Safe temperature limit for GPU
Safe temperature limit for GPU
Hello, I'm experiencing high temperatures on my Zotac gtx 960 amp 4gb edition GPU, often reaching 80°C when the fans run at auto in summer. Using MSI Afterburner allows me to adjust fan speeds manually, which keeps it around 70-75°C. The 'Temperature limit' slider is set to 65°C, and adjusting it down caused the 'power limit' to drop to 46%. Keeping the target at 70°C maintains power at 64%. Although this helps control heat, I'm concerned about long-term effects if I keep the card under-powering. Would it be safe to rely on these temperature settings? Or should I switch to manual control? Please see the photos you shared.
Thanks in advance.
It's quite unusual that a card with such low power and a unique design heats up so much. Attempt to clear the dust and enhance airflow using additional intake fans. Avoid restricting power limits, as this could significantly lower performance and the temperature cap should remain unchanged. Experiment with fan speeds; temperatures around 75°C are acceptable, but only briefly reach 80°C.
It's quite unusual that a card with such low power and a unique design heats up so much. Attempt to clear the dust and enhance airflow using additional intake fans. Avoid setting any power limits, as this could significantly lower performance and the maximum temperature should remain unchanged. Experiment with fan speeds; temperatures around 75°C are acceptable, but only briefly reach 80°C.