Question Overheating 2080 Ti FE?
Question Overheating 2080 Ti FE?
MOBO: Gigabyte B450M DS3H
CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X
GPU: RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition
RAM: G. Skill Aegis 16 3200Mhz cl 16
CPU cooler: ThermalTake Pearless Assassin 120mm
PSU: Corsair CX550m
Case: NZXT H510
Fans: Thermalright TL-C12C-S CPU Fan 120mm (2 facing in from the front, 2 on the cpu cooler, 2 facing out (one at the top and one at the back))
My GPU temperatures have reached 86-88°C during full load (playing games like cp2077 and FH5, as well as during benchmarking). I haven’t overclocked the GPU and have attempted undervolting, but it only marginally improved performance without reducing heat. There’s no improvement even with higher fan speeds on both the case and GPU.
I’ve replaced thermal paste and pads, opened the side panel, and used compressed air to clean the fans (though I can’t access the vapor chamber or certain fan components). I feel like I’ve tried nearly everything. I’m aware that 2080t is not the most power-efficient chipset, but it should handle heat well with adequate cooling and a cool room temperature. I’ve also heard the NZXT H510 doesn’t offer top-tier airflow, yet removing the side and back panels didn’t make much difference.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Download and install MSI Afterburner to configure a custom fan curve. Adjust it to be very aggressive—like 100% when temperatures hit 75°C—and test if it improves performance. It's also crucial to ensure you're removing sufficient hot air from the case while the GPU is active. How are you managing your case fans?
Additionally, your power supply unit is significantly underpowered for your system. You should aim for at least 650 W, preferably 750 W.
The 2080Ti requires a minimum 850W PSU unless it's a 1000W model. For the newer ATX 3.1 PSU, 850W should suffice. It's interesting that the card hasn't tripped the PSU despite the high voltage spikes they experience. First, take the card apart and inspect the thermal paste. Examine the pattern on the die and heat block; it should be thin and even. If the paste is too thick, add more thermal pads and ensure good contact between the heat block and the GPU die.