Idle temps 6600gt

[firewall]

Just wondering what are the normal Idle temps for 6600gt GPUs?

My MSI NX6600GT-TD128E has been idling around 50-54 degrees celsius. Is that normal? I added some generic heatsink paste to improve cooling but it didn't had too much effect. I had a fan blow on the card from one side but it is still running at the same temps but idling at 49-51 degrees. Under load, the card still crosses 87 degrees and that is from runing NFS:MW.

Any suggestions not involving buying a seperate cooling solution/gpu cooler?

 

[akshayt]

Even without gaming my xfx can reach 60'C +

 

[firewall]

Hmmm. Read AT's review of the 6600gt card by 11 manufacturers.... They tell of the same heating problem with cards from three brands....

 

[akshayt]

At load mine might cross 80

 

[BassBomb]

50 idle isnt bad its actually decent

reseat the heatsink with AS5

87 is a little on the high side.. average 6600GT's stay between 70~80, mine doesnt go over 65 if i can recall