A good new gpu? Or SLi?

[computerbuildin]

I currently have a EVGA GTX 560 superclocked and my recent change was getting 2 monitors. I noticed running with these my GPU temps increased greatly. If i run a game on one monitor and barely do anything on the other, say, maybe just running firefox looking up something. If i do that for like 5 minutes or more maybe 10, my GPU is in the 60's(celsius)
Which i know isnt good. It would probably go into the 70's later on. I dont think I need a great new GPU, I can probably just buy another and SLi. What do you guys think?

 

[boxleitnerb]

I would not go SLI with a midrange card, let alone one with only 1GB VRAM. Get a single new card.

 

[MrK6]

I'm not sure I understand the problem. You're saying your GPU is heating up when playing games, which is perfectly normal. Furthermore, 60C for a GPU is cool, anything under 90C is great.

 

[lehtv]

Running a game will always increase temperatures. The GPU goes into its 3D state volts and clocks and the GPU use increases all the way up to 100% depending on how heavy the game is. 60C-70C is pretty chilly for a GTX 560. My GTX 560 Ti would run near 80C at worst

Did you note what your GPU temperatures while gaming were when you only had one monitor?

 

[computerbuildin]

Anything under 90c? Wow. I must have been wrong forever. I was thinking the GPU compares to CPU temps in the same way. Ive been looking at some 680's maybe. So I might as well just replace it.

 

[Tweak155]

Anything under 90c? Wow. I must have been wrong forever. I was thinking the GPU compares to CPU temps in the same way. Ive been looking at some 680's maybe. So I might as well just replace it.

Even CPUs have become more forgiving. However 80c on a CPU would definitely cause concern. But it is no longer the day of 50c being an issue.

 

[Puppies04]

Anything under 90c? Wow. I must have been wrong forever. I was thinking the GPU compares to CPU temps in the same way. Ive been looking at some 680's maybe. So I might as well just replace it.

Not saying you shouldn't do it but are you aware of how much of an upgrade going from a 560 to a 680 is? You don't mention you are unhappy with the 560's performance is the only reason I mention it.

 

[Saffron]

Anything under 90c? Wow. I must have been wrong forever. I was thinking the GPU compares to CPU temps in the same way. Ive been looking at some 680's maybe. So I might as well just replace it.

One thing you have to realize is the the sheer size of this particular graphics card model, it's MASSIVE. I have a Full-Tower case and even that barely allows it to fit (and larger and I would have to remove the corresponding hard drive bay). I could only imagine if it would in a Mid-Tower (assuming that's what you have).

One the other hand, though, the GTX680 is a very fast card and would last you a very long time and would be a huge upgrade from the 560 you have.

 

[computerbuildin]

Actually, ive got an NZXT phantom, the things a monster. And to anyone who said they assume im not impressed with the GTX 560's performance, its actually great. Since I have had it its been a great card. So far all the games I play it runs on ultra without lag, so I wouldn't say I NEED a newer card. For now atleast.

 

[Zap]

I currently have a EVGA GTX 560 superclocked and my recent change was getting 2 monitors. I noticed running with these my GPU temps increased greatly.

Aside from your particular issue, one thing I've noticed with my own GTX 560 Ti is that having a second monitor connected prevents the GPU from downclocking to idle.

Anything under 90c? Wow. I must have been wrong forever. I was thinking the GPU compares to CPU temps in the same way. Ive been looking at some 680's maybe. So I might as well just replace it.

Official Nvidia GTX 560 specifications

Maximum GPU Tempurature (in C) 99°C

Intel's latest CPUs can handle similar temperatures.

Regarding upgrading your card, what resolutions are you gaming at? If it isn't higher than 1080p, you may want to consider a GTX 660 Ti because they are inexpensive, uses less power and will still be around twice your GTX 560 in performance.

Even CPUs have become more forgiving. However 80c on a CPU would definitely cause concern. But it is no longer the day of 50c being an issue.

50°C? When was that ever an issue? I'm thinking... never... That's 122°F. I used to live in the desert. Summer temperatures can get up that high. That is NOT anywhere near hot for a CPU.

Now, some AMD CPUs have had issues at around 65°C in the past...

Note that this is for stock speeds and conditions. Overclocking can and will change parameters.

 

[Austin8868]

Get the single best card you can afford. Later you can add SLI

 

[Bman123]

Actually, ive got an NZXT phantom, the things a monster. And to anyone who said they assume im not impressed with the GTX 560's performance, its actually great. Since I have had it its been a great card. So far all the games I play it runs on ultra without lag, so I wouldn't say I NEED a newer card. For now atleast.

Then don't upgrade

 

[Ketchup]

I think you are in good shape then. Your temps are fine, and the card is doing what you want to do.

 

[Fx1]

7950 or 7970 if you can afford it