GPU Running 55-60 C Idle

[iAmEMT]

I'm unsure of where this is supposed to be posted or if this has previously been resolved, so sorry for any inconvenience.

Recently I have noticed that at startup, my Asus Strix GTX 970 has been running close to 50 C right at startup with GPU Tweak auto-running, and at idle with no programs, my GPU likes to hover around 55-60 C. I have scanned for viruses using Microsoft Security Essentials and MalewareBytes and both have turned up no results. I have yet to go in and clean my GPU, but I will be doing that tomorrow (as of 5/22/16). While running games, mainly Rust and CS:GO, my GPU stays between 68-71 C. I am running the latest Nvidia GeForce Experience drivers available. My GPU is overclocked in MSI Afterburner (see below for details). Is there more I can do to help cool it down, or is this a normal thing because I have always had my 970 start up at about 40 C. Thanks!

i5 4960k (Non-OC)
Asus Strix GTX 970 : OC settings
- Power Limit (%) 110
- Core Clock (MHz) +140
- Memory Clock (MHz) +500
- Fan Speed (%) 33 *Auto
Gigabyte GA-Z-97-HD3
Some 600W Corsair PSU
NZXT S340 Black **WITH FRONT PANEL REMOVED**
Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium

 

[CrystalSa]

55 at idle is a bit high , the load temps are good though , idle temps do not matter most of the time but ,it seems that your ambient temp are high , and you must underclock your vga to standard and watch the temps any where between 40 - 47 is a good idle temp , do you have any fans on the side or the front of the case ?

 

[refillable]

I wouldn't worry, if the load temperatures are like that.

 

[17seconds]

You have a card with "zero dB" fans. That means they don't turn on until your GPU hits ~64c. This will result in higher idle temperatures, but as a trade-off for quieter noise levels. Your card is functioning normally as it was designed.