GTX580 Temps

[lambchops511]

Is operating at ~91C for hours continuously OK?

 

[Jaydip]

Is it @ 100% load? also is it a reference design?

 

[Eureka]

Isn't 90 °C the stock load temperature anyway? If it's stock then it's been tested to work at that temperature. I would try to run the fan higher since lower temperatures will help with longevity.

 

[lambchops511]

The reason I ask is that I am getting code crashes on my GTX580s but no crash on my other cards that run a lot cooler (e.g., Tesla). =\

 

[BallaTheFeared]

Max spec says 97C, you could be looking at degradation though. Try raising the fan speed and increasing the voltage slightly.

 

[lambchops511]

Max spec says 97C, you could be looking at degradation though. Try raising the fan speed and increasing the voltage slightly.

How can I do that in Linux? Is it set in the bios?

 

[BallaTheFeared]

You'll have to use a combo of nibitor and nvflash.

I don't know if nibitor has a linux version however.

Otherwise you can ask someone to make one for you.

Edit: This should get you started: http://www.overclock.net/t/989627/fermi-bios-editor-gtx-4-5-series

Most of it is Windows based though, Linux is pretty bad when it comes to enthusiast oriented software support.

But if you have a Windows box you can use it to create your modified bios and then flash on any system with a bootable usb.

 

[lambchops511]

You'll have to use a combo of nibitor and nvflash.

I don't know if nibitor has a linux version however.

Otherwise you can ask someone to make one for you.

Edit: This should get you started: http://www.overclock.net/t/989627/fermi-bios-editor-gtx-4-5-series

Most of it is Windows based though, Linux is pretty bad when it comes to enthusiast oriented software support.

But if you have a Windows box you can use it to create your modified bios and then flash on any system with a bootable usb.

I guess there is no way to do it if I don't have physical access to the cards? =\

The hardware isn't mine, pretty sure they won't approve a BIOS flash not from the OEM.. =[

 

[BallaTheFeared]

Kind of confused, they're not yours and they're not stable? What's your connection to the hardware, are you renting it from a company who is giving you remote access?

 

[lambchops511]

The relationship is complicated

They're locked up in a sever room somewhere, I supposed I could get physical access.. but it'll still be a pain in the ass. Plus, flashing non-OEM BIOS is almost certainly never going to be approved.