Should my GPU fans run all the time?

Use GPU-Z to check temperature when it's idling while fans are not running. A lot of fans of newer graphics cards are designed to run at 0 rpm when it's idling or below certain temperature. It's a good thing it doesn't even run to keep it quite. It's a great card!
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Should I have my GPU fans always be running?

It highly depends on the card and the manufacturer. To increase their lifespan, most of the recent Nvidia and AMD Graphics Cards have the default option not to use the fans unless the temperature reaches 50 – 55 °C (Zero RPM Mode).
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Should I leave my GPU fans on auto?

Its fine to do it for gaming anything else, auto fan if you want the max life out of your fan, but setting your fan to be constantly at 65-70% is not going to kill it in most cases early.... it will make your gpu last longer, the more you can keep your gpu from hitting or going over 70c the better off you will be, the ...
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Should the fans on my GPU not spinning?

Check Your Drivers

If the fan still isn't spinning after you have applied stress tests, or manually altered the fan speed, it's possible that you've been barking up the wrong tree. To fix the issue, you might need to update your GPU driver.
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How do I make my GPU fan always run?

Using the method mentioned above, you can control your GPU fan's spin continuously by clicking “fan speed” in the top right corner, followed by selecting “manual”. To enable the Fan Settings option, use the percentage bar to level the fan, but that level must also be set much lower. You'll need to click “Apply”.
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How long can GPU fans last?

Cybernaut. I would imagine that the effect on lifespan is negligible (as in almost zero). The fans/cooling systems on GPUs are designed to last the life of the device.
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Can I turn off my GPU fan?

Click the "GPU" icon, and then click the "Cooling" slider control and slide it to a value between zero and 100 percent. The fan slows down or speeds up automatically, depending on your setting.
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How fast should my GPU fan run?

It's okay to run 100% of your graphics card. This extra noise will be more advantageous in the long run if you are able to tolerate it.
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Can GPU fans run 24 7?

" Is it fine if the fan stays at around 75% 24/7 and what are the chances of it failing? " Yes it's fine...and the chances of it failing are 100% as it will eventually fail.
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Should I run GPU fans at Max?

no, it wont improve your room temps. The heat generated by the GPU has to go somewhere. Setting your fan @ 100% will help to remove the heat faster from your GPU, making the temperature of your GPU to lower down, but heat will leave your case and enter your room even faster.
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Do GPU fans use a lot of power?

They might draw around 2 watts, maybe 6w for dual/triple fans. They don't have a large impact on board power and pretty much 0 on ability to overclock.
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Why is my 3080 so loud?

It could be because the GDDR6X is way too hot. If the fans are abnormally high, but the core is at a reasonable temperature, it's because the memory modules are too hot and the card is trying desperately to cool them. You have the power to change the fan curve to silent or your own custom curve in Precision X1.
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What temp should my GPU fans start?

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 do I know if my GPU fan is working?

To test if this is what is happening with your graphics card, simply run a game or stress test/benchmark that will put your GPU under load. You can also install MSI Afterburner and raise the speed of the fan(s) manually.
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Can a GPU last 10 years?

Can a GPU Last 10 Years? Absolutely. If you play the same game for ten years, then there's no reason that the same graphics card won't continue to play the game and when it was released.
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How long will a GPU last mining 24 7?

These are tough, high-end components built to withstand the constant heating and cooling of intensive video gaming and graphics rendering. If you are looking for a ballpark figure, you should assume at least 3 years of life out of a GPU. 5 years would be a fairly average lifespan. Even 10 years isn't unheard of.
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Does mining break your GPU?

Mining harms your GPU in the sense that one of its by-products is producing excess heat. If you run your mining setup 24/7 at a high temperature – above 80 oC or 90 oC - the GPU could sustain damage that will severely affect its lifespan.
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What should a GPU idle at?

You'll want to keep your GPU running at a temperature between 40–60° Celsius while idle. Temperatures running consistently higher than this while idle could be signs of your GPU running too hot to function correctly.
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How do I know if my GPU is overheating?

Symptoms of Overheated GPU

High fan noise, screen artifacts, and encountering graphics-related errors are some signs that tell you your graphics card is heating up too much, but the same symptoms may also appear if your GPU hardware is faulty or if your graphics card is outdated.
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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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Are GPU fans loud?

Sometimes the loud noise of a GPU fan might be the result of a Coil Whine. GPU Coil Whine is the high-frequency sound in high-end gaming GPUs that occurs when there is a lot of stress or load on the GPU. This loud noise has nothing to do with a GPU fan, but it is irritating for many people.
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What should a GPU temp be?

Optimum GPU gaming temperatures range from 65 to 85°C (149° to 185°F) under normal use conditions. It is important to note that GPU temperatures depend on the GPU's manufacturer and model. Additionally, the optimal GPU temperature for gaming shouldn't exceed 85°C (185°F), even if some are rated higher.
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How can I make my GPU fan quieter?

  1. 5 Ways to Fix Loud Graphics Cards.
  2. Reduce the Fan Speed. The most straightforward way to dampen a noise fan is to reduce the fan speed. ...
  3. Remove the Dust From the Heatsink. ...
  4. Downclock Your GPU. ...
  5. Isolating the Fan From Its Mount. ...
  6. Soundproof PC Case and Custom Fans.
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Is it OK to run GPU at 100?

It's normal for a GPU to work at 100%. Just make sure the temperatures are normal.
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How long does GPU last?

As a rule, the average lifespan of a GPU can range from around 5 years with heavy use or 7+ years with moderate use. High-demand gaming will wear on a card more than general computing. The bigger issue is a GPU becoming obsolete, inferior tech, which can happen in 3-5 years.
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