Overclocking GPU- Temperatures

[blumhar6]

What is a stable operating temperature for a graphics card? Is the stable operating temperature different for different components? I believe for a CPU, 62 degrees Celsius is the upper limit for a stable temperature. However, I assumed that the same temperature applied for the GPU. I just read, in an article on this site, that "In practice, your GPU’s temperature should not exceed 90 to 100 degrees Celsius." If that is the case, then I can seriously overclock my GPU which maxes out at 56 Celsius.

I have also read that even though a temperature may be stable it will reduce the life of your component. Could it be that 90 degrees Celsius is stable but may significantly reduce the life of the component.

I'd appreciate any advice you have.

 

[Raidur]

Probably, I personally wouldn't run my GPU over 90, thats a scary temp! I did have a 3870 that ran in the high 80s and sometimes 90s and it never seemed to get slower, which I had for about a year. I'd say use 80 as an absolute max point to stay safe, but that still depends on what card you are using. My 4870 stays under 70 when max OCed unless I play crysis. What GPU are ya using?

 

[blumhar6]

I'm using an xfx 4890