[Dev] Overtaxation of PC Hardware

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

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He's got many points.

And I'm finally home to test the OP's concern. It is definitely valid in regards to two of my configurations, both involving a 285 GTX.

Lowered all settings including resolution and in-game settings except Physics (but in Windowed mode). From 44 degrees C, in-game I'm at 70 degrees C in 10 min.

Slid the General Drawing Settings alone to readable text, reached 84 degrees C in 10 min. Fan crept up 3%.

It's fairly cold outside, but as it get's warmer, I worry what will happen to this poor little beast.

But yes, now that I think about it, SE doesn't develop for the PC, they port console titles to the PC.

NVidia sandwiches running hot.

[MonsieurVerde]

He's got many points.

And I'm finally home to test the OP's concern. It is definitely valid in regards to two of my configurations, both involving a 285 GTX.

Lowered all settings including resolution and in-game settings except Physics (but in Windowed mode). From 44 degrees C, in-game I'm at 70 degrees C in 10 min.

Slid the General Drawing Settings alone to readable text, reached 84 degrees C in 10 min. Fan crept up 3%.

It's fairly cold outside, but as it get's warmer, I worry what will happen to this poor little beast.

But yes, now that I think about it, SE doesn't develop for the PC, they port console titles to the PC.

NVidia sandwiches running hot.

Ever think about investing in a better cooler? >_>

[Elkwood]

Ever think about investing in a better cooler? >_>

The problem is that should not be the solution, stop advising ppl to drop 70 USD into a cooler for every piece of hardware, ESPECIALLY after SE admitted the game is the issue

[MonsieurVerde]

The problem is that should not be the solution, stop advising ppl to drop 70 USD into a cooler for every piece of hardware, ESPECIALLY after SE admitted the game is the issue

A Decent cooler is advised for everything. -_- It will keep your temps lower for every single thing you do. Also, you probably wouldn't need better coolers if you guys didn't buy referance cards. Likewise "Optimisation" won't magically lower your cards temp by 5C+. Whatever SE does won't lower your heat issues.

If the 80$ is spent on for more than just this game, I am sure you would see the need too.

[Elkwood]

A Decent cooler is advised for everything. -_- It will keep your temps lower for every single thing you do. Also, you probably wouldn't need better coolers if you guys didn't buy referance cards. Likewise "Optimisation" won't magically lower your cards temp by 5C+. Whatever SE does won't lower your heat issues.

If the 80$ is spent on for more than just this game, I am sure you would see the need too.

I'm pretty sure the EVGA cards are not considered reference cards

[Sinzfeldt]

I'm pretty sure the EVGA cards are not considered reference cards

This, you really need to stop spouting to everyone to buy coolers, is it your job to sell them or something?. Most GPUs come with decent coolers these days unless you buy older cards.

[Elkwood]

This, you really need to stop spouting to everyone to buy coolers, is it your job to sell them or something?. Most GPUs come with decent coolers these days unless you buy older cards.

umm i didn't tell everyone to go buy coolers the guy above me did, I simply stated that EVGA cards were not reference cards in response to his post

[MonsieurVerde]

I'm pretty sure the EVGA cards are not considered reference cards

EVGA does not make their own PCBs. They ONLY sell Reference cards and reference cards have the suckiest coolers. >_> THe only reason to buy a reference card is to Watercool it or to buy an awesome air cooler like the Accelero Xtreme.

Although it is cheaper to just buy a Non-reference card with a proven cooler...like the Twin Frozr stuff or certain HIS models. Not to mention that you don't risk breaking the card trying to remove the cooler or voiding warranties.

I am suggesting you buy a cooler, yes, because you are having heat problems. Optimising the code will not reduce the heat it carries with it by a large margin.

[Sinzfeldt]

Ever think about investing in a better cooler? >_>

Coolers aren't the miracle fix you keep claiming them to be, the problem is the engine not our coolers.

[Fiosha_Maureiba]

Ever think about investing in a better cooler? >_>

I think about is as often as the title screen can make something so hot. <_<