GPU running hot playing Grounded.

[Seal Clubba]

So my GPU temp shoots up to 86 C after playing for about 20 minutes. I have a RTX 3070ti
with updated drivers. Anybody else have temp problems running the game, any ideas how to bring the temp down?
Any help is appreciated.

[Ensign Toby]

First, depending on the specific make/model of RTX 3071 Ti you are running, the maximum operating temperatures can vary (due to the different fan and cooling solutions available)...

For Example, the nVidia RTX 3070 TI FE max. operating temp. is 93 C (Crispy Toast):
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3070-3070ti/

The GPU will "run fine" until it hits it's max. operating temp., and then throttle itself to try to bring temps "back into range". If this fails, the GPU will halt (turn off) the system to prevent thermal damage to the GPU (which is annoying, but a Good Thing).
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2752/~/nvidia-gpu-maximum-operating-temperature-and-overheating

Consult your GPU maker's specific website for the actual max. temps. for your specific card.
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any ideas how to bring the temp down?

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2343/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNzE4NDM2NDI2L2dlbi8xNzE4NDM2NDI2L3NpZC9mVW1CMW9qRnR3OExuRGJucF9yVnNKV2NVY3gwR2RZOEpJQ2lhbHNCZ3QzYmFjemNWYkNLQnJBOEVueDVTNWs5QTd1VlJ4bm1lcHF4azVRSWFJV2hlbDZDZDdHcXB0bHdRaCU3RVFoV2JVb3FpdHgzcU5mV0liSHExZyUyMSUyMQ%3D%3D

* GENTLY Clean the fans on the GPU cooler (with a soft brush)
Ensures heat is pulled away from the GPU efficiently.
* GENTLY Clean the fans for your system case (again with a soft brush)
Ensures hot air is exhausted efficiently from inside the case (so GPU cooler is more efficient).
* If applicable, Clean any/all case fan filter(s) as per your case and/or fan instructions
Ensures best possible cold air intake into the system case.

* Increase the case fan(s) profile to ramp up the airflow faster (usu. in BIOS or M/B utility)
The fans will, of course, be louder - but the goal here is to reduce the temperatures.
* If it's (almost) Summer in your Hemisphere, Ensure the room temperate is "under control"
All the cooling solutions will work better with lower ambient room temperatures.

* And, finally, add Moar case fan(s) (as possible) to vent more hot air outside of the case.
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If the temps are still concerning, then just lower the game's graphics setting(s):
* Resolution
* Frame Limit ("should" be no higher than the monitor's refresh rate - i.e. v-Sync)
* Enable V-Sync (see item above)
* Overall Quality Settings (ie. something way less than Ultra)

Beyond that, use the web to travel as far down this surprisingly deep Wabbit Hole as you wish. Just stop BEFORE(!!!) you reach the steps involving Black Magic and Sacrifices...

Good Luck.

[SharpWits]

Originally posted by Seal Clubba:

So my GPU temp shoots up to 86 C after playing for about 20 minutes. I have a RTX 3070ti
with updated drivers. Anybody else have temp problems running the game, any ideas how to bring the temp down?
Any help is appreciated.

Are the fans on the GPU moving? Are they caked with dust? Is the computer in a corner? Vent holes clogged with dust? Is grounded the only one that does it?

[Seal Clubba]

Appreciate the input, the GPU/Case are all completely clean. I've turned the settings to low yet it still runs hot. It is the game itself because every other game from RDR2, Dayz, Doom Eternal all run in the mid 70c's, Grounded runs hot af for some reason.

[Ensign Toby]

Originally posted by Seal Clubba:

It is the game itself because every other game from RDR2, Dayz, Doom Eternal all run in the mid 70c's, Grounded runs hot af for some reason.

Well, first, you are trying to equate Grounded (Unreal Engine 4) with 3 other games that all use their own (and also proprietary) Game Engines...

Other than Grounded "running hot" comparatively, there is little to be gleaned by comparing different engines - tracking down GPU thermal problems is hard enough when all is equal...
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For a generic RTX 3070 TI, your thermals are within the normal operating range.
Yes, it's a tad toasty, but as long as it isn't shutting down and/or all fan(s) are running at 100% all the time, then you are probably fine.
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This isn't a new problem with Grounded, so you have company (but no solid solutions):

https://steamcommunity.com/app/962130/discussions/0/3427822455473041978/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/962130/discussions/0/2952663522487510010/

https://steamcommunity.com/app/962130/discussions/0/4150581887546841165/

Happy Reading...
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I've turned the settings to low yet it still runs hot.

By this, can I assume you did ALL of the following:
* Grounded Resolution to 1024x768
* Grounded Frame Rate capped at 60 Hz
* Grounded Overall Quality to "Medium" or even "Low" (for testing)

If Yes, and Grounded temps are still in the mid-80s C, then you are kinda out-of-options.

