Is 80C too hot for GPU?

Let's start with the first part: is 80C really too hot for a GPU? According to manufacturer specs from AMD and Nvidia, the answer is generally no—in the past, we've seen GPUs even rated to run as hot as 92C.
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Is 80 degrees too hot for a GPU?

So, it makes sense that their safe temperature limits vary as well. Because of this, it's hard to say what's a safe temp for all cards. Regardless, it has always been a rule of thumb that graphics cards should stay under 80 degrees Celsius or 176 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Is 80C a safe temp for GPU?

The GPU should be able to handle temperatures up to 80C. The temperature may cause your GPU to suffer, but that is really nothing to worry about. You might be able to lower it by putting more case fans in, but your GPU isn't going to be damaged.
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Is 80C too hot for gaming?

If you are hovering around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius, some would say that it is generally safe. While it is a little bit safe, it is already near the danger levels of overheating as going close to 90 degrees while gaming can get your CPU damaged over time.
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How long will a CPU last at 80C?

It could last another ten years. How long will my CPU overclocked to 5GHz from 3.9GHz last for? Another one of those prediction questions that really doesn't have an answer. It is hot by Intel's standards but not hot enough to suggest it will self-destruct in 6 months or less.
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What GPU temp is too high?

While ideal GPU temperatures are usually between 65° to 85° Celsius (149° to 185° F) under load, AMD GPUs (like the Radeon RX 5700 or 6000 Series) can safely reach temperatures as high as 110 degrees Celsius (230° F).
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How hot should RTX 3080 GET?

Accordingly, a RTX 3080's temperature range will be between 35-40 degrees Celsius when idle, and up to 80 degrees Celsius when under severe workloads (graphics or gaming).
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Is 80 degrees Celsius hot for a 3080?

GPU safe operating temperature

This means that, if you have an RTX 3080 your normal operating temperature range is anywhere between 40-50 degrees Celsius when idle and up to 80°C when under heavy loads (gaming or rendering).
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Is 85C too hot for GPU?

85 degrees is not an issue and should be fine under load.
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Is 80f too hot?

In general, it's safe to increase indoor temperature up to 80 degrees in summer and decrease indoor air temperature to 55 degrees in winter, but there are exceptions - for example, if you live with a baby or an elderly or immune-compromised individual.
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Is 82 degrees too hot for GPU?

Yes, just dont let it hit 85, as nvidia gpus will throttle at that point. AMD gpus survive a bit better under heat, still wouldnt go above 90 for them though. Personally, I would deal with the extra fan noise for better cooling.
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IS 83 C GPU good?

83C is perfectly fine, not optimal but perfectly safe. GPU boost will automatically limit itself to 82-84C (depending on card) and downclock when needed. So you'll never go beyond that temperature anyways. 88C is if you max out the temperature limit manually which I wouldn't recommend you do.
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Is 83 degrees hot for a GPU while gaming?

83C is about right for a modern GPU while playing a demanding game. Totally safe, although the fans will be loud at that temp, they're designed to be loud.
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IS 85 C too hot for CPU?

While 85c isn't too dangerous it's still kinda hot. Hitting 85C in Prime95 isn't bad with that cooler.
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Is 86 degrees hot for CPU?

86 centigrade is still within acceptable limits on Intel CPUs. It's high and you definitely don't want it running at that temperature 24/7 but for a short period it is okay. Laptops are not meant for lengthy and complex workloads such as 20+ hour render jobs, there are workstations for that.
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Is 81 degrees too hot for a GPU?

81 degrees is within operating limits, albeit a little bit warmer than average.
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How hot should RTX 3070 GET?

While 85c is safe it will reduce boost speed compared to 74c. As removing the side panel reduces the max temperature by 11c (that's significant) there is clearly some airflow limitation.
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How hot is too hot for RTX 3070?

The Palit GeForce RTX 3070 JetStream OC has the highest power limit adjustment range of all RTX 3070 cards we've tested so far: up to 330 W. The large triple-slot, dual-fan heatsink has better cooling potential than the Founders Edition, and fan-stop is included, too.
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What is a good temperature for RTX 3090?

The typical recommended operating temperatures ranges between 0C to 95C.
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How hot does a 3090 run?

Gpu Core temperature. Maximum 91C. Gpu hotspot(hottest sensor off the die). Maximum 110C.
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Does the 3080 TI overheat?

It's a 3080ti. That's a lot more card and not a lot more cooling ability than the 2080. It's going to get hot, same as a cpu gets hot when under full loads.
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How hot should I let my GPU get?

Ideal GPU temperatures range from 65 to 85°C (149 to 185°F) under normal use conditions, such as while gaming. But depending on the manufacturer and model of your GPU, your specific operating temps may vary from these norms.
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How hot can Nvidia GPU get?

These numbers depend on the specific GPU but, in general, the maximum temperature an NVIDIA GPU can operate at is around the 95-100 Celsius mark (~200-210 Fahrenheit). On the other side, the upper limit of AMD cards is similar to NVIDIA's range, at around 90-100 Celsius (~165-185 Fahrenheit).
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How hot can a GPU get before damage?

A GPU can get a lot hotter than a CPU which you should keep under 60C. GPU's are designed to run hotter than a CPU but if you go over 100C you will damage or severely shorten its life.
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How hot is too hot for a 3080?

How Hot Is Too Hot For Gpu 3080? In a hot climate or one with a poor ventilation, your GPU should not be going above 80-85C, regardless of whether it's an ITX or an I/O case. In practice, the GPU temperature for the RTX 3080 Founders Edition card is set at 93 degrees Celsius.
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