{"id":20659,"date":"2022-11-16T16:57:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T15:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=20659"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:09:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:09:31","slug":"check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Check and Monitor GPU Temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6684551fce206\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Much\">What You Need To Check GPU Temperature, and Why It Matters So Much<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#How_to_Check_and_Monitor_GPU_Temperature\" title=\"How to Check and Monitor GPU Temperature\">How to Check and Monitor GPU Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#How_To_Monitor_GPU_Temperatures_In-Game_and_Over_Time\" title=\"How To Monitor GPU Temperatures In-Game and Over Time\">How To Monitor GPU Temperatures In-Game and Over Time<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#How_To_Monitor_GPU_Temperatures_in_DesktopWindowed_Applications_Over_Time_The_Easy_Way\" title=\"How To Monitor GPU Temperatures in Desktop\/Windowed Applications Over Time [The Easy Way]\">How To Monitor GPU Temperatures in Desktop\/Windowed Applications Over Time [The Easy Way]<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#Quick_Tips_To_Improve_High_GPU_Temperatures\" title=\"Quick Tips To Improve High GPU Temperatures\">Quick Tips To Improve High GPU Temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#What_Is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_General_Use\" title=\"What Is a Good GPU Temperature For General Use?\">What Is a Good GPU Temperature For General Use?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#What_Is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_Gaming\" title=\"What Is a Good GPU Temperature For Gaming?\">What Is a Good GPU Temperature For Gaming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#What_is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_Rendering\" title=\"What is a Good GPU Temperature For Rendering?\">What is a Good GPU Temperature For Rendering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#What_Options_Do_I_Have_For_Permanently_Lowering_My_GPU_Temperature\" title=\"What Options Do I Have For Permanently Lowering My GPU Temperature?\">What Options Do I Have For Permanently Lowering My GPU Temperature?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/check-and-monitor-gpu-temperature\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Ever wondered how to check and monitor GPU temperature? You\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n<p>Today, I\u2019ll be breaking down how to do exactly that, what you\u2019ll need, and provide a variety of GPU temperature-related tips so that you walk away with a decent foundation before you start monitoring your temps.<\/p>\n<p>But let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves, and instead, dive right into exactly what you need to check your Graphic Card's temperature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_To_Check_GPU_Temperature_and_Why_It_Matters_So_Much\"><\/span>What You Need To Check GPU Temperature, and Why It Matters So Much<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fortunately, to just do a quick check of your GPU temperature, you don\u2019t really <em>need<\/em> anything. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The functionality is built into Windows 10 and Windows 11<\/strong>, and I\u2019ll show you how to get to it in the \u201c<a href=\"#How_to_Check_and_Monitor_GPU_Temperature\">How to Check<\/a>\u201d section down below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, if you\u2019re hoping to <em>monitor<\/em> your GPU temperatures in real-time (<em>especially while playing a game or during a heavy rendering session, for example<\/em>), you\u2019ll need to get a hardware monitor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down my recommended hardware monitor and how to use it in the \u201c<a href=\"#How_To_Monitor_GPU_Temperatures_In-Game_or_Over_Time\">How To Monitor<\/a>\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20677\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Monitoring\" width=\"1080\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20677 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201080%20627%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Monitoring\" width=\"1080\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201080%20627%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring-768x446.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Monitoring.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If this feels a little like extra work, don\u2019t be discouraged!<\/p>\n<p>Being able to accurately monitor your GPU temperature and gauge when there\u2019s a problem will go a long way toward helping improve the longevity and stability of your GPU and the rest of your PC.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t sure what temperature range is safe for your graphics card, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-temperature-guide\/#What_Are_Average_GPU_Temperatures\">we have an extended guide you can peek at<\/a>, but I can give you an idea right here before we proceed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For most graphics cards, the range of temperatures where you need to start worrying will be in the range of 90 degrees Celsius and above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The exact tolerance will depend on your GPU, though<\/strong>, and even some modern designs are rated to run at up to 110 degrees Celsius before <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/thermal-throttling-guide\/\">throttling<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_and_Monitor_GPU_Temperature\"><\/span>How to Check and Monitor GPU Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how do you quickly check your GPU temperature within Windows?<\/p>\n<p>Pretty simple, actually. Just right-click your taskbar and open Task Manager:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20662\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager.png\" alt=\"Windows Task Manager\" width=\"250\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager.png 312w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager-159x300.png 159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20662 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20250%20470%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Windows Task Manager\" width=\"250\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20250%20470%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager.png 312w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager-159x300.png 159w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/windows-task-manager.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Within Task Manager, navigate to the \u201cPerformance\u201d tab and locate your GPU performance monitor.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"723\" class=\"wp-image-20663\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window.png\" alt=\"Task Manager default window\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window.png 856w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window-768x649.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"723\" class=\"wp-image-20663 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20856%20723%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Task Manager default window\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20856%20723%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window.png 856w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window-768x649.