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Kenshai · Aug 3, 2011, 07:01 PM

It's abnormal but not overly hot. People run these with increased voltages and they can easily reach into the 90s, just check the TPU reviews.

It sounds kind of like OP's card has an issue though. What does it report for fan speed at idle?

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Memory:	2x4G G-skill Sniper
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Aug 3, 2011, 07:01 PM	#9
Kenshai Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,582 (0.83/day) Thanks: 92 Thanked 223 Times in 207 Posts System Specs	It's abnormal but not overly hot. People run these with increased voltages and they can easily reach into the 90s, just check the TPU reviews. It sounds kind of like OP's card has an issue though. What does it report for fan speed at idle?