RTX 3060TI TEMPERATURE

[Gtony70]

Good morning everyone, I am a happy owner of an HP VICTUS 15L but I have a doubt: I have the version with I7 12700F + RTX 3060TI. Is it normal for the GPU, full load, 2560 x 1080 (starfield ultra settings), to have a temperature of 82° celsius? I didn't touch anything, I just updated the official drivers with GeForce Xperience. Thank you all for your replies

[gany]

Hi:

GPUs often get quite hot even with GTX series, sometimes exceeding 82°C, or more during intense gaming sessions with high utilization (around 90-100%). Some high end GPUs can handle temperatures as high as 100°C before thermal throttling kicks in.

However, for most cases, it's best to aim for a gaming temperature range of 70°–80°C while running at higher settings. So, a general rule of thumb is to keep the temperature below 85°C as safe level at least for entry level range GPUs like RX 580 though you have robust one RTX 3060TI.

Still, one thing you can do when facing temps going above 80°C is improving your GPU cooling or reducing load. Although, you could still push it a bit further but only for a short while, to avoid any irreversible damage.

[Gtony70]

Thanks for your kind reply. T
he thing is, I don't know many ways to reduce the temperature. 
Someone suggested the undervolt practice (set, for example, at 975 mV) but, honestly, I don't trust it since the computer is new and works very well.

[gany]

Hi,

Undervolting is a common practice among tech enthusiasts to lower GPU temperatures by reducing the voltage supplied to the graphics card. And yes, on a new PC it is not recommended unless you are familiar with the process and understand the risks.

Others tweaks you can try to decrease temperature include:

Increasing fan speed,
Cleaning the GPU and its surroundings for any dust or debris buildup,
Repasting the thermal compound on your GPU to improve heat dissipation,
Adjusting in-game settings to reduce load on the GPU.
Adding additional case fans for better overall air circulation.

Last but not least, ensuring proper airflow in your PC case. Make sure that all components have enough space and are not cramped together, as this stops the proper flow of air and can increase temperature.

[Gtony70 · Accepted solution]

Hi thanks for reply ☺️. My desktop is an HP VICTUS 15L pre build.

I am unable to clean the GPU heatsink. I might just add an extraction fan at the side grille. 

The computer is only one month old so I think everything is as good as new.