What is safe?

CompMan · May 18, 2007

What are safe idling temps for a Evga 7900gt?

The temps at idling are 45 C.

CompMan · May 18, 2007

I just did the Video Stress Test is source and it was at 53C.

Bob94571 · May 18, 2007

thats perectly fine GFX cards can take up to 100C without failing (Usually)

CompMan · May 18, 2007

Ok..anyone else have a 7900gt? to compare..

kchi55 · May 18, 2007

my 6800GS idles about 60C, 45C is perfectly fine lol.

CompMan · May 18, 2007

lol Ok.

mammikoura · May 18, 2007

Idle temp doesn't matter that much.
But as long as it stays under 80C when in use it's good.

freestyler105 · May 18, 2007

Yeah, that's actually very cool for a video card.

CompMan · May 18, 2007

Alright sounds good.

lhuser · May 19, 2007

Your 7900GT has a perfect idling and load temp