did i just ruin my gpu

[shady]

so i live in chicago and it was very hot today. like 80-90+ degrees and i left my graphics card in my car all day until just 5 minutes ago i took it out. keep in mind i had it in my car and it was under one of those windshield things that prevent the heat from getting in your car as much,(the foily looking shiny things), so it probably got up to like 100+ degrees in there and my graphics card is still extremely warm. now if you’re wondering why i cant just test it my pc, is because i dont have a working computer right now. just wanted to know if anyone knows the highest temperature graphics cards can be stored in and if i really should be worrying about it. any help is appreciated

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Should be ok; yes it would've still gotten well over 130+ (for the rest of the world, yes we mean in *F; not in *C) in there but just be glad is was no where able to be in direct sunlight, even just the box w/ the card inside.

Overall if it doesn't work, you have full warranty.

Remove the card from the packaging and allow it to cool back down closer to room temp.

[upcoast]

Apparently solder melts at 370f or 188c, google says.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Originally posted by upcoast:

Apparently solder melts at 370f or 188c, google says.

Its not that though; all these devices have a operating -vs- storage safe temp range for the most part.

But yes I highly doubt any damages to the card or components itself. I've often take bare cards in-hand and heated them up for various reasons; never has been an issue. Now if it was a hard drive, ssd or other part that is much more sensitive, that might be a different story.

[f_dog80]

It's fine.
Do you think freight company's care what's in their hot trucks and trailers/shipping containers all day?

[Washell]

Silicon chips in general fail at 105°c, but that's while operating.