RTX 3070 Ti Dual Fan GPU overheating at 89°C in CS2
RTX 3070 Ti Dual Fan GPU overheating at 89°C in CS2
Hello,
I bought a second-hand GALAX RTX 3070 Ti Dual Fan about a year ago and have been facing major overheating problems. The seller claimed the graphics card was never used for mining, but I’m not sure if that’s true. Because of the pressure of my purchase, I didn’t have much time to check further before buying.
My problem:
Even when I keep the fans at full speed, the temperature stays between 88-89°C while playing CS2. These levels are quite high, so I had the thermal paste changed by a technician, but it didn’t help much. I also asked for a thermal pad replacement, but the technician said, “We don’t replace thermal pads because they won’t match the originals.”
During an OCCT 3D test, the hotspot reached 104°C. Are these readings normal? If you have another test you’d recommend, I can run it right away and share the outcome.
What might be behind this issue, and are there any solutions I should consider?
This has been a real concern for me, and I haven’t found a clear answer anywhere. I would really appreciate any guidance.
MY PC
Motherboard: MSI PRO A620M-E
Ram: Kingston Fury Beast 16GB 6000MHz
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 3.7GHz - 5.0GHz
CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 Esports Duo
Graphics Card: Galax RTX 3070 TI 1-Click OC Feature
SSD: Kioxia Exceria M2 NVMe 500GB 1700MB-1600MB/s
PSU: FSP Hydro 500W
I think the airflow is satisfactory since the case was put together by a technician.
My BIOS is current, and after installing Windows I’ve also updated my NVIDIA driver. I’ve experimented with different versions before, but they didn’t change the temperature much.
I don’t use MSI Afterburner; I only used OCCT for testing temperatures. I’m not doing any overclocking. The only adjustment I make is setting the GPU fan to full speed with the FanControl app, because even at 100% it’s still too hot, and without it I wouldn’t be able to play games.
It's a bit concerning with the 500W requirement for a 3070 Ti, which is a 290W model. Running at around 80% load will put a lot of strain on the PSU, potentially shortening its life. I suggest upgrading to a 650W or 750W power supply before any issues arise. It seems you might need to disassemble and reattach your GPU, as it appears to be throttling under normal conditions—only outputting 254W and 1470Mhz. A technician can't always confirm if the fans and case provide sufficient airflow. What is your chassis like? How many fans are installed, and where are they located?
My situation involves the Gameforce GF-8307 4-fan model. (In the picture below, the two fans at the bottom of the case are missing from my version; apart from that, everything else matches.)
I’m not very familiar with airflow, so I’m sharing some photos of my setup.
I previously changed the thermal paste, but it had little effect. I haven’t replaced the thermal pads, so I’m unsure if they’re needed at all.
Could you suggest a suitable pair of thermal pad and paste?
Do you have the three front fans obstructed by glass and a single back fan?
Well, the most effective approach is to measure the pads and then select the nearest thickness. The brand isn't crucial, but I've tried Arctic, Swiftech, EK, and Fujipoly before.
It seems the card might not have been reassembled correctly.
This setup appears to offer very poor airflow, with four fans, three of which are behind a solid glass panel and there are no vents visible. It's likely they are positioned at the bottom, away from those fans.
Take off the front glass panel and check if temperatures improve.
It seems you're seeking advice on handling thermal pads and checking their thickness for your GPU.
The case lacks proper airflow because the intake is blocked by glass. Even with a strong fan inside, limited space around the intake fans will restrict improvement in airflow.
I removed the front glass panel of the case and will never use it again. I looked into the Gelid GP-Ultimate and GP-Extreme thermal pads you mentioned, but I’m unsure which thickness to purchase.
A technician replaced the thermal paste on my GPU because I don’t have experience opening a graphics card myself. Is there a way to determine the right thermal pad thickness for my GALAX GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti online without opening the card?
Also, thank you for your comment and suggestion.
I was thinking about using Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme as thermal paste for my GPU since I already use it on my CPU. Is this paste superior to the ones you recommended for a graphics card?