EVGA 980ti SC/ACX 2.0 Too hot?

[victortsoi]

I saved the money for a 980ti, but I see some reviews stating that the latest model, the ACX/SC runs a little hotter. Either thats BS, or should I just go with teh non SC ACX model?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487142

Low temps are important for me, switching from a sapphire vapor-x 7950
I am sure I want an EVGA model.

Thanks

 

[photonboy]

Hi,

Newer video cards do NOT work exactly the same way as before. They are designed to run near their MAXIMUM temperature then throttle if they can't maintain that.

Modern video cards don't usually run the GPU in the danger zone to cause damage but if the card is crashing that may reflect a need to downclock (silicon lottery).

*So to be clear, most modern cards run pretty hot but have better protection circuitry so do NOT compare them directly to older cards. If the card isn't crashing then don't worry about it too much.

 

[geofelt]

I am using a EVGA GTX980ti SC. I was a bit concerned that it was running 80c-85c. under load.
But, the fan was only running at 30%
I still haven't figured it all out, but photonboy's explanation is probably part of it.
What I did was to feed the card a bit more air by running my 180mm intake fan a bit higher, at 900 rpm.
It seems to keep the card at 70-75c.
Regardless, I am a happy camper, 60fps is steady on 4k civ games.

 

[17seconds]

The GTX 980 Ti runs a little hotter than the 980. It has a Temp Limit of 84c, versus 80c on the 980. Your GTX 980 Ti will seek out and attempt to maintain exactly that temperature.

The Temp Limit is a key variable for Turbo Boost that should be thought of as a temperature target. Your card will increase its Turbo Boost clock speeds when the temperature is below 84c. When it reaches its target temperature, it will reduce Turbo Boost clocks and increase fan speeds to maintain exactly that temperature.

Mid-80c operating temperatures are exactly the way the card was designed. You can adjust your Temp Limit as a key variable for overclocking, with a cost in noise output.

 

[victortsoi]

Thanks guys....im pretty psyched to pick one up. I am less concerned about the card itself than it contributing to a hotter case in general (have good airflow and all, zalman cpu cooler, but thats hot!)

Also, is the acx2.0/sc+ classified a much better deal-for 10 dollars extra in the US, +100mhz boost clock. It is hard to find though. What do you all think?

 

[photonboy]

Thanks guys....im pretty psyched to pick one up. I am less concerned about the card itself than it contributing to a hotter case in general (have good airflow and all, zalman cpu cooler, but thats hot!)

Also, is the acx2.0/sc+ classified a much better deal-for 10 dollars extra in the US, +100mhz boost clock. It is hard to find though. What do you all think?

Probably also hard to find, but why not consider the EVGA Hybrid version?

It runs the GPU at 50degC at 1480MHz!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtRqmzRMar8

The GIGABYTE card also has an excellent cooler and runs very quiet though GPU temp is going to be near max when heavily overclocked. Jayz2Cents even compared a Titan X, a stock 980Ti and the Gigabyte model with a microphone and its really quiet and the fans look like they'd keep it cool as well at least compared to some other models.

Several good choices, not sure I'd worry too much about the heat but again the EVGA Hybrid which is a bit more expensive is pretty amazing.