F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The question asks if the QuestionIO Shield becomes excessively warm, which seems unusual.

The question asks if the QuestionIO Shield becomes excessively warm, which seems unusual.

The question asks if the QuestionIO Shield becomes excessively warm, which seems unusual.

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JTpuck
Junior Member
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05-13-2021, 12:46 PM
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Observed that the IO shield on my 3060 heats up significantly during gaming. It feels quite hot to the touch. Is this typical? I understand the backplate is meant to serve as a heatsink, but I wasn’t aware the IO shield had similar concerns. Also, since I use a Display port to HDMI adapter for my second monitor, that one gets very hot too. Being made of aluminum likely helps, but I wanted to be cautious.
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JTpuck
05-13-2021, 12:46 PM #1

Observed that the IO shield on my 3060 heats up significantly during gaming. It feels quite hot to the touch. Is this typical? I understand the backplate is meant to serve as a heatsink, but I wasn’t aware the IO shield had similar concerns. Also, since I use a Display port to HDMI adapter for my second monitor, that one gets very hot too. Being made of aluminum likely helps, but I wanted to be cautious.

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Sihere
Member
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05-14-2021, 11:05 AM
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Does the GPU feature an open-air cooler or a blower-type cooler? Regardless, the GPU's back I/O remains fully metal-based with vents, allowing airflow through it—especially if a blower is used, which can cause the metal to heat up. The human body temperature is around 37°C; anything above that would feel uncomfortable to touch, and temperatures at or above 44°C would be painful. GPUs can reach up to 80°C, meaning the metal I/O could warm up to 40-50°C during extended gaming sessions.
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Sihere
05-14-2021, 11:05 AM #2

Does the GPU feature an open-air cooler or a blower-type cooler? Regardless, the GPU's back I/O remains fully metal-based with vents, allowing airflow through it—especially if a blower is used, which can cause the metal to heat up. The human body temperature is around 37°C; anything above that would feel uncomfortable to touch, and temperatures at or above 44°C would be painful. GPUs can reach up to 80°C, meaning the metal I/O could warm up to 40-50°C during extended gaming sessions.

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Eduardo_GameOn
Posting Freak
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05-17-2021, 11:29 AM
#3
Not sure about the cooler type lol, but it's the dual fan model. The GPU itself doesn't seem to overheat, only the hot spot, and it never goes above 68-70C. If I hold my finger on the shield for a while, it starts to hurt.
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Eduardo_GameOn
05-17-2021, 11:29 AM #3

Not sure about the cooler type lol, but it's the dual fan model. The GPU itself doesn't seem to overheat, only the hot spot, and it never goes above 68-70C. If I hold my finger on the shield for a while, it starts to hurt.

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SIGNORET
Member
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06-03-2021, 03:07 AM
#4
Then it is open-air.
Blower type looks like so:
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/ma...630.b10335
So, when GPU gets ~69C, the air sweeping out of the back I/O could be ~50C or more (most of the hot air is dissipated inside the PC case). And the metal part of the I/O will heat up eventually to essentially same temps.
Source, white paper (*.pdf download):
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/2010...020960.pdf
So, when the GPU back I/O would be ~44C, you'd feel pain touching it.
Aluminum melting point is 660.3C. So, a LONG ways to go.
The cable insulation (modern polymers) would get soft at ~120C, while their melting point would be 200C - 300C or so. Still, long ways to go.
No need to worry about display cable(s) connecting to GPU.
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SIGNORET
06-03-2021, 03:07 AM #4

Then it is open-air.
Blower type looks like so:
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/ma...630.b10335
So, when GPU gets ~69C, the air sweeping out of the back I/O could be ~50C or more (most of the hot air is dissipated inside the PC case). And the metal part of the I/O will heat up eventually to essentially same temps.
Source, white paper (*.pdf download):
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/2010...020960.pdf
So, when the GPU back I/O would be ~44C, you'd feel pain touching it.
Aluminum melting point is 660.3C. So, a LONG ways to go.
The cable insulation (modern polymers) would get soft at ~120C, while their melting point would be 200C - 300C or so. Still, long ways to go.
No need to worry about display cable(s) connecting to GPU.

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KarmaUDeserve
Member
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06-05-2021, 07:35 AM
#5
Thanks! I was mainly concerned about the adapter since I read it might harm the GPU, but knowing it's made of aluminum makes more sense. It looks like it's taking in some heat from the shield? Not sure, lol. Either way, if you're confident it's okay then everything's fine.
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KarmaUDeserve
06-05-2021, 07:35 AM #5

Thanks! I was mainly concerned about the adapter since I read it might harm the GPU, but knowing it's made of aluminum makes more sense. It looks like it's taking in some heat from the shield? Not sure, lol. Either way, if you're confident it's okay then everything's fine.

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gogofrgl1234
Senior Member
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06-05-2021, 01:00 PM
#6
And I will add the thought to take a look at the "bigger picture".
Constricted airflows could be a contributing factor.
Just ensure that there is adequate room/space around all air intakes and outflows.
If, for example, there is an inch of space try moving things to increase the gaps allowing more and easier airflows in and out of the case.
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gogofrgl1234
06-05-2021, 01:00 PM #6

And I will add the thought to take a look at the "bigger picture".
Constricted airflows could be a contributing factor.
Just ensure that there is adequate room/space around all air intakes and outflows.
If, for example, there is an inch of space try moving things to increase the gaps allowing more and easier airflows in and out of the case.