Worth a laugh -

I was wondering why AOE3 was stuttering every now and then..



It seems to hit ~135c and then throttle back for 30 seconds or so. Dunno how accurate that reading is but its burn-ya-fingers hot.  

rofl !

Phew, its only hitting 120c according to the nvidia log

QuoteCurrent Time          GPU1:(ºC)    
2007/11/26 23:57:0     103          
2007/11/26 23:57:4     106          
2007/11/26 23:57:8     106          
2007/11/26 23:57:12    107          
2007/11/26 23:57:16    107          
.....      
.......
......
2007/11/27 0:0:24      120          
2007/11/27 0:0:28      120          
2007/11/27 0:0:32      120          
2007/11/27 0:0:36      118          
2007/11/27 0:0:40      104          
2007/11/27 0:0:44      97          
2007/11/27 0:0:48      95          
2007/11/27 0:0:52      92          
2007/11/27 0:0:56      90          
2007/11/27 0:1:0       95          
2007/11/27 0:1:4       88          
2007/11/27 0:1:8       85  

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Still pretty toasty, shouldnt be that hot IMO. First action should be to try cleaning the HSF.

I had a 6600GT, got mental temps. Replaced the HSF with an aftermarket solution, sorted it nicely. Try checking around for a new HSF.

Quote from: White GiantI had a 6600GT, got mental temps. Replaced the HSF with an aftermarket solution, sorted it nicely. Try checking around for a new HSF.

that thing was awesome compared to one running a standard HSF.  

thermal compound might help.