How hot is too hot for...

[crispy2010]

How hot before it melts?

 

[videopho]

if my fond memory serves me correctly...(2-3yrs ago)
70c idle & ~ 90ish c full load
The card broke on me once, then RMA'ed it, then rid of it. Whew...

 

[crispy2010]

Trying to go passive with it. I put a larger hs on it and after 5 mins of fear its 76C.

 

[BassBomb]

my 6600GT normally hits 80 max on its cooler

no problems in almost 2 years of use