{"id":369,"date":"2022-03-21T16:26:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-698089-2344727.cloudwaysapps.com\/2022\/03\/21\/how-to-reduce-gpu-temperature\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T07:13:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:13:45","slug":"how-to-reduce-gpu-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gearlush.com\/how-to-reduce-gpu-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reduce GPU Temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b927f elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"76b927f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being a central part of any gaming PC, the graphics card is more heat-resistant than many of your other components and can reach 75-85 under load in normal circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t put any effort into lowering down its temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In fact, doing so will prevent thermal throttling and make your graphics card perform up to its full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Below we\u2019ll discuss 7 ways to reduce your GPU temperature. Some of them are fairly straightforward while others can be a little time-consuming. But almost every one of them is effective in its own right.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents <span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1_Clean_GPU_Fan_and_Heatsink\">1: Clean GPU Fan and Heatsink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2_Make_Sure_Graphics_Card_Fans_are_Working_Properly\">2: Make Sure Graphics Card Fans are Working Properly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3_Revert_to_Non-Overclock_Settings\">3: Revert to Non-Overclock Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4_Re-Apply_Thermal_Paste\">4: Re-Apply Thermal Paste<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5_Improve_Chassis_Airflow\">5. Improve Chassis Airflow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6_UpdateRollback_GPU_Drivers\">6: Update\/Rollback GPU Drivers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7_Lower_In-Game_Settings\">7: Lower In-Game Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"1_Clean_GPU_Fan_and_Heatsink\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1: Clean GPU Fan and Heatsink<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3137 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Clean-GPU-Fan-and-Heatsink.jpg\" alt=\"Clean GPU Fan and Heatsink\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Clean-GPU-Fan-and-Heatsink.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Clean-GPU-Fan-and-Heatsink-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most graphics cards come with 2-3 fans these days to cool down the temperature. But this approach is not perfect since small particles of dust enter into the card itself through the space between fan blades, and accumulate over time to cause issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The only solution here is to periodically clean your GPU fans as well as the heatsink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open up your chassis to see if there\u2019s any excessive dust at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remove your graphics card. Although it\u2019s not necessary, you should unplug the graphics card from your PC for maximum results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remove GPU fans as this will make the whole process smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now we\u2019ll use a compressor to remove the dust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both GPU and its fans have many hard-to-reach spots that can only be cleaned by using a cotton swab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After this, attach the fans to the GPU, and plug it back in again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now start your PC to see if there\u2019s any improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_Make_Sure_Graphics_Card_Fans_are_Working_Properly\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2: Make Sure Graphics Card Fans are Working Properly<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3139 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Make-Sure-Graphics-Card-Fans-are-Working-Properly.jpg\" alt=\"Make Sure Graphics Card Fans are Working Properly\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Make-Sure-Graphics-Card-Fans-are-Working-Properly.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Make-Sure-Graphics-Card-Fans-are-Working-Properly-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many times increased GPU temperature can be an indication of faulty fans. Such fans either run too slow or don\u2019t run at all which makes the graphics card produce more heat. So make sure that the fans at running at the intended speed, using software like MSI Afterburner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While you\u2019re visually inspecting the fans, make sure that you\u2019re running a PC game at that time since many GPUs come with a \u20180 dB\u2019 mode where fans don\u2019t spin unless GPU is under load.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Below are some of the common reason why GPU fans don\u2019t spin even under load.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dusty Fans: As stated above, dust can accumulate on GPU fans over time and prevents them from running at top speed. Fortunately, you\u2019re not having this problem if you\u2019ve followed the above-mentioned process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loose power connectors: The power connection can get loose over time causing fans to stop spinning. So double-check all the connectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fan bearings need oil: You can get some life out of your ageing GPU by re-oiling the fan bearings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If all of the above methods fail, then these fans are probably dead, and you\u2019ll have to look for other 3rd-party options. Fortunately, you can have new GPU fans without getting a new card altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_Revert_to_Non-Overclock_Settings\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3: Revert to Non-Overclock