I'll be getting some GTX 480's for SLI this weekend and I was just wondering what kind of overclocks people are running. I'd like the temps as well cause I know these cards run HOT You can also add any notes about cooling enhancements you've added and what not (aftermarket cooler, HF bracket, Backplate, etc).

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Thanks!

I am running 480 SC`s on water with an overclock of 870/1740/2000. I havnt pushed them real hard. My temps at idle run mid 30`s and under heavy load mid 50`s typically. They obviously respond very well to liquid cooling. The highflow bracket improves airflow and cooling,and would definitely be recommended. Before I put in my loop I think I got an improvement of 3 to 5 degrees by changing to them. Another thing that is very effective is creating a fan profile with Precision or Afterburner. This way the fan speed can be set at intervals to better regulate temperatures and keep noise down. A side case fan blowing directly at the cards also works very well. Many people have also purchased aftermarket air coolers for there cards which are very effective at keeping the beasts cool. The downside to these are that they usually ocupy 2 slots so may not be a good option if extra room is at a premium.
   If memory serves I believe I was able to achieve an overclock of 830/1660/2000 on air. Idle temps low 40`s  and load temps in the low 80 degree range. Many people have had much better luck than I have ,and I am by no means even close to any thing like an expert.
They are very powerful cards. Just keep in mind that it can be challenging to keep the noise and heat down without putting forth some effort.
 

I know that isnt the 480, but I had a 470 air cooler and only to give you a idea how hot the card is, I used it on 725MHz 16% OC, default voltages, and using a fan profile on afterburn the max temps were 86C and fan at 82%, but the noise was very loud, so since the 480 are even hotter then the 470, for a SLI going into WC is a really nice idea to me.

Yeah, I want to overclock these cards to the max to get the most performance possible. I would love to watercool the cards but I really don't have the cash for everything )=
 
Decided to pick up 2 Zalman VF3000F's last night from buy.com (were only $65 each, which is by far the cheapest price online). Thought about going for two AXP's but my case really doesn't have the room for those monsters haha.

Ambient temp is 35C.
Number of Cards: 1
Core Clock: 775
Memory Clock: 1900
Voltage: default
Temp: 85 @ 77% fan
 
At 80%, the fan gets really loud; the gpu fan is already the noisiest component in my case, but past 80 it's at the point of annoying.

Running 2xGTX480 SC...Water cooled
idle temp @37C
Load temp @52C..<-----After 2-3hrs of crysis2 play at ultra and textures maxed
Above temps at 88F Ambient.
res at 5760x1080P 24/7
890/1780/2005/1138v
Never seems temp above 52C unless air cooled.
 
Good Luck
Claude

Number of Cards: 1
Core Clock: 900
Memory Clock: 2100
Voltage: 1.138
Temp:~70-73c on air (furmark)
only for benching though
 
 
Number of Cards: 1
Core Clock: 851
Memory Clock: 2001
Voltage: 1.125
Temp:66-68c
is my 24/7 oc for now, summer sucks...

Number of Cards: 1
Core Clock: 850
Shader Clock: 1700
Memory Clock: 2200
Voltage: 1.125
Temps: 40-78
I overclock my EVGA GTX 480 (stock colling) from
700/1401/1848
to
850/1700/2200
Voltage was 1,1250V on GPU

I overclock my CPU Q8300 2.5GHz to 3.1Ghz, 400x7.5, 1600FSB, Voltage 1.15V, & bios updated to 1004:D
CPU temps                 idle 28-30c,  load 35-39c, fan 75%
Motherboard temps    idle 29-32c,  load 35-40c,
G.card temps              idle 40-55c,  load 55-78c, fan 93%
I think its a good overclock, and i run battlefield bad company DX11 all maxed out with aa16 and 32x :) i played 2 last misions with no problems, it run stable how to say everthing was OK :)
 
I hope this is good :) what du you think??? :P

Thanks for all the replies everyone (= Just wanted to get a general idea of where these card stand with voltage and clocks. I got my cards two weeks ago and I'm currently running them at 800/1600/2000 at 1.05V with stock cooling. Also, I have to agree with you Max killz...summer time adds lots of unwanted heat when I'm gaming lol >< I like it better when the computer heats me up during winter.
 
@wzzrd: For the temps you're getting with those overclocks I'd say you're in great shape =D
 
 

Hey there Blackhawk567, i'll bet you remember me;D with that super bad 480. Yup, still got it and it's getting worse, its going out. BUTT, when i was running it and testing it out first time, and using it for gaming etc, i got max oc at the following ON AIR:
Core: 860MHz
Shader: 1720MHz
Memory: 2055MHz
Voltage: 1125V(not sure where decimal goes, probly after first 1) but thats what i got max on air during winter. So potentially with a ****ty card like the one im using, you could get a great oc on it. Now with water cooling....i'm sure you can go even further, idk how that guy up there can get 900, thats crazy. Probly doesnt run very well/long that high.

Oh yea and that was with a Gelid Icy cooler mounted on it using epoxy to hold down the heatsinks. But if you use something other than epoxy(which i'd suggest) then you should get maybe better temps cuz i would idle around 40-45 and get anywhere from 80-93 when gaming, but thats summer. More like 37 idle and 80 in winter. But yes beware these cards do naturally get extra hotter, i don't like it but....it was an RMA card so...nothing i could do really.

Thanks for the info! Sucks to hear that your card is going downhill still )= wish there was a way to jump start it or something like a car haha.
 
For my stability test I ran OC Scanner with power draw...the lights in my room started going crazy haha xD

@Blackhawk567 ah men for now this clocks are stable with stock colling, but i have 2 fans TT Thunderblade 2000rpm and they blow to the card to make it temps lower :) i can make a picture for u that u see :D

Sure, that'd be great!

my machine is not like yours :D
its a PC with a case that cost only 10 euro :) and the case have not a name :D
i saw your computer nice man so clean fck clean awesome PC you are a lucky man :)
i only need a bigger case but in bosnia that cost much :(


 

I think you still have a really nice system (= you have to start somewhere.

Number of Cards: 3
Core Clock: 900
Memory Clock: 1900
Voltage: 0.963
Temp:~57-62c on air
@ 5760 x 1080 SURROUND
 

wzzrd


my machine is not like yours :D
its a PC with a case that cost only 10 euro :) and the case have not a name :D
i saw your computer nice man so clean fck clean awesome PC you are a lucky man :)
i only need a bigger case but in bosnia that cost much :(

well hey, what works, works, and what you have there is a good solution to the overheating problem.
without spending huge amounts of money on watercooling etc.
 

ExtremePC


Number of Cards: 3
Core Clock: 900
Memory Clock: 1900
Voltage: 0.963
Temp:~57-62c on air
@ 5760 x 1080 SURROUND

 
how are you at 900 mhz core clock with your voltage at 0.963

bvsbutthd101

ExtremePC


Number of Cards: 3
Core Clock: 900
Memory Clock: 1900
Voltage: 0.963
Temp:~57-62c on air
@ 5760 x 1080 SURROUND

how are you at 900 mhz core clock with your voltage at 0.963

yeah i can only get 850 with default voltage :)

@ExtremePC: Are yours hyper golden 480's or golden 580's ?

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Number of Cards: 2
Core Clock: 830
Memory Clock: 2007
Voltage: 1.138
Temp:~70-72c on air

i get 800mhz no problem on stock voltage 1.013 and 2000mhz on the memory,
 
with a custom fan profile in MSI Afterburner, i will reach 70-80 C depending on the game.