CPU temps during GPU oc

[McRipper]

This is my first attempt at ocing so you can laugh at me if you want as long as you answer my questions, lol.

I am using RivaTuner 2.1 to oc my Zotac 9800gtx. I set up Fan profiles, schedules, etc. The card is stock. I oced 800/2000/1200 from 675/1688/1100. 42c idle and I ran 3dmark06 (13400 score) and it went up to 60c then cooled back down. I then installed CPU-z, HWmonitor and oced my cpu e8400 through BIOS (FSB 366 from 333). I didn't change the voltage. Everything loaded fine but when I ran hwmonitor, I noticed the GPU was 58c-60c idle. I set the GPU to default and it was still 58c-60c. The cpu was 42c idle.

So, my questions are: are those temps normal? Is running GPU fan at 60% constantly ok? I don't want to do anything dramatic with the oc. Just something to get a little extra performance without changing voltage or buying a cooler for the GPU. I have a CPU f/hs. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JPB]

Your thread should be posted here.

But then again, what is your questions pertaining more to ? The GPU or the CPU ?

 

[McRipper]

I thought I did, I don't know what happened there. Sorry, can I delete this?

 

[JPB]

Nah, cant really delete it. Just let it die.

But I am sure if you change the title of the thread, you will get some help for your CPU. :thumbsup:

Then maybe post in Video for the GPU.

EDIT: Yes, I see you did post in video. Just change the title of this one for CPU temps or something.

 

[McRipper]

It's more a GPU ?, i haven't ran into any problems with the CPU but if you see a problem with that cpu oc, could you let me know? I posted it in the video card section, thanks for your help.

 

[JPB]

How long has the Xigmatek been installed ? If not very long, I have read that it takes a while *not sure how long though* for the paste to properly lower temps. Someone should post and correct me if im wrong here.

I would imagine for that cooler though, it should be a *little* cooler than that. But what temps are you expecting exactly ? And is your cpu running at 3.4?

 

[McRipper]

Cooler has been installed since build which was the first week of August. So it's brand new. I don't know what temps to expect since it's my first attempt at oc but after doing research, it seems that 42c might be a little high. I might have to take it down a little bit.

I don't know if it's running 3.4. CPU-z is showing my mulitplier at x6 and 2.003 speed idle. I haven't really had a chance to test the CPU oc yet. When I do, i'll post and let you know what comes about.

 

[JPB]

Do you have speed step disabled ? At least that is what I think its called ?

 

[McRipper]

No i haven't touched Speedstep. Do you think that would help?

 

[JPB]

Well im not sure if it would help, but it wont downclock your cpu in 2D when its disabled. With it enabled...your cpu will clock itself up while in 3D.

I think ?

Find out what your exact cpu oc speed is first.

 

[McRipper]

Originally posted by: JPB
Well im not sure if it would help, but it wont downclock your cpu in 2D when its disabled. With it enabled...your cpu will clock itself up while in 3D.

I think ?

Find out what your exact cpu oc speed is first.

I'll post that later when i get home and I can mess around with it. Thanks JPB!!!