Settings<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3140 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Revert-to-Non-Overclock-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Revert to Non-Overclock Settings\" width=\"883\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Revert-to-Non-Overclock-Settings.jpg 883w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Revert-to-Non-Overclock-Settings-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Revert-to-Non-Overclock-Settings-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overclocking can have your graphics card perform slightly better but can also result in more heat production. If you\u2019ve recently overclocked your card and saw temperature rising since then, there\u2019s a good chance that reverting those chances will bring the temperature level a little down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_Re-Apply_Thermal_Paste\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4: Re-Apply Thermal Paste<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3141 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Re-Apply-Thermal-Paste.jpg\" alt=\"Re-Apply Thermal Paste\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Re-Apply-Thermal-Paste.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Re-Apply-Thermal-Paste-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thermal paste is necessary to transfer heat from the GPU to the heatsink. Although there\u2019s thermal paste pre-applied on graphics cards, it can degrade over time due to continuous usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So if you\u2019re continuously using your graphics card for some years now, there\u2019s a high chance that the pre-applied thermal paste has burned away and you should get a 3rd-party paste to re-apply it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To be honest, this is slightly tricky and cause damage to your card if you\u2019re not experienced with this stuff. That\u2019s why it\u2019s better to take your card to a computer professional to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_Improve_Chassis_Airflow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Improve Chassis Airflow<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3142 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Improve-Chassis-Airflow.jpg\" alt=\"Improve Chassis Airflow\" width=\"362\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Improve-Chassis-Airflow.jpg 362w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Improve-Chassis-Airflow-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although it\u2019s quite obvious, let us remind you again that the graphics card, along with other components, is placed inside your PC case. It means that no matter how performance-efficient and clean your card is, it won\u2019t perform up to its potential in a dusty, suffocating, badly-managed PC case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To solve these issues, you have to properly manage all cables inside the chassis first. These cables interfere with the air circulation which causes the heat to build up. So spend some more time tucking away those cables. It will be worth it, for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The next thing you can do is re-arrange your case fans to maximum results. Generally, front fans are used as intakes while the rear ones are of the exhaust. If your case has vents at the top, you can use fans on this side to exhaust the hot air in the upper area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With that said, these changes won\u2019t work well if your chassis has inherently poor airflow. In this scenario, your only options are using more case fans or using a new PC case altogether.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"6_UpdateRollback_GPU_Drivers\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6: Update\/Rollback GPU Drivers<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3143 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UpdateRollback-GPU-Drivers.jpg\" alt=\"UpdateRollback GPU Drivers\" width=\"677\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UpdateRollback-GPU-Drivers.jpg 677w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/UpdateRollback-GPU-Drivers-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes graphics card misbehave due to bug(s). Most people think that this issue can only occur in older drivers, but new versions are equally prone to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many times new versions of GPU drivers come with different bugs (due to human error) that can affect their overall performance. If you\u2019re having temperature issues right after updating these drivers, consider a roll-back to the previous version you had installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, if you\u2019re having issues with already installed drivers, search for an updated version of these drivers and update them to see any performance improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"7_Lower_In-Game_Settings\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7: Lower In-Game Settings<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3144 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lower-In-Game-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Lower In-Game Settings\" width=\"594\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lower-In-Game-Settings.jpg 594w, https:\/\/pcbuilderz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lower-In-Game-Settings-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unless you\u2019re a total beginner to PC gaming, you know that higher in-game settings put more load on your graphics cards (and CPU in some cases). This load makes the GPU push harder which ultimately increases the temperature. That\u2019s why you should slightly lower the settings like texture quality, shadow quality, and anisotropic filtering if other solutions are not working.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a central part of any gaming PC, the graphics card is more heat-resistant than many of your other components and can reach 75-85 under load in normal circumstances. But that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t put any effort into lowering down its temperature. 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