Ge Force 5600 256mb overheating.

[PC_Nerd]

I have a GeForce 5600 (not ultra) 256mb on agp 8x and when windows is idling, it sits at 80c, i dont know where it gets to when i play games, but after i finish it usually is sitting at about 85c.

I have no idea why its overheating....

PS, I have the latest drivers

 

[Rik]

Have you checked to see if it's fan is working ok and if it's full of dust????

 

[PC_Nerd]

Have you checked to see if it's fan is working ok and if it's full of dust????

Yeah, of course.

It works just fine.

 

[Rik]

Then perhaps your case needs more ventilation!! Is there provision for more fans??

 

[PC_Nerd]

hey thats a good idea...

should be able to afford a couple next pay...

taking the side off the case is good enough for hot days until then.

I just hope 2 thermaltake 80mm smart fans, one each for the front and side is enough...

any other suggestions are still welcome

 

[Rik]

Slot coolers are cheap and effective too!!!!

If you don't know what i mean, do a google search on "slot cooler"!!!!