how hot can a gpu run without damage

[WINTERLORD]

im wondering because I have 2 radeon 7850's in crossfire and I have excellent case antec 1200 all fans ect but card still gets up to 92c and the other one only about 78c

I have heard gpu's can run a bit hotter then cpu's sdo does anyone now at what tempature would kill the card to soon cause id like them to last 5yrs if possable

 

[JD88]

92c is within the operating limit of the GPU, but it is still hot. I like to see cards top out in the mid to low 80's.

Is this just one of the cards or both? The top card typically runs a little warmer than the bottom one in Crossfire.

For longevity, I wold consider doing two things:

First, I would make sure the fan speed profile for the fan is operating at maximum RPM above 80c.

If so, I would then remove the heatsink and re-apply a quality thermal compound.

If that doesn't work, I would consider aftermarket VGA cooling.

Also, if you could, link the model of 7850 you have.

 

[WINTERLORD]

yea that's the temp ogf the top card the second card runs 8-14c cooler also here is the model http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161406

 

[ihog]

The top card is running hotter because it's sucking in the heat that the bottom card is giving off, in case you were wondering.

Also, do what JD88 suggested.