Overheating issue with 7800xt device
Overheating issue with 7800xt device
I recently purchased an ASRock Challenger 7800XT and it appears to overheat after extended gaming sessions. It shuts down unexpectedly, and the Event Viewer displays a critical warning about the GPU reaching extremely high temperatures—around 392k or 118°C. My case has minimal air intake; the only openings are a push-pull rear and a top exhaust. I could rotate the top fan but don’t want it drawing in dust. Is this due to insufficient airflow or a failing GPU cooling system?
Remove the side panel and recheck the temps. 118°C is too high. Adding intake fans would help. Reposition the front exhaust fan if possible, even after moving the GPU. If space allows, you have an AIO in the front.
Before you leave, ensure the side panel is off. If it indicates 'cool,' you should have improved airflow. If the temperature remains high without the panel on, I’d consider it likely defective—provided you can return or exchange it.
Earlier images show I’m not currently at home. The graphics card I had was different from the 7800xt—it wasn’t that one, but it had a top exhaust fan and two extra RAM sticks. I also increased the fan speed on both case and GPU fans, turned off the side panel, and it felt better. However, I’d need to push harder in more demanding games to be sure.
It's odd when you look at GPU temperature during games and see your maximum stays around 89°C, yet the system viewer records a sharp jump and then shuts down.