Is my GPU idle temperature too high?

[JupiXD]

Hey guys ive just noticed since my installed my new parts my GPU has gone up in temperature while idle. Ive been using google and file explorer on my main monitor and skype on my second monitor with steam open in the background. my gpus been at around 50 degrees Celsius. Just wanted to check if was a normal temperature.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

What is the GPU?

What is your ambient temperature?

What case? How many case fans?

 

[JupiXD]

Gtx 960

If you mean like real life temperature in my room. 22 Degrees Celsius

Sharknoon T28: 1 top back fan 2 front fans. 120mm

 

[madmatt30]

Most 960's (the twin fan models ) have a zero fan profile under 60c

I'd say 50c is warm but not dangerously so.
You can use afterburner to force a 25-30% fan profile at 40c or so if it really bothers you.
Personally im not a massive fan of the passive cooling profiles on the maxwell cards.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

The newer GTXs don't ramp up their fans until they hit 60C. What you're experiencing is probably the fans staying idle which obviously will cause the temps to idle a little higher - especially if this is after a hard gaming session.

The most important thing about temps is the temp during full load. Idle temps means very little.

 

[JupiXD]

Ok cool when i go full load i only just reach 60 so i think im good.

 

[JupiXD]

Ok guys i found at the temperature when on full load today. I was playing GTAV and i managed to hit 74 Degrees. Im using speedfan to test this but im still not sure its accurate.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

That's still a perfectly appropriate temp.

 

[JupiXD]

Ok, I just fixed it again i think with msi afterburners auto gpu fan speed so now i sit at 60