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-default-window.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Within this space, you should be able to see real-time GPU usage and temperature readings.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll even be able to see a chart monitoring your recent GPU usage-over-time. <strong>However, you will only be able to check your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>current<\/em><\/span> GPU temperature in Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"723\" class=\"wp-image-20664\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab.png\" alt=\"Task Manager Performance Tab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab.png 856w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab-768x649.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"723\" class=\"wp-image-20664 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20856%20723%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Task Manager Performance Tab\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20856%20723%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 856w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab.png 856w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab-768x649.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/task-manager-performance-tab.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more advanced features, like temperature logging-over-time or real-time monitoring in other applications, you\u2019ll need a hardware monitor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Move on to the next section and I\u2019ll help you get set up with this!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Monitor_GPU_Temperatures_In-Game_and_Over_Time\"><\/span>How To Monitor GPU Temperatures In-Game and Over Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Well, it looks like you will need MSI Afterburner and RivaTuner Statistics Server. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Landing\/afterburner\/graphics-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download and install both of those applications in one go here<\/strong><\/a>, before proceeding.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t interested in overclocking, don\u2019t worry! You do not need to use MSI Afterburner to overclock your GPU. Also, don't worry if your GPU isn't from MSI. The <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/use-msi-afterburner-non-msi-cards\/\">MSI Afterburner works with non-MSI GPUs<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of this article, we\u2019re going to be using MSI Afterburner as a GPU temperature hardware monitor.<\/p>\n<p>The companion RivaTuner Statistics Server will be used to overlay and display this real-time hardware monitor. So, how do you get all of that set up?<\/p>\n<p>First, open MSI Afterburner and click the Settings button to open up your Afterburner settings.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" class=\"wp-image-20665\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner.png\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner.png 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-768x528.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" class=\"wp-image-20665 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20550%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20800%20550%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner.png 800w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-768x528.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Make sure \u201cEnable hardware control and monitoring\u201d is checked under \u201cCompatibility properties\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20666\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings.png\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner settings\" width=\"407\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings.png 407w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20666 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20407%20284%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner settings\" width=\"407\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20407%20284%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings.png 407w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings-300x209.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-settings.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Now, click the \u201cMonitoring\u201d tab and make sure the settings shown in the below screenshot are enabled with Properties showing as \u201cin OSD\u201d. (OSD = <strong>O<\/strong>n-<strong>S<\/strong>creen-<strong>D<\/strong>isplay)<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"763\" class=\"wp-image-20667\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings.png\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner Monitoring Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings.png 414w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings-163x300.png 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"763\" class=\"wp-image-20667 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20414%20763%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Afterburner Monitoring Settings\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20414%20763%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings.png 414w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings-163x300.png 163w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/msi-afterburner-monitoring-settings.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cApply\u201d and \u201cOK\u201d. <strong>You can minimize Afterburner, but don\u2019t close it. Now, open up RivaTuner Statistics Server.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20668\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server.png\" alt=\"RivaTuner Statistics Server\" width=\"250\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server.png 432w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-203x300.png 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border alignnone wp-image-20668 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20250%20369%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RivaTuner Statistics Server\" width=\"250\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20250%20369%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server.png 432w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-203x300.png 203w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server.png\"><\/p>\n<p>In RivaTuner Statistics Server, you\u2019ll always have a \u201cGlobal\u201d profile, but for the sake of this article, I\u2019m going to use my Team Fortress 2-specific (hl2.exe) profile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The settings to make sure you have enabled for RivaTuner\u2019s overlay are \u201cShow On-Screen Display\u201d, \u201cOn-Screen Display support\u201d, and \u201cShow own statistics\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depending on your screen resolution and the number of statistics you\u2019ll be showing from MSI Afterburner, you may want to also adjust the OSD Zoom slider.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-20669\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties.png\" alt=\"RivaTuner Statistics Server General Properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties.png 530w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties-221x300.png 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-20669 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20530%20720%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RivaTuner Statistics Server General Properties\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20530%20720%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties.png 530w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties-221x300.png 221w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/rivatuner-statistics-server-general-properties.png\"><\/p>\n<p>You may also notice that I have an FPS cap, or framerate limit, in there for Team Fortress 2. These serve to stabilize input latency and power consumption, especially on powerful hardware.