GeForce 9800GT idle temp question..?

[jmp_78]

Afternoon,

My recently purchased Asus 9800GT 512MB graphics card came with a software utility called SmartDoctor. This measures the temperature of the graphics chip. I am a little worried at the idle temperature, and want somebody to please re-assure me... or warn me

With the fan set to 100% the idle temp is 63 degrees C. When gaming this rises to 80/85 degrees C. The BIOS on the card has been brought up-to-date (made no difference), and my case is as clutter-free as possible with regards to cables. If I run the PC with the side of the case off, the idle temp drops to 52 degrees C, and no more than 65 when gaming.

Therefore, my main question is - should I be worried?

For reference, my card is the following:
http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=2&l2=6&l3=656&l4=0&model=2630&modelmenu=1

 

[linktoinsanity]

Check airflow around your case. If it's not as bad with the cover off, then it looks to me like a problem with the case, not the graphics card itself.

Check that you have set the rear fan as an exhaust fan, blowing air out of the system.

 

[jmp_78]

It doesn't really have any fans..! It's as Asus 'Vintage' case - was built for me as a barebones kit.

I recently bought an Antec 300 Gaming Case as I'm building a new PC myself, and the 9800GT will be moving into it. This case has many fans, so I hope the temp will drop?

However (in the meantime) - somebody else has told me that this chip will be okay upto about 90 degrees C.

 

[jmp_78]

In fact... does anyone know if it's possible to get an aftermarket cooler for the 9800GT??

 

[Deathwish]

My 8800GT (Essentially the same as the 9800GT) idles at 60deg.

Seems to be happy enough. Tho, it is about to be watercooled