What do I need to know about GPU's (especially overclocked)

[paroffj13]

My old GPU has died and I have gotten a new one, the AMD Radeon Rx 570 triple fan OC. Im just asking this to make sure that I know all I need to know to take care of my GPU. I don't know how to really care for it as far as target heat, and how long should it be in use. Any information would be helpful as I am new to building PC's (old card was a Rx 460 but that came with my PC pre built).

 

[hang-the-9]

The vendor should have max temps listed for the card or check with AMD for a general guide. How long you can run it for at a time, really does not matter, of course the longer you run it at high load the more chance it has of failing.

 

[das_stig]

75c with fans at 100% seems common, but the noise would drive you mad, 60c is a nice comfortable noise v heat level, but each person is different.

GPU's these days have very good thermal control, just keep the fans clean ande snure you case can provide a good flow of cool air in and can vent hot air out quickly. I also prefer more fans intaking air than exhausting, or as it is called, positive air pressure.