Is my MSI 6600 GT PCI-E running too hot?

[Deafgoat]

I just got a new computer and got the msi 6600 gt. I downloaded everest and was suprised to find that it was running at 42 Celcius at idle. I saw some other people had the same temperatures, so is this normal or is mine overheating? Thanks in advance and if you could give me any tips on how to get it cooler it would be most appreciated.

 

[mwmorph]

6600gts run very hot
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2295&p=19
yuo might want to try remounting the hsf and putting on some better TIM.

 

[fstime]

42C is good.

My 6800GT idles 52 w/NV Silencer 5.

 

[JasonSix78]

Originally posted by: BouZouki
42C is good.

Agreed, that's +/-10c cooler than my MSI 6600GT runs at idle. I wouldn't worry about that temperature. If you really want to you can do what mwmorph suggested buts it's not vital.

-Jason

 

[ddogg]

ya dude...that is a perfect temp for the card to be when idle! no need to change anything at the moment!

 

[ddogg]

Originally posted by: BouZouki
42C is good.

My 6800GT idles 52 w/NV Silencer 5.

i thought u had a 6800U based on ur previous posts?

 

[Keysplayr]

42C is quite chilly.

 

[JasonSix78]

Does the PCI-E version have temp monitoring? I had to flash the bios on my AGP to get it to work.

-Jason