you have the side off the case? If you put side back on temps would drop.

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: M0RPH
Someone posted this in a forum:

Thank you for contacting NVIDIA Customer Care. I understand from your email that you want to know the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card. Please be informed that the safe operating temperature of the Geforce 8800 GTX graphics card is 70 to 85 degree centigrade. However, the GPU has been tested up to 145C core temperature. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any further questions. Regards, NVIDIA Customer Care.

So I would say 90C is hot, you might want to check the thermal paste on that as well.

I'd be really concerned if my GPU was hitting 145C, possibly looking at an RMA if reseating the cooling mechanism wasn't covered under the warranty.

I'd be rather alarmed if my GPU was hitting 145c. You could cook eggs on that! Must be one of those kitchen PCs I've been hearing about. 😛

I'd generally say 70c is about the upper range of normal. At least that's what it used to be. (been out of the hobby for a couple years. lol) Any higher for a CPU is too hot. 90c is way too hot for that CPU/cooler combo. I'm thinking the fan isn't seated right. Try removing the heatsink and putting a fresh coat of Arctic Silver down.

It's worth noting that poor airflow seems to be a common complaint with that case in Newegg's customer reviews. A wimpy 80mm intake isn't good enough. It's not exactly well vented either. That can be improved with some cable management though. What I would do is install a 3.5'' bay cooler to bring in additional cool air. If you just have one optical drive, you could try this. It puts a 120mm intake fan in three 5.25'' bays.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835192016

 

[CoinOperatedBoy]

Originally posted by: mmntech
It's worth noting that poor airflow seems to be a common complaint with that case in Newegg's customer reviews. A wimpy 80mm intake isn't good enough. It's not exactly well vented either. That can be improved with some cable management though. What I would do is install a 3.5'' bay cooler to bring in additional cool air. If you just have one optical drive, you could try this. It puts a 120mm intake fan in three 5.25'' bays.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835192016

Wow, that looks cheesy. Are those supposed to look the grill of a Ford F150? 😛 Who cares if it works though, right? Good airflow can be difficult to achieve.

75C is too hot for the CPU without a doubt. 90C for GPU is fine.

 

[imported_Scoop]

90C GPU is normal. 75C for CPU when playing games is a bit hot I'd say. What does your CPU hit under Prime95?