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Solving GPU thermal throttling without overclocking

Solving GPU thermal throttling without overclocking

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hay_hay_56
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11-23-2016, 02:53 PM
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After the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, I became aware of how weak my GPU is (Gigabyte 970 G1) and decided to try overclocking. I discovered that under stress testing, my GPU becomes extremely hot until the maximum temperature is reached. Even when I enabled the Power/Temp link and increased the headroom up to 90°C, it still managed to handle it. This was without altering any other settings.

I also noticed a rise in core clock (35-40 MHz) when I raised the temperature threshold. Is this typical? I’m sorry if this has been answered multiple times before, but I’m having trouble finding information about a GPU running so hot without overclocking.
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11-23-2016, 02:53 PM #1

After the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, I became aware of how weak my GPU is (Gigabyte 970 G1) and decided to try overclocking. I discovered that under stress testing, my GPU becomes extremely hot until the maximum temperature is reached. Even when I enabled the Power/Temp link and increased the headroom up to 90°C, it still managed to handle it. This was without altering any other settings.

I also noticed a rise in core clock (35-40 MHz) when I raised the temperature threshold. Is this typical? I’m sorry if this has been answered multiple times before, but I’m having trouble finding information about a GPU running so hot without overclocking.

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11-25-2016, 08:43 AM
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As an older 970 model, it might require thorough cleaning of the fans and cooler, and possibly replacing the thermal paste. Proper case ventilation and maintaining a stable room temperature are also important.
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11-25-2016, 08:43 AM #2

As an older 970 model, it might require thorough cleaning of the fans and cooler, and possibly replacing the thermal paste. Proper case ventilation and maintaining a stable room temperature are also important.

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11-25-2016, 08:56 AM
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As an older 970 model, it might require thorough cleaning of the fans and cooler, and possibly replacing the thermal paste. Proper case ventilation and maintaining a stable room temperature are also important.
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11-25-2016, 08:56 AM #3

As an older 970 model, it might require thorough cleaning of the fans and cooler, and possibly replacing the thermal paste. Proper case ventilation and maintaining a stable room temperature are also important.

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