GPU temp at 70C idle, 100C during games - Crashes, everytime. - Hardware & Software

I'll get down to brass tacks. I cannot run any game without my computer giving me a mess of a pixelated screen which locks up everything and forces me to shut down the computer via holding down the power button. I've had the problem since I built the custom computer almost a year ago, and now I've got the money and time to fix it once and for all. This is where you're help comes in FP: Do I just buy a new card altogether due to the longevity of this issue and its escalation to this point? Before I could play games without [I]always [/I]crashing. But now it's a for sure thing. Or, alternatively, do I simply improve the number of case fans (currently 3) or something to that effect to attempt to keep my system cooler permanently? My card is a GTX 260, my motherboard is a P6T and my processor is an intel i7 quad core. Honestly FP I just want to be rid of this issue. From what I've gathered other people have had similar issues with the same card, and this does seem to be a graphically rooted issue. Correct me if I'm wrong.

you need better cooling you can do good watter cooling for about $200 - $400 USD

I don't want to have to deal with all that. I just want a simple cooling system I can either install internally for the entire PC or for the graphics card alone.

[QUOTE=ShukaidoX;26619465] My card is a GTX 260, my motherboard is a P6T and my processor is an intel i7 quad core. Honestly FP I just want to be rid of this issue. From what I've gathered other people have had similar issues with the same card, and this does seem to be a graphically rooted issue. Correct me if I'm wrong.[/QUOTE] 70-100c isn't super hot for a 260, but is on the upper end of warm. Try something simple like a couple of extra case fans, which won't cost more than £15 ($20).

[QUOTE=birkett;26619656]70-100c isn't super hot for a 260, but is on the upper end of warm.[/QUOTE] 100c is freaking HOT. Nvidia's site says the GTX260 (and pretty much every single other GeForce card) has a max temperature of 105c. It's crashing due to overheating, I would suggest getting additional / better case fans, or if you want, water-cool it, but new fans are way cheaper.

My GTX470 is 40C at idle, 85C when under serious strain (Crysis on max). [editline]11th December 2010[/editline] So I'd say it's too hot.

Just a question: would upgrading to the 470 and getting some better fans drastically change my problem if not solve it? The card itself has been problematic but it works fine (aside from the hundreds of crashes). But if need be I'll just replace the sucker.

[QUOTE=ShukaidoX;26629015]Just a question: would upgrading to the 470 and getting some better fans drastically change my problem if not solve it? The card itself has been problematic but it works fine (aside from the hundreds of crashes). But if need be I'll just replace the sucker.[/QUOTE] I would get a 6870 instead, as it runs cooler, performs the same, takes less power and is cheaper.

Have you even checked it for dust and stuff. If not, do it. While you're at it, check whether the fan of your 260 is rotating properly. It's probably not the card's fault. If you still want a new one, you should post how much you are willing to spend for one.

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;26629213]I would get a 6870 instead, as it runs cooler, performs the same, takes less power and is cheaper.[/QUOTE] yes, but ATI drivers also fuck up sometimes, so you may want to think about this.

My budget is 200 at most for a new card alone. I have sprayed the fan on the card for dust so that's definitely not the issue. The card never ran this hot idling before but it always crashed from overheating. Now its just gotten rediculous

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121390[/url] I couldn't find any 1GB versions worth ~30$.

Replace the thermal compound?

Maybe your card is dieing?

What case do you own? Make sure your getting enough airflow in your case.

Blow out the dust in it, and maybe look into opening the case up when gaming