How to check the temperature of a video card

Long gone are the days when computers really soldered, collecting from separate electronic boards. Everyone who has been even a little interested in the design of a modern computer knows that now he is going from blocks, like from children's cubes. There is a block of calculations - a microprocessor, a memory unit - memory modules, a block of video-graphics cards. Obviously, the well-coordinated work of all components depends on the state of each of them. Manufacturers use a variety of different technological solutions designed to automate the operation of the computer and allow the user to effectively solve the task, rather than control the parameters of the components. Part of it is possible, but many still wonder: "how to check the temperature of the video card." Indeed, exceeding the permissible temperature (it is indicated by the manufacturer in the technical specification) reduces the resource and can even cause damage.
A video card is a component of a computer (and a laptop) that performs several functions:
- conversion of binary processor commands to control signals of the monitor, forming a visible image;
- work with three-dimensional objects or, more accurately reflects the essence, operating with triangles;
- complex mathematical calculations.
The heart of the video card is a microprocessor with a high degree of integration of transistors, therefore the consumed electric power of the newest models exceeds 100 W. Low-end or low-end graphics cards are characterized by lower power, however, in this case it is also necessary to know how to check the temperature. Video cards contain a special heating sensor (thermal sensor), access to the capabilities of which is carried out through specialized software products. At present, among some manufacturers, there has been a tendency to transfer the main functions of the video card to the central processor. Theoretically, this solution allows you to reduce the cost of the "processor + graphics card" by approximately 1.5-2 times, and also to save the user from having to remember all the time how to check the temperature of the video card. Is it promising? Obviously, fans of computer games will still have to purchase a separate video card (not lower than the middle class), since its processing power has long outstripped even the most advanced CPU, so that's how it looks. The temperature of the video card, as already mentioned, can be determined with the help of programs.
First of all, those users who do not know how to measure the temperature of the video card, it is necessary to download several popular programs for working with a thermal sensor from the global Internet. Some of them are paid, but the readings are correctly read.

AIDA64
This program is shareware, that is, you can use it, but in the free version some features are blocked. How to check the temperature of the video card? Very simple! Launch the program and follow the path "Computer - Sensors". For the models integrated into the processor, the temperature will be equal to the temperature of the processor, but for external parameters the parameter is called "GP diode".

Real Temp
A small program that reads the temperatures of the processor and video card. Additionally indicates the limit values, which is very convenient.
Built-in Driver Features
For owners of video cards from AMD (ATI), start the Catalyst control center and select the "Performance" menu.
But with nVidia, this feature is displayed in the information window (driver setup).

RivaTuner
A wonderful program of domestic origin. Unfortunately, the latest models are supported in a limited way.
The normal temperature of the video card is a guarantee of its long working capacity.