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Nvidia's Software Temperature Gauge
I just purchased & Installed a BFG Tech 6600GT 128mb AGP card.
It seems to be working fine, but I'd like to monitor the temperature of the card. I know I'm not getting an accurate reading on the Nvidia settings screen.....it keeps on telling me that the temperature of the card is 35 degrees C.....BUT IT NEVER CHANGES. It's almost like I don't have that function turned on?? I can be playing a computer game for 2 hours...or I could just turn the PC on first thing in the morning........still 35 degrees C. I did check the box on the Nvidia screen to warn me if the temp goes over a certain setting, but it doesn't seem to make any difference.....
How do I activate the temperature gauge?
Thanks for your input.
SYSTEM INFO:
Machine name: DELL4550
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4550
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 257MB used, 1439MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4550
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 257MB used, 1439MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904
Display Devices
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F1&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Dell D1226H
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7189 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00F1&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Dell D1226H
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7189 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher
RoHe
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June 6th, 2005 22:00
Go to nvidia.com and see if there's a newer version of the driver for that card available, in case it's just a software bug.
Ron
Grant
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June 7th, 2005 00:00
Try running a graphics-intensive demo (like 3DMark05) and leave the temp screen up in the background. When the benchmark finishes, I'd bet that the card runs a little hotter. If it doesn't, than either you have the best air-cooled Dell, or the temp sensor on the card is bad.
Grant
neobrucelee
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June 7th, 2005 04:00
fmjrny
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June 7th, 2005 09:00
Grant
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June 7th, 2005 10:00
It will make a difference, but not enough to keep it steady ALL OF THE TIME!
Grant
fmjrny
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June 7th, 2005 12:00
toastee
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June 7th, 2005 12:00
katwoman
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June 7th, 2005 15:00
There was a bug in some Nvidia drivers that gave an incorrect temperature. I don't remember the date or have a link handy.
Update your video card drivers. What version are you using?
http://nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
fmjrny
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June 7th, 2005 16:00
I should be good to go on the driver issue...As soon as I installed the card I went to the Nvidia website for a driver update.....
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7189 (English)
neobrucelee
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June 11th, 2005 04:00
Pedrochin
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June 11th, 2005 13:00
Found some info on how to enable the temp gauge on the 6600 series!!!!
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=2379
Daddyjaxx
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June 11th, 2005 13:00
neobrucelee
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June 11th, 2005 23:00