[mythtv-users] Why is OpenGL video renderer overheating my GPU?

Pieter De Wit pieter at insync.za.net
Tue May 8 20:46:19 UTC 2012


> Well it shuts down consistently when the temp reaches around 105 C.
> Would a weak power supply cause it to get that hot?  And isn't 68 C at
> essentially idle a pretty high temperature?

Yip - 68 is high, 50+- is better. The only reason lack of power will cause 
this is if the fan can't move enough air.

> Also, I think it is an Antec 450 or 500 W 80+ type power supply that I
> paid a decent amount for.  So I assume the power supply.
>
> But thanks for the suggestion.  I will maybe test a different supply
> to see if that solves it if the thermal paste doesn't.



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