980 Strix VRM temps

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

I usually have my fans on auto. But would I recommend is up to you, I would put your fans up to the point where it doesn't annoy you or make too much noise for idiling and maybe jack them up a bit for every 10C, and if your card ever hits 80C make the fans jack up more so it can cool it off quicker.

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

I usually have my fans on auto. But would I recommend is up to you, I would put your fans up to the point where it doesn't annoy you or make too much noise for idiling and maybe jack them up a bit for every 10C, and if your card ever hits 80C make the fans jack up more so it can cool it off quicker.

Yeah, will do While waiting for your answer, I have been fiddling with the fan settings, and for some reason they did not get applied properly, and the GPU reached 80 degrees (85 max) for like a minute. These did not damage it either, right? It never reached this high, but I have never messed with fan control either.

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

I usually have my fans on auto. But would I recommend is up to you, I would put your fans up to the point where it doesn't annoy you or make too much noise for idiling and maybe jack them up a bit for every 10C, and if your card ever hits 80C make the fans jack up more so it can cool it off quicker.

Yeah, will do While waiting for your answer, I have been fiddling with the fan settings, and for some reason they did not get applied properly, and the GPU reached 80 degrees (85 max) for like a minute. These did not damage it either, right? It never reached this high, but I have never messed with fan control either.

Running hot will not damage your GPU, after constant use of high temperatures it will effect it's lifespan, I recommend keeping it under 80C though. If you get high temps just while gaming but it's most likely most of the time your cardi s running idle and your PC is turned off then your card will last much longer.

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

I usually have my fans on auto. But would I recommend is up to you, I would put your fans up to the point where it doesn't annoy you or make too much noise for idiling and maybe jack them up a bit for every 10C, and if your card ever hits 80C make the fans jack up more so it can cool it off quicker.

Yeah, will do While waiting for your answer, I have been fiddling with the fan settings, and for some reason they did not get applied properly, and the GPU reached 80 degrees (85 max) for like a minute. These did not damage it either, right? It never reached this high, but I have never messed with fan control either.

Running hot will not damage your GPU, after constant use of high temperatures it will effect it's lifespan, I recommend keeping it under 80C though. If you get high temps just while gaming but it's most likely most of the time your cardi s running idle and your PC is turned off then your card will last much longer.

Thanks! I usually game 4 or 5 hours a day, the rest of the time it is either on ide (under 40 degrees on auto fan) or shut off. I guess I'll just leave it on auto, as the GPU core never exceeds 72 degrees, and it is pretty quiet. I'll try not to worry about VRM

 

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Hello there! I have been using an Asus 980 Strix for a few months without issues, and just recently checked my VRM temps out of curiosity. During heavy gaming maxing the GPU, VRM temps sit at 90 degrees, (GPU 70) which is identical to what Guru3D measured in their review. With an increased fan profile, I can push them down to 80 degrees (GPU 63), but it is significantly louder. Now, I know that VRMs are supposedly made to handle higher temps than the GPU core, but I am somewhat concerned, and would like some confirmation. Are these temps (particularly the 90 degrees one) in any way detrimental to my GPU? According to many, these components can whitstand up to 125 degrees.

Thanks for your help!

The 90C will effect the lifespan of the card but it's safe. What is the core temperature of the card? You could always improve your airflow as well to cool down the VRM. It will take many years to make a card fail due to heat though, and pretty much then the card will be obsolete.

Hey! Thanks for your reply! The core temperature of the card never goes above 72 degrees with the default fan profile, and cranking it up a bit (60 percent) makes it stay well below 65. However, as I said, if the 90 degrees VRM is still within standard operating range, I would prefer keeping it nice and quiet So are you saying that even at 90 degrees, the card will outlive its usefulness?

According to your core clock, your card should be fine. Usually heatsinks on GPUs don't focus too much on the VRM section. Core's on Videocards are recommended to stay below 80C, and if VRM says to withstand up to 125C you should be fine.

Well, it does not say on the box per se, but an Asus rep pointed out that the "super alloy" part on the box refers to being able to whitstand above 100 degrees, and that by the time they would deteriorate, one would be upgrading anyways. So I guess it's half official. Also, I don't think they would manufacture something that will fail due to overheating, as it would increase RMA numbers which is not economical for them. Another quick question: Can you suggest a good fan profile for these cards, or a good all around profile that is not too aggressive? Thanks again

I usually have my fans on auto. But would I recommend is up to you, I would put your fans up to the point where it doesn't annoy you or make too much noise for idiling and maybe jack them up a bit for every 10C, and if your card ever hits 80C make the fans jack up more so it can cool it off quicker.

Yeah, will do While waiting for your answer, I have been fiddling with the fan settings, and for some reason they did not get applied properly, and the GPU reached 80 degrees (85 max) for like a minute. These did not damage it either, right? It never reached this high, but I have never messed with fan control either.

Running hot will not damage your GPU, after constant use of high temperatures it will effect it's lifespan, I recommend keeping it under 80C though. If you get high temps just while gaming but it's most likely most of the time your cardi s running idle and your PC is turned off then your card will last much longer.

Thanks! I usually game 4 or 5 hours a day, the rest of the time it is either on ide (under 40 degrees on auto fan) or shut off. I guess I'll just leave it on auto, as the GPU core never exceeds 72 degrees, and it is pretty quiet. I'll try not to worry about VRM

Graphics cards usually last years anyway, and by then they go obsolete so sometimes temperatures VS lifespan isn't too important.

 

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When ht4u.net reviewed the ASUS STRIX GTX 980 OC [STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5] they measured a maximum VRM temperature of VRM 93.1°C.

tomsHardware.com measured a VRM temperature of 98°C for the NVIDIA Reference Design GeForce GTX 980 Card and the Gigabyte GTX 980 G1 Gaming [GV-N980G1 GAMING-4GD REV:1.0] card.

ht4u.net measured a maximum VRM temperature of VRM 96.3°C for the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0.

 

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When ht4u.net reviewed the ASUS STRIX GTX 980 OC [STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5] they measured a maximum VRM temperature of VRM 93.1°C.

tomsHardware.com measured a VRM temperature of 98°C for the NVIDIA Reference Design GeForce GTX 980 Card and the Gigabyte GTX 980 G1 Gaming [GV-N980G1 GAMING-4GD REV:1.0] card.

ht4u.net measured a maximum VRM temperature of VRM 96.3°C for the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0.

Thank you also, this really help me put my mind at ease