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John Lewis wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:46:52 GMT, Ryan <ryan5001sk8@verizon.net>
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>>Biz wrote:
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>>>Ryan wrote:
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>>>>What is the highest OC you've had with the 5700 Ultra. I'm still
>>>>working mine up so it's at 513/947. And idle it runs at about 45 C
>>>>usually lower sometimes higher.
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>>>OK, I'll bite. What good is the idle temp? The only important thing is
>>>what is the temp it gets to when you are pushing teh card in 3D.
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>>just cause i cant get the temp when im playing the game.
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> Why not ?
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> If your card allows access to the nVidia Temperature Settings, then
> leave this window open in Desktop and visible. Start the game and go
> into full 3D mode for 3-4 minutes. ALT-TAB instantly from 3D mode to
> the Desktop and read the temperature IMMEDIATELY. Also, note
> how fast the temperature falls in one second...........
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> I have an ultimately overclockable FX5900. I limited my GPU overclock
> speed such that the GPU core temperature under very worst-case game
> conditions (Far Cry near-maxed) and <<immediately>> after an Alt-Tab
> was no more than 73 degrees C. Commercial silicon is rated for 70
> degrees C continuous-running CASE temperature.
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> John Lewis
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>>.after a game
>>its usually arounf 52 C. maybe a bit higher
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geez i dont like mine to go over like 60 and it very rarely does.