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My GPU is too hot

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by Ajh198, Sep 11, 2012.

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  1. Ajh198 Newcomer, in training

    My GPU is regularly over heating and shutting off, Here are my specs

    640 GB HDD
    8 GB RAM DDR2
    2.6 GHz AMD processor
    NVIDIA GeForce 9100

    What is happening?, I run it with the case off and I'm at 95 degrees Celsius
    Ajh198, Sep 11, 2012
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  2. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    Check there's nothing blocking the fans, like stray wires or or something.
    make sure all fans are spinning.
    make sure your case and components are dust-free, since dust = heat..
    take out your GPU and give it a very good clean, take off the fans if possible and clean the metal heatsink.
    do the same for the CPU.
    If that still doesn't fix it, either do a driver update, or check that the heatsink is properly seated over the GPU/CPU.
    If all else fails, RMA the card.
    xcylent, Sep 11, 2012
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  3. toxiclum Newcomer, in training

    Try re-installing the graphic drivers
    toxiclum, Sep 12, 2012
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  4. Marnomancer TechSpot Booster Posts: 801   +46

    Well, refer to the guides in my signature, and let us know if it helps. :)
    Marnomancer, Sep 13, 2012
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  5. Razer TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 103

    I'll follow xcylent's advice if I were you, and fortunately Marnomancer sure have very good guides that may help you in process :)
    Razer, Sep 13, 2012
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