You could, of course:
* Force your Frame Rate to 60 Hz in the nVidia Control Panel
3D Settings -> Manage 3D settings -> Global Settings -> Max Frame Rate
Set to: ON, 60 Hz

FYI: You can also do this on a program-by-program basis in the "Program Settings" tab.

* Under-volt your GPU
Disclaimer: Not for the inexperienced and/or squeamish.
Also, not likely to work, since your other games are running 10 C cooler now anyway.

Do you own research, as it's beyond the scope of a forum thread.

* Reapply Thermal Paste to your GPU
Disclaimer: VERY not for the inexperienced and/or squeamish.
Also, not likely to work, since your other games are running 10 C cooler now anyway.

Do you own research, as it's beyond the scope of a forum thread.
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And, as a last resort, send me your system and I'll check the Pixel Lubricant levels.
You may be a bit low.

Please include a few dozen Bitcoins as well - for The Cause.

[Seal Clubba]

Appreciate it Toby, I managed to get it to run at a consistent 80c by capping the Hz at 60.
Thanks for all the help!

[Ensign Toby]

Originally posted by Seal Clubba:

Appreciate it Toby, I managed to get it to run at a consistent 80c by capping the Hz at 60.
Thanks for all the help!

You are welcome.
Now, about those Bitcoin...

[felixpoop]

Originally posted by Seal Clubba:

Appreciate it Toby, I managed to get it to run at a consistent 80c by capping the Hz at 60.
Thanks for all the help!

Same.

[Dura_Ace]

Originally posted by Seal Clubba:

So my GPU temp shoots up to 86 C after playing for about 20 minutes. I have a RTX 3070ti
with updated drivers. Anybody else have temp problems running the game, any ideas how to bring the temp down?
Any help is appreciated.

This tells us nothing really.

I will go through the standard stuff first.

Location, geographically, of the computer in question? Sub Saharan desert or Alaska?
Ambient temp in the room you are in is?
Anything restricting airflow to and around the case? Don't laugh, i knew a person who put his computer into one of the closed door side panels of their desk. The desk was made out of solid wood. The computer lasted less than a year and was not cheap.
Dusted out your case last, was when?
How old is the GPU? How much use does it get? Changed the thermal paste if it is old and the GPU is in heavy use?

You see, not easy without info.

[Ensign Toby]

Originally posted by Dura_Ace:

Location, geographically, of the computer in question? Sub Saharan desert or Alaska?
Ambient temp in the room you are in is?
Anything restricting airflow to and around the case? Don't laugh, i knew a person who put his computer into one of the closed door side panels of their desk. The desk was made out of solid wood. The computer lasted less than a year and was not cheap.
Dusted out your case last, was when?
How old is the GPU? How much use does it get? Changed the thermal paste if it is old and the GPU is in heavy use?

Now why didn't _I_ already think of that... Hmm...

[Daft Unikorn]

yea I was playing the other day and my cpu started over heating, radeon rx 6700 xt, ryzen 5 5600x, 16 gb of ram, wraith stealth cooler, I already checked my cooler is seated properly and I recently applied some mx-4 thermal compound (about a month ago now)

[Black_Waltzzr]

It's a common problem with Grounded, it's just badly optimised.

[Dura_Ace]

Originally posted by Ensign Toby:

Originally posted by Dura_Ace:

Location, geographically, of the computer in question? Sub Saharan desert or Alaska?
Ambient temp in the room you are in is?
Anything restricting airflow to and around the case? Don't laugh, i knew a person who put his computer into one of the closed door side panels of their desk. The desk was made out of solid wood. The computer lasted less than a year and was not cheap.
Dusted out your case last, was when?
How old is the GPU? How much use does it get? Changed the thermal paste if it is old and the GPU is in heavy use?

Now why didn't _I_ already think of that... Hmm...

There is a reason as to why tech support for connection problems always ask if the router is plugged in. You would be surprised to hear that in a lot of cases the people forgot to plug the router in, and then wonder why they are not connecting to the internet.

Tech support through years of experience has developed a script to follow for exactly these reasons. Eliminate possible issue number one before moving onto possible issue number two.

I know it sounds silly. But the second your question gets answered with a :" Sorry, i forgot the plug the router in and this is all my fault.", you will understand why we follow this procedure.

I will refer you back to my early days in computing in the late 1980's when i got started. This is a time before i got the IT certs i have now.

I called up tech support and i was that pillock that did not plug the router in. Since then i have heard it countless times myself that they did not plug the router in.

We are all human. Lets see if this solves your problem, if not then lets move on the possible solution number two.

[NiceGuy]

Limit the fps rate at least to 144 fps or 120 fps. Depending on your monitor maybe limit it to 60 fps. Game will still be fluent.
Letting run your GPU freely will always have it run at max performance which only cost lifetime of the GPU and electricity.