Overheating issue with the 2080ti FE vehicle.
Overheating issue with the 2080ti FE vehicle.
Details: CPU model Ryzen 7 5700x Cooling solution ThermalTake Pearless Assassin 120mm GPU RTX 2080ti Edition Founders Edition RAM G. Skill Aegis 16 3200mhz CL 16 MOBO Gigabyte b450m DS3H PSU Case NZXT H510 Fans Thermalright TL-C12C-S CPU Fan 120mm (two front, two on cooler, two out facing back) Temperatures during full load reached 86-88°C for games like cp2077 and FH5, plus benchmarks. No overclocking attempted; undervolting tried but only slight FPS gain. Crashing occurs with aggressive undervolting. Fans set to max didn't improve things; cleaned case and fans with compressed air helped little. Tried changing paste, opening panels, but no significant change. 2080tis aren't the most power efficient, but good airflow and cool room temp should help. NZXT H510 airflow isn't top, yet removing side/back panels didn't help much. Any advice would be appreciated.
It seems the system requires a fresh copy, which means accessing the GPU, removing the old thermal paste, and putting in the new one. The hotspots could be reaching dangerous levels, explaining why temperatures stay high. The GPU probably limits performance because the average temps are nearing 90°C. Since opening the side panel offers little benefit, re-pasting is the best solution.
Did you remove the old paste and ensure the fresh one is evenly spread? For improved sensor performance, check out this link: https://www.hwinfo.com/download/ to understand the hotspot temperature.
Yes, the new version should help with clarity. Before this update, temperatures weren't as consistent—could you share the previous readings if you'd like to compare?
I verified the hotspots using hwinfo prior to and after changes; the hotspot decreased from 104 to 102, though neither location is clearly optimal. Temperatures remain stable at 88 in both scenarios, with throttling present.
the fan speeds are displayed in percentage. after replacing the card and adjusting settings from opening the side panel to running fans at high speeds, a second inspection under the card could help. checking the thermal paste distribution inside might reveal issues such as missing or thin paste on the die, which could affect performance. what type of paste did you use? are you considering reopening it again? if the paste was applied well and spread evenly, it may not be necessary to redo the process.