Question about beginner GPU temperatures and safety.
Question about beginner GPU temperatures and safety.
Modding Skyrim VR has caught my attention, so I’ve started using GPU overclocking to secure more frames.
Here’s what I’m using:
Processor: i7-8700 (not overclocked)
Graphics Card: Zotac GTX 1080 FE (overclock settings below)
Memory: EVGA H370 Gaming Plus
RAM: 16 GB (8 GB x 2) DDRAM Ballistix Sport LT 2666 MT/s
Operating System: Windows 10 on an SSD, Skyrim VR on a separate SSD
Using MSI Afterburner, my profile looks stable with:
Core Voltage: stock
Power Limit: 120%
Temp. Limit: 92°
Core Clock: +240 MHz
Memory Clock: +500 MHz
With this configuration, I’m maintaining the GPU fan at full speed to keep temperatures around 82° during heavy use (tested with Kombustor).
I’m concerned whether this is safe, especially since VR demands high performance and I plan to play 1-3 hours a week.
While both 100% fan speed and 82°C are within recommended safety ranges, I’m seeking a general estimate of the risks.
I’m aware this might slightly reduce GPU lifespan, but I want to be cautious. Could there be any danger to my motherboard or PC unit (which is close to the GPU)?
I need to address my cooling setup, so I’ll explore options and hope this setup allows me to play comfortably for now.
Thanks for reading!