GTX 970 - 80c on full load?

[Patriek]

I've searched for threats regarding the temperature of the gtx 970. and I see that the gtx 970 normally runs around 70c on full load. But mine runs on 80c on full load. I've a MSI gtx 970 gaming 4gb. I don't know if it's safe for the gpu to run this hot.
https://gyazo.com/1244f0800c54a055efe689127512adf9
Regards, Patriek

 

[lucas_7_94]

How much time you have the GPU? Do you cleaned it or change the thermal paste? Maybe it can help in the temperatures problems.

 

[WildCard999]

Temps depend on ambient temp, case, dust buildup, etc. 80C is still well within safe temps (max 98C).
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-970/specifications
You could also change the fan profile and set it to a more aggressive fan curve to help keep temps down with a program like MSI Afterburner.
https://gaming.msi.com/features/afterburner
Another thing that will help, at least a few degrees C, is replacing the thermal paste on the GPU. I've used MX-4 and it brought down my temps around 4C on both GPU's.
https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/mx-4.html

 

[Jay Santos]

1st thing, clean it. Blow out any dust.
2nd is set the fan speed at 100% using something like Afterburner.
If the fan isn't spinning despite throttling it, turn it with your finger. If it doesn't spin, time to replace it. If it spins, I would still replace it since it's on its way out. Search for replacement fans. They're out there. Probably Ebay.

If it spins and still super hot, check your computer for malware. I know some malware can sometimes peg cpus. It might be possible for gpus to be affected the same way.

To be sure, buy an aftermarket solution.
http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Graphics-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1472565288&sr=8-5&keywords=gtx+970+cooler