HIS HD 5750 Iceq+ OVERHEATING! HELP!

[aaamerjee]

I am totally new to forums, so please forgive me if this is not the correct place to post this question.

I recently upgraded my Core 2 Duo machine with a new HIS HD 5750 Iceq+ 1GB GDDR5 graphics card and a Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W PSU (http://www.coolermaster.com/product....roduct_id=3738).
Reading this particular GPU's review on, and about how good the Iceq cooler is, I decided to monitor my GPU's temperature while gaming. So I was playing Crysis 2 at max settings on 1600x900 (native) resolution, when I saw that my card was topping at 81c at 100% load! The exact same card that was reviewed, it reached a max 68c on full load. Also, when idle, the reviewed card remained at 36c while mine idles at 44c. After going through various forums, I have learned that 81c at full load is normal for GPUs, but given that mine has an Iceq cooler, shouldn't it be lower? Do I need to worry or I am just over-reacting? I have the latest Catalyst drivers (11.8).

My Specs:
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz (stock)
Intel DG43NB Motherboard
4GB DDR2 RAM
HIS HD 5750 IceQ+ 1GB GDDR5 (stock)

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500W (http://www.coolermaster.com/product....roduct_id=3738)

Cooler Master Elite 334 Chassis (http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=4253)

P.S:
Room temperature is roughly 32-35C. Also, I have made it sure that dust is not the issue, since I regularly check my system for dust.

 

[farrengottu]

32C is crazy hot for a room temp. i think my room feels a bit hot at 25C. those reviews you read were likely made in a room at 22C.
your room is most likely your problem.
but your case doesnt come with the front 120mm fan so putting one there would help air flow a good bit.

 

[aaamerjee]

Thank you very much for the quick reply. Yes, 30-32c for a room temp is pretty hot, but I live in a crazy hot country
Yes, I will definitely go for a front 120mm fan.
Noob question: Can I install a front 120mm fan in that casing?

 

[renz496]

Can I install a front 120mm fan in that casing?

yes you can. the front intake fan should help to bring in cool air into your casing. you can also add another fan on the side if you want to.

 

[aaamerjee]

Best answer selected by aaamerjee.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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