High temperature on GPU during installation of a sags mount

07-26-2016, 10:00 PM

It's odd how temperatures spike to 90°C to 97°C when you connect the GPU mount, then drop back down when it's removed. I'm wondering what's causing this issue and if the sag is affecting performance. You have a ROG Strix GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM.

AngelOfRuin36

07-26-2016, 10:00 PM #1

_KaikyRPG_
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07-27-2016, 11:06 AM

Can we capture a visual showing it in both states? Also, does it obstruct a fan or any other element?

_KaikyRPG_

07-27-2016, 11:06 AM #2

Can we capture a visual showing it in both states? Also, does it obstruct a fan or any other element?

catrkill
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07-27-2016, 04:14 PM

I’d like to capture it, but I took out the GPU mount and everything is working just fine. However, the issue is that the GPU is sagging. Here’s a photo of it. The power cable is what keeps it secure.

catrkill

07-27-2016, 04:14 PM #3

Kubninjan
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07-27-2016, 08:09 PM

It seems the sag might have gradually altered the components' position. Removing it could disrupt the cooler's proper connection. This appears to be my initial thought.

Kubninjan

07-27-2016, 08:09 PM #4

It seems the sag might have gradually altered the components' position. Removing it could disrupt the cooler's proper connection. This appears to be my initial thought.

Necron65
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07-29-2016, 03:30 AM

I believe that. After taking off the mount, the cooling system performed perfectly. I was playing The Last of Us 2 with the GPU mount, and the temperatures rose to 90-98 degrees, but dropped to a maximum of 78-80 degrees once it was removed.

Necron65

07-29-2016, 03:30 AM #5

Alexandrea1
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07-29-2016, 03:51 AM

The issue seems to be with the GPU connection. Just make sure the power connector is securely attached.

Alexandrea1

07-29-2016, 03:51 AM #6

The issue seems to be with the GPU connection. Just make sure the power connector is securely attached.

john729
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07-29-2016, 10:11 AM

The setup details might affect performance. Try different placements or alternatives—some units come with simple connectors while others include forks.

john729

07-29-2016, 10:11 AM #7

The setup details might affect performance. Try different placements or alternatives—some units come with simple connectors while others include forks.

gaLact1cfLea
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07-29-2016, 11:52 AM

The simplest approach is to position the case flat so the motherboard rests horizontally and the GPU faces up, matching the original layout. (I'm ready to react to what comes next) I don't really get why tower cases are preferred—they seem to be the wrong setup for modern hardware. Tower cases were mainly for small servers back in the 80s and early 90s when you didn't need a heavy GPU or bulky cooling fins, and they fit well with lots of storage drives. This wasn't meant to compete with desktop builds for everyday users. All my setups have stayed in the traditional desktop style for more than 25 years, and I've never faced problems like sagging GPUs or warped cases.

gaLact1cfLea

07-29-2016, 11:52 AM #8

pepe140LOL
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07-29-2016, 01:15 PM

This GPU requires a "sag mount" to prevent obstruction of airflow. A larger model like the 3070 might block vents, while a smaller one such as the 1060 likely doesn't need it. The issue could be fans being blocked.

pepe140LOL

07-29-2016, 01:15 PM #9