In case anyone else is a dumbass and has an overheating X1900

[Zigrat]

Well I finally figured out why my X1900 XT was idling at 70 deg and would artifact after 10 minutes of gamneplay-- stupid me forgot to remove the metal piece on the case blocking the fan exhaust.. it never occured to me because Ii was replacing a 7800 GT with an internal fan. Needless to say my idle temps are 20 deg C lower and I have no problems.. hopefully noone else is as stupid as I am, but if so maybe this will help.

 

[Polish3d]

LOL funny stuff

 

[TecHNooB]

What are the load temps like?

 

[Bull Dog]

Your poor card. Were you trying to kill it via asphixation?

Ought to be breathing much easier now.

 

[Cookie Monster]

Nasty...

 

[Exsomnis]

Ouch, lol.

 

[TAGImperialMarch]

lol...