GTX 560 Ti UnderVolting Issues
GTX 560 Ti UnderVolting Issues
I own the Founders Edition of the GTX 560 Ti, and it becomes extremely hot. I had to install Afterburner and increase the fan speed to 100% just to maintain temperatures below 80°C at stock speeds.
I've already done:
- Cleaned the entire system,
- Replaced the thermal paste,
- Reapplied thermal pads,
- Added an intake fan to direct airflow,
- Installed two more powerful fans instead of the original one.
These efforts helped, but I still need stable temperatures without forcing my fans to operate at maximum power.
I reopened Afterburner to locate the core Voltage and power limit slider—making it clear and fixed.
In settings, I checked "Unlock Voltage Control," but nothing changed. Reducing core and memory clock to the absolute minimum (without adjusting voltage) didn’t improve cooling much.
Performance loss isn’t my priority. My main goal is simply to lower the temperatures.
Any advice?
Fermi operates at high temperatures, and nVidia mentioned back then that up to 105C is fine with them, so the issue is why it doesn't meet your needs. I've had a card that stays idle at 72C for over a decade and still functions perfectly. GPUs can handle that heat since they don't run at 4GHz like CPUs. Now it's better to consider the cost of a heatsink when choosing a more efficient card. I usually purchase Keplers for $5 but just received a Maxwell card for that price—it's faster than your Fermi and uses 100w less power! If you still want, NiBiTor v6.06 supports Fermi and lets you adjust default clocks, voltages, and fan curves in the vBIOS.
Have you thought about adding an aftermarket cooler to your graphics card?
Fermi operates at high temperatures, and nVidia mentioned back then that up to 105C is fine with them, so the issue is why it doesn't meet your needs. I've had a card that stays idle at 72C for over a decade and still functions perfectly. GPUs can handle that heat because they don't run at 4GHz like CPUs. Now it's better to consider the cost of a heatsink when choosing a more efficient card. I usually purchase Keplers for $5 but just received a Maxwell card for that price—it's faster than your Fermi and uses 100w less power! If you still want, NiBiTor v6.06 supports Fermi and lets you adjust default clocks, voltages, and fan curves in the vBIOS.
BFG-9000 :
...Usually I purchase Keplers for five dollars, but just received a Maxwell card for that amount—it's both quicker than your ...
A maxwell, like a GTX 9xx, for
five dollars
!? Wow
where did you find such a deal?
BFG-9000 :
...So the issue is why it isn't sufficient for you?
Since I'm handing this PC to my friend who lives in a hotter place. Plus, I don't want the fan shutting down too soon. Knowing him, he'll use this card for a while.
BFG-9000 :
...If you still want to try, NiBiTor v6.06 functions on Fermi and lets you adjust the default clocks, voltages and fan curve saved in the vBIOS.
I'll give it a shot, thanks!