Sapphire X800 GTO ULTIMATE over heat

[Matan_BS]

Hi All,
Looks like I'm in trouble and I need some help

My card reach very high temperature (92C+) according to the TRIXX during operation of very simple actions.

When I am in pure IDLE state the temperature 56C practicaly doing nothing. when I have the smallest action (jump on the TRIXX to Menu->General->Memu->Monitoring the temperature jumps in 4-5 degrees then after 10 sec drop 2 degrees and then very slow (3-4 min) go back to stable state 56C.

1) Is this normal ?
2) What is the noraml temperature the card should be working in ?
3) what is the MAX temperature allowed ?
4) A series of very small actions cause the card to over heat to above 90C, what is wrong ?

Note: No Over Clocking nor game had been activated !!!

I just installed a new PC (CPU - AMD 939 3000+, MotherBord -DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultar-D, O/S XP PRO).
I also checked the results with ATITOOL and the results are identical (not to mention that simple 3D test raise the tempatuer above 90C in 3-4 min)

Thanks

MAT

 

[Steevo]

You sure that is C and not F?

Mine runs about 30ish C idle and now no more than 44 in the most demanding situation. Anything over about 49 was causing lockups.

 

[Matan_BS]

Good point

What is the default for the TRIXX or ATITOOL [I assumed it is C (Celsius)] ?

MAT

 

[Solaris17]

yes i think it would be Fahrenheit also (F) because at 90ºC (~195ºF) that chip would probably melt...

 

[Matan_BS]

I think You are wrong,

Since also other people are talking about Celsues

look at the attached link http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=5889

Sorry , but I think its a real problem

MAT

 

[Matan_BS]

FYI
The official ans I got from the support was:
The maximum temp of this VPU is approx 110 C. If the card is not showing any artifacts or defects in 3D rendering then your card is not faulty.

Mat

 

[Lekamies]

Are you sure video card cooler is working how it's should work?
My x850xt@pe had same problem(after bios flash) Cooler worked at 30% always no matter how hot card was. So i use atitool to adjust when temp rise and cooler should speed up.
"Like if temperature rises 70c cooler speeds up 80%"

 

[noneed4me2]

As I recall the ultimate uses the heatpipe no fan solution, and does tend to run hotter. If your case has poor ventilation this could also increase your temps. I recommend either add a fan in a nearby expansions slot, or go with an aftermarket cooler the Zalman 700cu, or AOC ATI Silencer 5 revision 2. Oh and don't overclock until better cooling.

 

[tinyfish]

My X800XL Silentpipe gets 80C on full load, even if my systemp is only 31C :/

 

[Matan_BS]

Cooling workaround for X800 ultimate

Hi

Thanks for the tips, U R correct the ultimate uses the heatpipe & not a fan solution.

Since silence is also improtant to me & I use Sonata II case (very ventilated),
Are you familiar with an external cooler that can be connect to the power control ?

in other words should I go for ,something like, GlacialTech GT-F1 PCI 2 fans Cooler (only 15DB and cost senificent less then the ATI fan solution ), or you have another suggestion for a fan that can be pluged to the ATI power ?

Thanks

Mat