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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Victor Mildew » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:07 pm

Maybe your heatsink is absorbing a lot of heat from the card directly below it.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Bertie » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:09 pm

Looks ok. Just check top clip of the front CPU fan.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Albert » Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:40 pm

Just Ran Timespy with the side of the case off and a large fan blowing high directly into the inside.

Closed without Fan
CPU Tem Max - 93c
GPU Temp Avg - 72 °C
Total Score - Score 16533


Open with Fan
CPU Tem Max - 76c
GPU Temp Avg - 61 °C
Total Score - 17 057


That looks to me like there's a serious airflow issue inside my PC! :(

I think the GFX card is also not helping being so close to the Heatsink

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Bertie » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:11 pm

Looks like it. I think you are right. You have limited clearance between case and GPU and might not be able to squeeze 3 fans in the front, even if you moved the top one up. You can get slimline fans, but even one of those might struggle to fit between case and GPU in the middle.

What case is it? You might be able to get a 140mm above and below the GPU.

The good thing is fans are cheap. You sure that top one is pointing the right way and going at 100%? Take the side of and put you hand by it.

Not sure what that single fan is, but I’d be tempted to get a couple of high volume noctuas, see the suggestion from me to zilnad.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Memento Mori » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:33 pm

When you want a laugh read the Resetera PC Building Thread.

If you play any AAA games now and intend to in the future, a Ryzen 7 is the absolute minimum you should consider. If you only play esports titles exclusively, then the Ryzen 5 chip is a good choice.



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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by andretmzt » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:37 pm

Well I'm sorted with my R7 2700 then aren't I? :datass:

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Bertie » Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:39 pm

I get really confused by the series number at the front. I only look at the 4 digit number. 5600x, 3600 etc…

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Ironhide » Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:43 pm

I haven't got a clue when it comes to AMDs naming conventions, I have an i7 9700K but have no idea what the AMD equivalent is.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by andretmzt » Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:44 pm

Confusing names you say? Can't believe this is nine months ago. :dread:


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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Zilnad » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:17 pm

I really wish this hot weather would strawberry float off. It's too hot in the computer room to play

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Albert » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:28 pm

Bertie wrote:Looks like it. I think you are right. You have limited clearance between case and GPU and might not be able to squeeze 3 fans in the front, even if you moved the top one up. You can get slimline fans, but even one of those might struggle to fit between case and GPU in the middle.

What case is it? You might be able to get a 140mm above and below the GPU.

The good thing is fans are cheap. You sure that top one is pointing the right way and going at 100%? Take the side of and put you hand by it.

Not sure what that single fan is, but I’d be tempted to get a couple of high volume noctuas, see the suggestion from me to zilnad.


Would an AIO system work better do you think?

Something likehttps://www.cclonline.com/category/406/PC-Components/Fans-Cooling/CPU-Coolers/CPU-Liquid-Coolers/

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Albert » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:29 pm

Zilnad wrote:I really wish this hot weather would strawberry float off. It's too hot in the computer room to play


Preach

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Bertie » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:49 pm

Albear wrote:
Bertie wrote:Looks like it. I think you are right. You have limited clearance between case and GPU and might not be able to squeeze 3 fans in the front, even if you moved the top one up. You can get slimline fans, but even one of those might struggle to fit between case and GPU in the middle.

What case is it? You might be able to get a 140mm above and below the GPU.

The good thing is fans are cheap. You sure that top one is pointing the right way and going at 100%? Take the side of and put you hand by it.

Not sure what that single fan is, but I’d be tempted to get a couple of high volume noctuas, see the suggestion from me to zilnad.


Would an AIO system work better do you think?

Something likehttps://www.cclonline.com/category/406/PC-Components/Fans-Cooling/CPU-Coolers/CPU-Liquid-Coolers/


I’m no expert on AIOs. But effectively they spread the CPU heat across the fluid in the pipes and then dissipate it into the radiator. It’s the same principal as the big block air coolers. But you can move it about easier with a radiator, and I think they have higher surface area. You still need to have a cool flow of air over the radiator to bring that fluid temp down, before it hits the CPU again.

I reckon you only get one in at the top of the case. It wouldn’t fit between GPU and case at the front.

I would get maybe a slim line fan in the middle and a normal thickness fan at the bottom and get a good flow of air into the case.

You got 15mm by the side of the GPU at the front?

Akasa Slimfan | PWM Case Fan | 120mm PC Fan | 120 x 120 x 15 mm | Black | AK-FN078 | Suitable for HTPC and Slim System https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HWGZSRK/ ... C88RDYEEXP

Then for the top, and maybe move your existing one to the bottom…

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, High Performance Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 1700 RPM (120mm, Grey) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CG2PGY6/ ... JTPQGZJTWQ

Or

Noctua NF-S12A PWM chromax.black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07657VBQQ/ ... DBKJFWWA14

The only difference between the redux and the 2nd one is a few bells and whistles. Colour, vibration pads and I think a couple of cables.

Put another exhaust right at the top back of the case?

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Zilnad » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:37 pm

Albear wrote:
Zilnad wrote:I really wish this hot weather would strawberry float off. It's too hot in the computer room to play


Preach


Maybe a daft question but can you get portable air con similar to cheapo portable heaters? Because that would be amazing.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Jenuall » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:47 pm

Zilnad wrote:
Albear wrote:
Zilnad wrote:I really wish this hot weather would strawberry float off. It's too hot in the computer room to play


Preach


Maybe a daft question but can you get portable air con similar to cheapo portable heaters? Because that would be amazing.

You can but they vary in quality and the decent ones don't necessarily fit the description of "portable"

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Ironhide » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:25 pm

My 2060 is driving me insane with its ridiculously loud fan, even playing what you'd expect to be rather undemanding games (currentky, Fights in Tight Spaces) I've managed to sort it in a few games by turning V sync off (or on in one case) but I have no idea what could be causing it, other than the fact its a single fan 'mini' version with gooseberry fool heat distribution.

Its in the top of the case, with the exhaust fan blowing upwards through the top vent.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Memento Mori » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:35 pm

Went to buy a game on CDKeys because I saw it was cheap but thought it would be a good idea to check my Steam Library first in case I already own it. I've apparently owned it for a year.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Xeno » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:38 pm

I have set up a list on Steam of the games with less than 1 hour played. 260 and counting, however, some of the games I have played but there seems to be no tracking as it was like a decade ago.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Bertie » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:41 pm

I’m pretty good but I basically starting a fresh steam account last year. I’ve got about 20 games or so, most of which I’ve played, but there are a couple I got cheap as I’m sure I’m play at some point, haven’t….

I’ve got loads i epic I haven’t played though. Mostly free games. But I’ve got a few paid that I need to get too, but for some reason I play gamepass games first.

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PostRe: (PCGT VI) Nvidia 3060 Unhackable Firmware Has Been Hacked
by Ironhide » Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:51 pm

Xeno wrote:I have set up a list on Steam of the games with less than 1 hour played. 260 and counting, however, some of the games I have played but there seems to be no tracking as it was like a decade ago.


I apparently have over 330 games I've played less than an hour.

Not sure how many of those were from before Steam started tracking playtime though.

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