Radeon 7870 idle temperature

[bago21]

I just installed a new gigabyte OC radeon 7870 yesterday and the current idle temperature that i am getting off of Catalyst control center is 44-48degrees.I read on most reviews that the average idle temperature was anywhere from the low 30s to high 20s so I am wondering if my 40 degrees is something i should worry about. The temperature while playing witcher 2 on ultra was around 66 degrees which seems okay.I live in the Caribbean and the avg temperature is about 33 Degrees as well as the case im using isnt huge but i made sure not to block the card itself with any wires.

 

[wanderer11]

Yeah that idle is high. Your load temps are fine though. If it is in a 33C room you have absolutely nothing to worry about.

 

[Kari]

those temps are fine considering your ambient temp...

 

[chandz05]

Just bought the exact same card! It's crazy awesome. But yeah, my idle temps are around the low 30s, while my load temps (i.e. playing Battlefield 3 for about 1 hour with everything maxed) are in the mid 60s. But again, my ambient temperatue is around/below 25 degrees, so yeah I think you're good. Enjoy your card!

 

[prototype18]

Yes you are good. That 33C increase the idle temp. But as soon as you dont get above 70-75 on load on high fan you are safe.

Good luck !

 

[bago21]

Best answer selected by bago21.

 

[FlameFoxx]

My idle temps are 41c when I have the fan speed upto 46%, and then reach 90c when under 100% load. Should I be worried?