GPU overheating even though I'm getting 60FPS

[Eidoss]

So I'm playing this game called World of Tanks anyway not important and I'm getting 60FPS 95% of the time which is nice but what I just don't understand is why is my GPU temperature still going up even though my FPS is 60? It's like its trying so hard to get more FPS but it just can't and I know that without Vsync I could get 75, my max temp was 72C which I know it probably won't break my PC, but during the summer it's ridiculously hot and it can get quite loud. Also my GPU usage is not 100% I believe it was around 70%, also is my usage not at 100% because of the FPS limit or the heat? Cause I figured they might have some system so if your GPU reaches a certain temp its load reduces to prevent overheating?

Specs:
Gigabyte H81M-DS2V
Patriot Viper 3 Venom Red Edition 2x4GB @ 1866MHz
Sapphire R9 270X 4GB GDDR5 with boost & OC
Intel Core i3-4130 @ 3.40GHz (4 CPUs)
OCZ Fatal1ty 550W
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Running at 1600x900

 

[HCSn]

So I'm playing this game called World of Tanks anyway not important and I'm getting 60FPS 95% of the time which is nice but what I just don't understand is why is my GPU temperature still going up even though my FPS is 60? It's like its trying so hard to get more FPS but it just can't and I know that without Vsync I could get 75, my max temp was 72C which I know it probably won't break my PC, but during the summer it's ridiculously hot and it can get quite loud. Also my GPU usage is not 100% I believe it was around 70%, also is my usage not at 100% because of the FPS limit or the heat? Cause I figured they might have some system so if your GPU reaches a certain temp its load reduces to prevent overheating?

Specs:
Gigabyte H81M-DS2V
Patriot Viper 3 Venom Red Edition 2x4GB @ 1866MHz
Sapphire R9 270X 4GB GDDR5 with boost & OC
Intel Core i3-4130 @ 3.40GHz (4 CPUs)
OCZ Fatal1ty 550W
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Running at 1600x900

AMD 200 series cards get quite hot, it's just the way it is. Although if it's below 80C it's not even close to dangerous.

 

[Rhezner]

72C is 100% safe for a 270x, start worrying when it goes above 95C seriously that is perfectly fine for temps.

in fact the stock 290x gets to 95c easily. You have nothing to worry about.

 

[Eidoss]

Alright I think I have the best solution, I am now using dxtory to cap my frame rate at 35FPS and since I can't personally see the difference between 60 and 30, 35 is fine, my GPU is quiet so my temperatures are great!