No, I don't play all my games.
No, I don't play all my games.
axsthetiic
09-12-2016, 12:24 AM #1Hey everyone, I was curious about your setup. I’ve upgraded from an older 680 to a newer 1070 Asus ROG OC model and I’m trying to push games to their limits. Still, I sometimes think it’s just not the best approach since I keep checking temperatures and performance. There are times when older titles like Battlefield 3 feel too hot on 1920x1080, while newer games run fine on Ultra. I’m also testing BF3 and sometimes reach 60 degrees, but only after switching maps. My concern is whether my GPU is overheating or if dust buildup is the real issue. I’ve cleaned my old card before and noticed it made things worse, so I’m worried about heat and noise. The PC is right next to me on a carpeted floor in a small room—dust seems to pile up quickly. I’m thinking about getting a better cooling solution or moving it somewhere cooler, maybe even paying for a more dust-free environment. Thanks for your help, and let’s hope you can offer some useful advice!
xX_IceyWolf_Xx
09-12-2016, 07:06 PM #2I started with the highest visual options then tweaked the anti-aliasing to double or the minimum quality. When I hit around 90+ FPS, I pushed it up to the maximum. If it stays above 60 FPS, I kept it at max. If it drops below 40 FPS, I reduced the anti-aliasing. One game I couldn't handle was Assassin's Creed 3, where I had to stick to normal settings and no anti-aliasing, but it still looked good. So I'm okay with that.
KidRedstonico
09-22-2016, 03:45 AM #5Your query seems unclear. Are you asking about something specific? It might not be a serious issue unless the PSU is misaligned or fans aren't positioned correctly.
JTPaperJam
10-03-2016, 03:01 PM #6The GPU temperature at full capacity is quite low, but dropping to 57-58°C becomes problematic. It only starts to pose an issue once temperatures exceed 80°C, even if you increase fan speed.
gavinom123
10-05-2016, 03:51 PM #9HE DIDN'T MENTION HIS PC IS ON CARPET.... @GGWP1337 You're not going crazy... If the CPU or GPU temps stay below 80°C, you're safe... Also, reaching that temperature requires a lot of effort from the "X" component these days... Don't worry
fantasyland
10-05-2016, 05:07 PM #10Also, I always try to hit the maximum in every match first. If necessary, I'd tweak a few settings... Nothing's ever happened yet, right? LOL