12-02-2011, 12:26 AM
This isn't an OclHashcat question exactly...but I know there are lots of experienced users here that have probably faced similar problems. I got my new ATI 5970 yesterday (Newegg Black Friday FTW!). The only other card I have in my case is an ATI 5870...which is quite a few slots over so there is plenty of space between the cards.
After running OclHashcat for about 30 seconds, it quits due to the GPUs hitting the temp threshold...which is about 90 Celsius. I then took the case cover off and put a fan directly toward the card and then it lasted about 120 seconds before hitting the threshold. Is this normal? I know stock fans are crap, but I figured it would work better than that?! The 5870 peaks out at about 70 Celsius.
What are others doing to keep their GPUs cool? I'm trying to avoid water cooling...is that a must for the 5970? Thanks in advance.
After running OclHashcat for about 30 seconds, it quits due to the GPUs hitting the temp threshold...which is about 90 Celsius. I then took the case cover off and put a fan directly toward the card and then it lasted about 120 seconds before hitting the threshold. Is this normal? I know stock fans are crap, but I figured it would work better than that?! The 5870 peaks out at about 70 Celsius.
What are others doing to keep their GPUs cool? I'm trying to avoid water cooling...is that a must for the 5970? Thanks in advance.