Temps on my Verto 6800 GT

[MadPistol]

I know this card is made so that it has a single-slot cooling solution, but is it normal for the temps with my case open to be 55 idle/ 70 load? These seem a little high, but I need to know if this is normal.

[Midknyte]

that's about right. I was getting that with my stock aluminum heatsink.

[MadPistol]

Good to hear it isn't overheating. Thanks a bunch. :t

[CrazyCrusher]

Mid did you change your stock or is it the same one you got with your BFG?

[Midknyte]

I got a PNY card, then I put in a copper heatsink from evga. I got it free. :D couple of degrees lower at idle.

[CrazyCrusher]

mid what software are u using to overclock the card with?

[porsch1909]

i thought nvidias ran cooler than ATI. my X800 pro idles at about 40.

[widget2003]

i heard a while ago that GPU temps can reach 120C and still be ok?? is this true?? cause that would be amazing that they could reach those temps and still work :t

[Midknyte]

Originally posted by CrazyCrusher
mid what software are u using to overclock the card with?

Just using coolbits 2.0. I used nvflash/nibitor to increase the 3d voltage to 1.4v.

www.mvktech.net

[Midknyte]

Originally posted by widget2003
i heard a while ago that GPU temps can reach 120C and still be ok?? is this true?? cause that would be amazing that they could reach those temps and still work :t

120 is the max listed in the properties, but i notice the card throttling way before that.

[CrazyCrusher]

I downloaded both those programs, but I dont see a How to use em link on there, any details on how to use nvflash/nibitor?

[Midknyte]

nvflash should have a readme. The two main ones to know are just a backup and a new flash.

backup:
nvflash -b XXXXX.rom

new flash:
nvflash XXXXX.rom

see the attached readme:
_________________________________________________

Here's a link on nibitor 1.7:
http://www.mvktech.net/content/view/193/37

backup your bios (XXXX.rom) using nvflash first. then use nibitor to edit that bios. always keep a clean backup, just in case. You can choose different default gpu and ram speeds, but the main one would be voltage. to go to 1.4v for 3d, change the "green text" box to 1.4v. you are basically remapping the 1.3v setting to use 1.4v.

[CrazyCrusher]

ok thats clear now, just one more Question for you :) did you flash and run your Video card on stock Heatsink/Fan?

[Midknyte]

I waited until I got my copper one. If you decide to bump up the core, make sure to monitor your temps. there is also a setting to have the fan always on.

I also have a pci blower fan mounted behind my GT. Cooling the back of the card seems to help too.