Card running too hot?

[gatorguy89]

So I managed to get crossfire running fine, but now I have a new issue. My original card, the Sapphire 6870 toxic, runs @ 45-48C at idle, which is great, but my Powercolor 6870 runs at 67-69C at idle, which seems concerning. I haven't monitored temps under load yet but is the Powercolor indeed running too hot, and what can I do to keep it cooler? I'll be getting thermal paste tomorrow if need be, but I'd like other recommendations for keeping it lower.

 

[CaedenV]

70c is pretty hot for idle. Is the card sucking in hot air for something right next to it? If not then send it in for RMA, removing the heatsink to replace thermal paste will likely void warranty, dont do it unless you have to.

 

[gatorguy89]

Well, they way the system is setup, the card is right above the PSU, like maybe 1cm clearance or so. Cable management and airflow is good to that area, though. I can get it to ~63C with manual control of the fan to 100%, still not good.

 

[016ive]

try to install only the power color card then see its temperature

 

[gatorguy89]

When running just the Powercolor card, it runs right around 50C at idle.

 

[gatorguy89]

I think I've got it all running smooth now. Powercolor runs around 50C idle Sapphire runs between 45-50C idle.