980 Ti gets hot 60fps. High fan curve. Help?

[Filledbyhate]

Hello,

So my GPU gets in the 75C+ range on certain games even though I get and am capped at 60fps. Overwatch on Ultra is usually 70-78C, even though I can run it 90 or 110+ fps, but I keep it on 60. On Skyrim with all my mods, I'm running at 60fps, but sometimes 80-84C. In these cases where I'm 75-84C, my fan curve in afterburner is aggressive and the GPU fan speed is 80-95%. So in these certain games, it's those temps WITH an aggressive fancurve. Cable management is good.

It would be nice to be cooler with less GPU fan speed, especially since I get a good framerate. The only thing I can think of is get a different card. I'll list my card and etc. I don't overclock. I don't believe my room or placement is an issue and I already checked for dust. Is this particular card known to run hot, or does anyone know what I can do to help? Thanks

GPU: MSI GTX 980 Ti https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127902
CPU: Intel i7 4790k w/ Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (Always in the 60Cs)
PSU: EVGA G2 Full Mod Gold 750w
Case: NZXT Phantom Full ATX https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146079

 

[rhysiam]

Is this new for you? Has it always been like this? Or have temps only jumped up recently/over time?

When was the last time you cleaned out the dust from your PC? A can of compressed air is worth having around. If you give all the heatsyncs a blast from time to time the clear any dust it can make a massive difference to temps.

There could be other issues too, but that's a simple fix and worth doing anyway.

 

[Filledbyhate]

Is this new for you? Has it always been like this? Or have temps only jumped up recently/over time?

When was the last time you cleaned out the dust from your PC? A can of compressed air is worth having around. If you give all the heatsyncs a blast from time to time the clear any dust it can make a massive difference to temps.

There could be other issues too, but that's a simple fix and worth doing anyway.

Forgot to mention that there's no dust, sorry. I checked recently. It's always been like this.

 

[Carnaxus]

Your Overwatch temps aren't actually that bad; the 980Ti is rated for up to 91 degrees before it freaks out and shuts down, I believe.

About the only thing left to try is to reapply the thermal paste on the card.