My video card is at 47 c. Assuming that is very bad for computers, how can i bring the temp down?
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My video card is at 47 c. Assuming that is very bad for computers, how can i bring the temp down?
1) Clean your computer, get a can of compressed air, make sure all heat sinks are free from dust, make sure all areas of your machine are free from dust.
2) Increase the airflow into your machine, have a fan at the front to suck air in, and one at the back to blow the hot air out.
3) Failing those options consider replacing your graphics card fan with a monster fan, artic cooling do a load for nVidia and ATI.
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Major thing is the airflow around your system. If your machine is not running in a AC room, keep a best place you can find that airflow continuously. Better to use a fan. But remember, that air flow can caused to collect dust inside the system. Mostly on slots(memory, PCI, etc..).
I_Love_My_Van gives you a nice advice. Do it and check what is happened there. If you can do it at least one time for three months. Actually it's depends on the environment you work.
Depending on the graphics card itself, that way not be a bad temp. You should check out the manufactures site or your owners manual, that will have you the average threshold for your specific card.Quote:
Originally Posted by Esand15
make sure nothing is too close to the back of the computer. it needs space on each side but the main vents are in the back. Check all fans for spinning. get a flashlight and look at heatsinks under them and make sure not clogged with dirt. I have that problem with my processor all the time because the fins are so close. The top clogs up. (i have a pet)
Thanks for the help. I moved it away since it was in a little cubby hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Orwell