<\/p>\n<p>That side note aside, let\u2019s go ahead and see how our settings look in-game!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"wp-image-20670\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage.png\" alt=\"Team Fortress 2 GPU usage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage.png 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-420x236.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" class=\"wp-image-20670 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201152%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Team Fortress 2 GPU usage\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201152%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage.png 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-825x464.png 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-594x335.png 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage-420x236.png 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/team-fortress-2-gpu-usage.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the top-left corner, you can see that Team Fortress 2 stabilizes at roughly 50-60% GPU usage for me, and under 65 degrees Celsius, while running at 120 FPS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TF2 is a more CPU-demanding game than a GPU-demanding game due to its age, so for this game, I would actually consider enabling the other real-time metrics for CPU usage and temperature that we saw earlier in Afterburner...but I thought I would stay on task for this guide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Monitor_GPU_Temperatures_in_DesktopWindowed_Applications_Over_Time_The_Easy_Way\"><\/span>How To Monitor GPU Temperatures in Desktop\/Windowed Applications Over Time [The Easy Way]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although there's no more <em>exhaustive<\/em> way to monitor your GPU Temperature than MSI Afterburner in conjunction with RivaTuner Statistics Server, it may seem too complex to set up properly.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you might not be using a full-screen application and won't need an OSD that displays your temps at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Especially for monitoring your GPU temperature and other interesting specs like VRAM usage in <em>Desktop\/Windowed<\/em> Applications, I've found the <strong>GPU-Z sensors to be an extremely easy way to tackle this<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Download the newest version of GPU-Z <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techpowerup.com\/download\/techpowerup-gpu-z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. GPU-Z is a portable Application that needs no installation.<\/p>\n<p>After launching it, go over to the &#8220;Sensors&#8221; tab, and that's it!<\/p>\n<p>You're presented with all kinds of information about the utilization of your GPU(s), and the current &#8220;GPU temperature&#8221; that is handily displayed over time is just one of the many things you can monitor.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20689\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Z-Temperature-Monitoring.gif\" alt=\"GPU-Z Temperature Monitoring\" width=\"660\" height=\"819\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20689 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20660%20819%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU-Z Temperature Monitoring\" width=\"660\" height=\"819\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/GPU-Z-Temperature-Monitoring.gif\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Tips_To_Improve_High_GPU_Temperatures\"><\/span>Quick Tips To Improve High GPU Temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18438\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS.jpg\" alt=\"How to Limit FPS\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18438 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How to Limit FPS\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/06\/How-to-Limit-FPS.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Have high GPU temps and want some quick tips on reducing them? This is where I would start:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Enforce an FPS Cap (recommended) or V-Sync<\/strong> \u2014 I highly recommend capping your FPS in general, not just to improve temperatures. Stable capped FPS provides a smooth-and-steady image and reduces input lag variability.<br>\nBarring an FPS cap, V-Sync also helps but can introduce some performance issues. Either setting will help reduce your GPU power usage and temperatures by not forcing your GPU to run at full-throttle constantly in games that support going over 60 FPS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disable Overclocking or \u201cBoost\u201d Modes<\/strong> \u2014 If you\u2019re installed your manufacturer\u2019s GPU software and enabled a Boost mode or your GPU is overclocked, returning to stock settings should help stabilize temperatures.<br>\nI recommend taking step #1 first, though, and continuing down this list if that doesn\u2019t help you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower Graphics Settings<\/strong> \u2014 This one feels like a bit of a no-brainer but is definitely still worth noting. Higher graphical fidelity requires more power, which generates more heat from your GPU.<br>\nLowering settings, especially in tandem with an FPS cap or V-Sync, will meaningfully reduce GPU load and temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve Case Cooling<\/strong> \u2014 Your GPU doesn\u2019t exist in an isolated bubble: the rest of your PC can have an impact on its performance and thermals, too.<br>\nI would definitely make sure that your case has a positive pressure airflow configuration (minimum 2 intakes and 1 exhaust fan, and always making sure there is more intake than exhaust) if taking the other steps is <em>still<\/em> not helping your GPU temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Your PC and GPU<\/strong> \u2014 Finally, if you\u2019ve done all four of the above and are still dealing with too-high GPU temperatures, it\u2019s probably time for <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-clean-dust-from-your-pc\/\">a deeper cleaning<\/a>.\n<div id=\"attachment_20678\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20678\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20678\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1.jpg\" alt=\"PC Case - Common areas for dust accumulation\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20678\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20678 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"PC Case - Common areas for dust accumulation\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/PC-Case-Common-areas-for-dust-accumulation-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-20678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/ww\/en\/Categories\/Products\/Cases\/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases\/iCUE-4000X-RGB-Tempered-Glass-Mid-Tower-ATX-Case\/p\/CC-9011204-WW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corsair<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t owned your GPU for more than three years, you shouldn\u2019t need to worry about replacing thermal paste yet.