Probably a better idea to just increase the fan speed or just replace the cooler entirely.

the problem is.. starcraft 2 has a bug that causes GPU overuse even there are nothing graphically intensive to process.
pushing the hardware to its limit even there is nothing to do isn't a good idea.

This post has been edited by I<3LYN: Jul 30 2010, 02:01 PM

Huh.. what bug is that? will cause damage to GPU or not?

Its a bug that when you're in any type of menus (be it pre-brefieng, post-brief, menue after cutscenes, etc.), your GPU will automatically render everything animates on screen without a limit.
Where as the stuff going on screen are just very minimal, over a period of a few minutes your GPU will overheat.

The solution to this is simple, just go to:
My Documents > Starcraft II > Variables.txt

Under the command line: foliagequality=x (this depends on your Terrain setting)

Add -
frameratecap=60
frameratecapGlue=30


You can set the framerate cap to 70 or 80, up to you.
But really they are menus... why in god's name would you even want anything more than 60 (heck, 30 for that matter).

Of course, increasing your fan speed will also bring temperaturs down as well as playing in an air-cond room.

My single-slot first-release 8800GT (which is known to be freakishly hot) OC'd to 700/1000 only reached 80c in a non-aircond room, afternoon time.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Jul 30 2010, 02:34 PM

exactly thank you for explaining in detail

i wonder does any GPU got fried due to this bug??

well expect a patch soon enough for all da bugs...

How about a laptop with Hd4 series, will the lappy burned up? lolx

GPU "should" have limiter anyway so if the temp goes too high the computer will just switch off.

But on my previous Dell laptop (Dell default temp monitoring = pure crap) I ended up damaging my GPU because of too high temperature.
I was getting random BSOD as soon as the temp was getting a bit too high at the end, luckily I had still warranty.

Alien Swarm had this bug too, it will not cap fps by default so the GPU ends up drawing stuff at 300fps or whatever which is totally pointless and put a strain on the hardware for nothing.

Activating V-sync can fix it too since your fps will not go higher than your monitor frequency with it.

This post has been edited by Gormaz: Jul 30 2010, 03:08 PM

300fps....wooooowww ~
tat sure squeeze ur gpu kau kau...lol
will rmb to set the setting b4 start playin this weekend

There are a few reports that has got their GPU fried, but wherther or not they are true... no pictures of proof yet.
So.. take it as you will.

mine shoot up to 109c, and i need to open the case and use a fan to blow it, else it will auto shutdown my computer.

but now my solutions is, i change new display card ~

why change? what yr current model?

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Added on July 30, 2010, 5:54 pmmy i know yr gc's highest temp when play SC 2. ? are yr room air conditioned? seem u and me share same gc. and i wander where the hell my SC 2?? i'm still not receiving.

This post has been edited by buraqdunia: Jul 30 2010, 05:54 PM

I am having the same problem here.

gc overheated or something else?

It's ok to tax the hardware 100% as long as it is cooled properly.

Possible to fry your GPU. However, just open the side panel to let some air in for your GPU.

Might invite dust as well.

Mine never goes beyond 60c ever.

Most of the time it hovers around 40-55c even at full load.

Should make this thread a sticky.

Also cleaning your PC case will help lower the temperature to some extent.

Dust bunnies trap heats.

the old one is Asus HD2600XT

now change to Asus ENGT220

haha...

Your GT220 play SC ok or not? Just wondering coz wanna buy a cheap card 1st then later upgrade hehe

My recommendation either AMD5770 or GTX260.

Don't need to upgrade for awhile.