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Really, it's not a huge issue. In some games, my 8800GTX is dipping into the lower FPS ranges with most of the settings cranked up. I'd like to keep the setting close to max, but if I have to sacrifice some of them, I will.
I'm also noticing the card is running at 62c idle, 80c load (gaming). I'm considering overclocking it a bit to stretch out it's lifetime, but I'm concerned about the temperatures.
What would you guys do? I really don't want to shell out the money for a new card just yet (maybe next generation), but I also don't want to dump a ton of time and money into this card. Should I try overclocking it (and if so, what do people use for NV cards - NV control panel or RivaTuner?), and if so, should I look into some better cooling options? I removed the heatsink almost a year ago and applied some MX-2; I also blow out the dust regularly.
This card has been great, but now that I'm running a 24" monitor, things are getting a little choppy.
Thanks.
I'm also noticing the card is running at 62c idle, 80c load (gaming). I'm considering overclocking it a bit to stretch out it's lifetime, but I'm concerned about the temperatures.
What would you guys do? I really don't want to shell out the money for a new card just yet (maybe next generation), but I also don't want to dump a ton of time and money into this card. Should I try overclocking it (and if so, what do people use for NV cards - NV control panel or RivaTuner?), and if so, should I look into some better cooling options? I removed the heatsink almost a year ago and applied some MX-2; I also blow out the dust regularly.
This card has been great, but now that I'm running a 24" monitor, things are getting a little choppy.
Thanks.