Frame rate configuration

[PXZyan]

Hey lads.

I am trying to set the frame rate to max of 30FPS.
I have gone into the pref file and set it from 60 to 30. but in game it still shows up as 60FPS.

Reason I am mentioning this is because it is raising the GPU temp to 100-105c.
Using the GTX 280 can only go at a max of 105!
Never has my GPU got so hot as this :O
Normally I get 80 degrees in any game!!!

But I can't play this game with such a high temp or else I am going to blow my card!!

Anyone got any suggestions?

[karamazovmm]

yes clean the dust from your desktop

[PXZyan]

It is cleaned!

I think it's my case.....Does not seem to keep things cool at all.
I think I need to buy a new one!
Argh!

[karamazovmm]

simply let the case open download riva tunner and speed fan so we can check some temps

[ulti]

As a side measure make sure to close any other applications (especially grahpics heavy ones) before playing NTW. If the problem persists it is probably time to invest in a new cooling system/take your system to a computer shop to see if your current cooling system is damaged.

[Totalheadache]

Etw and ntw cook your gpu more than others so expect your card to run hotter.

That said 100c is 2 much. Download amd run this. Easier to use than riva...make sure your fan is up to 40 percent or so.

http://downloads.guru3d.com/MSI-Afte...load-2471.html

Or you can take apart the 280 and re apply thermal paste. Pretty easy to do.

These fans are good..can lower temps by a good 30c.

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/pro...-xtreme-gtxpro

P.s no need to take it to a shop yet. In fact never as you can do this stuff yourself.

[PXZyan]

Cheers lads.

I think it's time for a good tower investment.
I have had this tower for 3 years at this rate. I have noticed my side fan is barely moving :O
the air is smoking hot that comes from it too :O

Also, I have MSI afterburner and the fan is already at 95% and still bakes my GPU!

I might just take the system apart and re-apply thermal paste on the GPU and might as well apply some more to the CPU.

Or maybe I will just buy a new case...and when I do get it, I can re-apply the thermal paste for maximum effect!

Cheers lads!

[Totalheadache]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produc...tid=7&subid=29

haf932 is what i have. bit dusty, you could look at antec 1200.

[PXZyan]

yea I plan on getting the midi version actually :p
The HAF 922
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=461645

Great price too

[irishron]

I had a mid tower. Not enough air flow enve when I cut a hole in the side of the case and installed a fan directly on the graphics card.

[Totalheadache]

I had a mid tower. Not enough air flow enve when I cut a hole in the side of the case and installed a fan directly on the graphics card.

haf 922 is pretty good for a mid. however if you are planning on using cards like a 280 or a 5870 i suggest a full tower.

not enough space for larger cards really. but if you cant do bigger than full the haf922 is a good choice.

if u wait u might get one of these...

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/191197

cm690...

worth looking at (buy an extra fan for it)

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/170041

[PXZyan]

I must get the mid towers. I don't think I have enough room for a full tower.
I read up reviews for the HAF 922 and it's all good and recommended by most!
With it's great price tag too I can't really ignore it

[karamazovmm]

I prefer the p182 or the p193 more of a clean look! for full towers I would go for the spedo! Not tonys!

[PXZyan]

They are a bit pricey!
I would be spending 50 euro more for it.
Unless it really out performs the Cooler master HAF 922 then I am gonna have to stick with the HAF :p
Last year I was gonna buy the P182 :p
never happened tho!

[PXZyan]

Ok I cleaned the case and everything to be dust free
Turns out It stays at 75-85 now
Much better!!!

There was some dust on the GPU fan and vent! It caused such a heat problem!!!
But no case needed just yet

[irishron]

Have fun, then. Glad to hear it.