The problem with overheating of the video card is relevant not only for laptop owners, but also for users of an ordinary desktop computer. The problem is especially acute in the summer, when the temperature in the room does not allow the cooling system to function normally. It must be remembered that an increase in the temperature of a video card by 20 degrees from normal reduces its life by half!
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to reduce the temperature of your graphics card and processor is to remove accumulated dust from your computer. It is necessary to remove the case cover and gently sweep the dust with a brush with a long elastic bristle. The main places for dust deposits are fan blades, radiator fins and the bottom of the system unit. After cleaning, remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner. To further protect the system unit, you can install a filter that will prevent dust from getting inside the case. Cleaning should be done at least once a year. This will allow you to cool the graphics card by 15-20 degrees.
Step 2
A great way to reduce the temperature of a video card is to replace the cooler with a more powerful one. At the same time, it must meet several parameters - the radiator should preferably be copper, the rotational speed of the blades is sufficient for cooling, and the noise level is not too high. An important parameter is also the size of the cooler, too large may simply not fit into the system unit or overlap several slots. After installing a new cooler, the temperature of the video card will decrease by another 20 degrees.
Step 3
Lowering the temperature by another 10 degrees can be achieved by replacing the thermal paste. Thermal paste is a substance with high thermal conductivity, usually white or gray in color. When choosing, it must be remembered that the thermal paste must be resistant to high temperatures, be non-flammable, have hydrophobic properties and be safe for health.
You need to apply it to the cover of the video card core. Applying to the processor cover will further cool the processor and its internals.
