GTX 480 going thermal in 2D

[Whizzard9992]

After troubleshooting my PC constantly freezing, I finally determined the cause: my GTX is overheating and crashing while in 2D.

Has anyone else had this problem? What's a good way to cool the GTX 480 that doesn't include fitting my rig with a toilet and 2 sinks (i.e. water cooling)?

Conclusion drawn from:

1) Computer NEVER freezes while playing a 3D game, but tends to freeze constantly in 2D
2) GPU temps steadily rise and hold around 75C-85C while in 2D (CPUID-HWM)
3) When it freezes, it will constantly freeze when I reboot unless I let the computer "rest"
4) I DL'ed EVGA precision, cranked up default fan speed, crashing stopped.

I'm running two monitors and that seems to drive the temps up while idle. Increasing the fan speed to 60% instead of 50% solves the problem (idle temps drop and hold around 65C).

I could use a better way to cool this thing...

 

[Udgnim]

for stability reasons, Nvidia increases clock rates when using 2 monitors. use a 3rd party program to see how much you can actually downclock before you start experiencing video output issues. I suggest focusing on downclocking the VRAM first.

 

[happy medium]

I DL'ed EVGA precision, cranked up default fan speed, crashing stopped.

I'm running two monitors and that seems to drive the temps up while idle.

2 monitors is the problem, I don't think these cards downclock properly when using 2 monitors. At least it used to be a problem.

Overheating in 2d though? Sounds like a case/airflow problem.

 

[Grooveriding]

After troubleshooting my PC constantly freezing, I finally determined the cause: my GTX is overheating and crashing while in 2D.

Has anyone else had this problem? What's a good way to cool the GTX 480 that doesn't include fitting my rig with a toilet and 2 sinks (i.e. water cooling)?

Conclusion drawn from:

1) Computer NEVER freezes while playing a 3D game, but tends to freeze constantly in 2D
2) GPU temps steadily rise and hold around 75C-85C while in 2D (CPUID-HWM)
3) When it freezes, it will constantly freeze when I reboot unless I let the computer "rest"
4) I DL'ed EVGA precision, cranked up default fan speed, crashing stopped.

I'm running two monitors and that seems to drive the temps up while idle. Increasing the fan speed to 60% instead of 50% solves the problem (idle temps drop and hold around 65C).

I could use a better way to cool this thing...

480/470 don't downclock with two monitors connected. I have the same issue.

Only solution is to improve your cooling or increase your fan speeds. I switched cases recently and my temps went up quite a bit. Mine is idling around 74C right now with the fan at 60%, good times :thumbsdown:

 

[Whizzard9992]

Thanks for the replies.

I have the fan set to 60% now, so that seems to solve it. I don't really mind the noise.

I'll play with my case and fans and try to improve airflow.

I'll also try and downclock.

Thanks!