Posted June 09, 2021
The AB custom fan curve option is the cheapest and most obvious solution here. Well, it's not even really an issue because I've mentioned before 60C idle is perfectly OK. And the temperature differential between 55-62C involving your fan speeds is near negligent on both your GPU and fan lifespan.
If you're so inclined, you might want to go over to overclock.net and see if any custom BIOSes for your specific GPU that enables customizing your own fan curve without AB. Be warned that your remaining warranty will be voided if you do flash the BIOS and you're on your own since it's outside my knowledge.
Finally, you can also explore different options to permanently decrease idle temperature, but it's not going to directly solve this transitional region:
1. Installing more fans to better exploit airflow
2. Deshrouding your GPU and sticking on 2x120-240mm Noctua fans directly to the heatsink using some zip ties (or letting your bottom intakes doing the work)
3. Mod your current case to increase airflow by drilling holes in the front panel or reinstall your system in another high airflow case
4. Install an GPU cooling solution
5. Decreasing your ambient temperature using an air conditioner
If you're so inclined, you might want to go over to overclock.net and see if any custom BIOSes for your specific GPU that enables customizing your own fan curve without AB. Be warned that your remaining warranty will be voided if you do flash the BIOS and you're on your own since it's outside my knowledge.
Finally, you can also explore different options to permanently decrease idle temperature, but it's not going to directly solve this transitional region:
1. Installing more fans to better exploit airflow
2. Deshrouding your GPU and sticking on 2x120-240mm Noctua fans directly to the heatsink using some zip ties (or letting your bottom intakes doing the work)
3. Mod your current case to increase airflow by drilling holes in the front panel or reinstall your system in another high airflow case
4. Install an GPU cooling solution
5. Decreasing your ambient temperature using an air conditioner
Post edited June 09, 2021 by Canuck_Cat