GTX 660 overheating

[Diskoveriez]

I have gotten 4 fans used it at full speed and GPU temps still can't get under 80C under full load, I'm usually at 87C when playing games like battlefield, I bought this card off EVGA refurbished so I was wondering if I need to change out the thermal paste? Also, when your GPU is overheating does it get worse performance?

 

[Greeko85]

Well if the gpu is overheating it can thermal throttle thus affecting performance. First thing id do is make sure the actual heatsink of the gpu is nice and clean-remove any excess dust build up using compressed air. Then you could download an app such as MSI afterburner or EVGA precision X and set a custom fan curve-this will affect the speed the actual GPU fans spin at certain temps. Last option would be changing the thermal paste but I'd only recommend it if you are a tad tech savvy as it can be a bit of a difficult process if youre not experienced in doing it.