How do i make this game run cooler?

Specs:
RTX 2080
i7 8700
32 GB ram
Windows 10 Pro 64 bit.

It baffles my mind that a game like Valheim with such low graphical fidelity pushes my card up past 50c.

Any other similar games like Minecraft don't even break 40c. So I'm open to suggestions and solutions. I'd play the game more if it wasn't so janky on performance.
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HAHAHuH? replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 7:51:36 pm PDT

Originally posted by Dark Flame:
I know, but i don't like it getting so hot :steamsad:

hahaha yeah fair

Originally posted by Dark Flame:
Better yet, why dont i throw it out the window? The air generated from the fall should definitely drop the temps to a good level.

The mental image of this is so funny to me.
I can see it being a techtuber video "HOW TO COOL YOUR GRAPHICS CARD! 100% EFFECTIVE"
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Cain replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 7:52:53 pm PDT

50c isn't so bad for a game like Valheim.

It's common for most graphics cards to get up to 80c or even 85c when under a full load.

Unless you're experiencing FPS drops I would not worry about the heat.
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Dark Flame replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 8:04:36 pm PDT

Originally posted by HAHAHuH?:
Originally posted by Dark Flame:
I know, but i don't like it getting so hot :steamsad:

hahaha yeah fair

Originally posted by Dark Flame:
Better yet, why dont i throw it out the window? The air generated from the fall should definitely drop the temps to a good level.

The mental image of this is so funny to me.
I can see it being a techtuber video "HOW TO COOL YOUR GRAPHICS CARD! 100% EFFECTIVE"
"TRY THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK!"
/red circle and red arrow
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Weaver replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 8:07:35 pm PDT

50c is the normal temperature under load for that card, its nowhere remotely close to hot.
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GunsForBucks replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:19:27 pm PDT

reports of some cards needing to manually set the fan speed up. Not sure if running vulcan will help or not.
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HAHAHuH? replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:22:18 pm PDT

Originally posted by GunsForBucks:
reports of some cards needing to manually set the fan speed up. Not sure if running vulcan will help or not.
This is probably your only real solution for the time being.

Unfortunately given the games current development stage i don't think optimisation is a very high priority (usually done properly in BETA) and as such, as of right now, i don't think there is another solution.

I personally have a 2080 SUPER and my card never passes 40c but i have an AIO cooled card. In reality your card can run anything between 40-70c and not suffer any throttling or damage. So it's not *that* much of an issue, but i see why you came to find out if maybe you can get the temp down for sure.
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Dark Flame replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:23:55 pm PDT

Originally posted by GunsForBucks:
reports of some cards needing to manually set the fan speed up. Not sure if running vulcan will help or not.
Yeah i've manually set the fans to max and it still runs hot. Vulcan maybe drops a few degrees down, not much thought.
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GunsForBucks replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:24:36 pm PDT

Looking at other past posts in a search people recommend MSI afterburner or Rivatuner to manually set a fan curve. That seems to solve the problem. You can search discussions for fan speed and check out their issues.
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GunsForBucks replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:25:46 pm PDT

Originally posted by Dark Flame:
Originally posted by GunsForBucks:
reports of some cards needing to manually set the fan speed up. Not sure if running vulcan will help or not.
Yeah i've manually set the fans to max and it still runs hot. Vulcan maybe drops a few degrees down, not much thought.
wow if that isn't helping I guess you tried cleaning it ha ha

Other than that you can turn down graphics and limit frames,
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Dark Flame replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:27:49 pm PDT

Originally posted by GunsForBucks:
Originally posted by Dark Flame:
Yeah i've manually set the fans to max and it still runs hot. Vulcan maybe drops a few degrees down, not much thought.
wow if that isn't helping I guess you tried cleaning it ha ha

Other than that you can turn down graphics and limit frames,
I've done both of those too. I have a 144hz monitor and I run Valheim at 60hz. And I use compressed air on my PC at twice a week.
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GunsForBucks replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:32:07 pm PDT

IDK but for comparison I have a 1070 running at 1920x1080 @60 and it stays cool.
With foliage maxed I would get a lot of fps drops but turning foliage to lowest it stays a solid 60. Depth of field and motion blur off. Shadows lowest.

edit add ... guess I should of asked if you were running any mods? Totally unmodded game on mine.
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HAHAHuH? replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:34:14 pm PDT

Your card is rated to hit 85c before it throttles. You're fine.
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Dark Flame replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:41:02 pm PDT

Originally posted by HAHAHuH?:
Your card is rated to hit 85c before it throttles. You're fine.
I know, but i don't like it getting so hot :steamsad:
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Trakehner replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 6:52:49 pm PDT

Originally posted by Dark Flame:
Originally posted by HAHAHuH?:
Your card is rated to hit 85c before it throttles. You're fine.
I know, but i don't like it getting so hot :steamsad:
Try pouring a glass of cold water on it. :steammocking:
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Dark Flame replied to How do i make this game run cooler? June 15, 2021 @ 7:08:58 pm PDT

Originally posted by Trakehner:
Originally posted by Dark Flame:
I know, but i don't like it getting so hot :steamsad:
Try pouring a glass of cold water on it. :steammocking:
Better yet, why dont i throw it out the window? The air generated from the fall should definitely drop the temps to a good level.
2:13 am, June 16, 2021
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