coldsteel: I see some of the Triumph devs have been checking the posts here so I'd like to report a problem I'm having with AoW3 overheating my gtx670 video card running at 1920x1200 with the default 'high' settings. my card's fan goes nuts and the temps jump up over 90 degrees. I've run into this on only a few games previously and turning on vsynch normally is all I need to do. Since vsynch was already on by default I thought maybe it wasn't working right so I tried using the nvidia control panel to force it on. Unfortunately that didn't work.

What I did eventually after playing around with setting to bring the temps down was 3 things:

1) Turn off SAAO
2) Set display mode to fullscreen
3) Turn off reflections

After that the temps run around 75 degrees unless I select a unit to view stats on. It really really doesn't like the little popup 3D animation of the unit apparently because it spikes hugely in temperature when I do that.

Of course none of my new setting will stick so I have to redo them every time I run the game (as Guest) but I see the devs are aware of that issue already and it will be patched.

I't's a great game and I've enjoy it very much so far. Looking forward to a patch of two to fix rough edges like this one.
Thanks.

Kamamura: My advice would be to pay attention to the airflow inside your case, make sure you have one chasis fan in front low position that sucks air from the outside into the case, the air should then go across your cards and CPU heatsink and leave your case via the PSU fans or backside chasis fan.

Make sure the airflow is not obstructed by bundled cables, and also that all the critical components are well vented.

Most of these problems come from poorly built computers or too small cases that have too many heat generating components crammed inside without providing proper ventilation.

Moreover, check your passive heatsinks below the fans for accumulated dust. Is it dirty, clogged? Use compressed air to blow the dust out.

GTX 670 is a high end card and they are tested to run at acceptable temperature on recommended clock speeds. If you overclocked, return clock values to the original/recommended settings.

Lastly, you may have a faulty piece, or improperly mounted heatsink, so as a last resort, you may want to consult a service center.

However, what you describe is very likely NOT the problem of this game. I have the same card as you, even the OC version running at higher clock settings, and I have experienced no overheating whatsoever.

Edit - I have just run a test using GPUZ, and the sensors report about 45 degrees Celsius on my GTX 670 steady, 1920x1080 resolution, all settings maxed. The framerates are not optimal, but the card does not show signs of overheating.

I recommend you to optimize the cooling of your case soon, because components wear down rapidly when running in extreme temperatures.

syncron09: Hi, please try EVGA tools and lock the max FPS, I did this with my older Nvidia 285 GTX card and it worked wonders. Also the same tool will allow for automatic fan speed control.

http://www.evga.com/precision/

Also I use a neat gadget from http://addgadgets.com/ GPU meter. It tracks GPU temp, fan speed, memory load and has a nice bar graph so when you drop back to your desktop it will show how it has been doing over the last 30 seconds or so. Also you can set it to sound an alarm at a specific GPU temp to help with catching over heats before they get serious.

I hope this helps : )

Kamamura: The problem is that when your overheating manifests itself by crashing and visual artifacts, it's usually way beyond safe limits. Your "I just turn on VSYNC and it helps" is a bad approach to the problem - you should always make sure your components run at safe temperatures, which is 60-70 degrees max. Any more than that, and you lower their life expectancy significantly.

You say "ventilation is excellent", but is it just your impression, or did you perform any hard data measuring? Run a sensor measuring utility, then start games you usually play without problems, and record your temperatures into a graph. I bet that your temperatures will be high also in other applications, just not so much that you experience any visible symptoms, but that does not mean it's okay.

The age of your hardware may not be relevant - if the computer is poorly build, or the coolers are of low quality/insufficient performance, age is not a factor.

Kamamura: And what temperatures do you typically reach when playing games like Battlefield?

MischiefMaker: This happens on every thread I read and it's maddening. If there were a problem with the OP's ariflow or dust buildup, ALL their games would be overheating, not just AOW3.