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For more tips on reducing GPU temperatures in more detail, head over to my full guide on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/lower-gpu-temperature\/\"><strong>How To Lower GPU Temperature<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_General_Use\"><\/span>What Is a Good GPU Temperature For General Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re just messing around on your desktop or watching some videos, your GPU shouldn\u2019t be under particularly heavy load or high temperatures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If it is, that\u2019s a likely sign that there\u2019s a deeper problem with your GPU and its cooling that needs fixing.<\/p>\n<p>So, what temperature range should you expect your GPU to hover at while not under heavy utilization? <strong>I would say that the best range for light GPU use is at or under 50 degrees Celsius.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_Gaming\"><\/span>What Is a Good GPU Temperature For Gaming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re gaming, your GPU temperature is definitely going to rise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re pushing your GPU to its limits, it might even start knocking on your temperature limit\u2014 <strong>but pushing your GPU limits isn\u2019t actually a good thing for gaming! Allow me to explain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Basically, if your GPU is running at or above 95% GPU utilization in a game, you will suffer increased input lag as a result.<\/p>\n<p>This is another reason why FPS capping and V-Sync are such favored options. <strong>Even if higher FPS reduces input lag, full GPU utilization introduces performance inconsistencies and input lag spikes that stable utilization under 95% does not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>So, ideally, your GPU temperature while gaming will still be under maximum utilization. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Depending on the thermal headroom of your GPU, I\u2019d try to make sure that your GPU temperature isn\u2019t exceeding 85-95 degrees Celsius while in-game!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Good_GPU_Temperature_For_Rendering\"><\/span>What is a Good GPU Temperature For Rendering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re doing GPU rendering or another heavy-duty GPU-accelerated task, <strong>you basically don\u2019t need to worry about your GPU temperatures as long as you aren\u2019t pushing into or past your GPU\u2019s thermal limit, which will introduce thermal throttling and potentially damage the card if allowed to overheat too far<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20685\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20685 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The reason why is pretty simple:<strong> these tasks are not real-time workloads like a game is, so input lag is not a factor. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>That means you\u2019re free to push your GPU to 100% utilization in workloads like these as long as you aren\u2019t overheating<\/strong>, and the exact range of that is going to be GPU-dependent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Generally speaking, I\u2019d save becoming alarmed for the 95 degrees Celsius range and higher. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Even then, be sure to check the rated operating temperatures of your specific GPU<\/strong>, just to be sure that you actually do need to be concerned, since some cards actually are rated to run that high under load. MOST are not, though.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Options_Do_I_Have_For_Permanently_Lowering_My_GPU_Temperature\"><\/span>What Options Do I Have For Permanently Lowering My GPU Temperature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wondering what options are available to you for permanently lowering average and underloading GPU temperatures? These are my recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-20672\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver.png\" alt=\"Power Saver\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-20672 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201536%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Power Saver\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201536%20810%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver.png 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver-768x405.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/11\/power-saver.png\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable Power Saving or Balanced Power Plan<\/strong> \u2014 A straightforward solution built right into Windows. Reducing power to your GPU also reduces its heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undervolt Your GPU<\/strong> \u2014 Like the above option, but a bit more in-depth and actually without the performance penalty if done properly.<br>\n<strong>Undervolting is a bit out of the scale of this article, though, so I recommend PCWorld\u2019s video, embedded below if you want to do this.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Replace GPU Thermal Paste<\/strong> \u2014 If no other steps have helped reduce your GPU temperatures, chances are you are due for a thermal paste replacement.<br>\nThis means that you\u2019ll need to take off your GPU cooler, clean off the dried thermal paste with a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol, and re-apply a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/the-best-thermal-paste-for-your-needs-beginners-guide\/\">new thermal paste<\/a> before putting it back together.<br>\nThe instructions for doing this properly will depend on your specific GPU, be sure to research first!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Replace GPU Cooler For a Waterblock (Custom Loop Liquid Cooling Only) <\/strong>\u2014 Like the above step, but even more extreme. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekwb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get a waterblock for your GPU from EKWB<\/a> and integrate it into your custom loop for the best possible GPU temperatures!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eaVp6vcVIts\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eaVp6vcVIts\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s it! I covered this question from all the angles I could think of and tried to plant the appropriate links and supplementary information to help you keep your rendering fast and your temperatures low.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I hope this article helped teach you how to check and monitor your GPU temperature and gave you a starting point on lowering or controlling it if needed!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Feel free to leave a <a href=\"#comment\">comment<\/a> below or head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">Forums<\/a> if you have any other questions about GPU temperatures or GPU cooling. Until then or until next time, I hope you have a good one, and stay safe! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>But also, don\u2019t forget: the quickest holdover solution to concerningly high GPU temps will be enabling a Power Saver power plan in Windows until you\u2019ve diagnosed the issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered how to check and monitor GPU temperature? You\u2019ve come to the right place! Today, I\u2019ll be breaking down how to do exactly that, what you\u2019ll need, and provide a variety of GPU temperature-related tips so that you walk away with a decent foundation before you start monitoring your temps. 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