9600XT idle temperature

[ofn01]

I was wondering if anyone knew what the average idle temp should be for a
9600XT?

Mine is around 42 deg cel.
Under load it goes upto a max of 65 deg - is this considered high?

It is an abit which looks like this (so you get an idea of the hs/fan)

http://tienda.baluma.com/images/productos/t_graficas/abit_9600xt.jpg

 

[jb]

At a slow idle now this one is at 34c by using the control panel applet.
Don't think I've seen it above 48c or so after a round of HALO.

jb.

 

[ofn01]

At a slow idle now this one is at 34c by using the control panel applet.
Don't think I've seen it above 48c or so after a round of HALO.

jb.

Hmm I wonder why mine is so hot - what make is yours?
I might see if another case fan could help the cooling out a bit.

 

[jb]

ATI.. Running Two fans in the case.
You have cleaned the fans lately.. sorry seems most of the overheating
problems I deal with are caused by dust/dirt in the fan blades.

jb..

 

[ofn01]

ATI.. Running Two fans in the case.
You have cleaned the fans lately.. sorry seems most of the overheating
problems I deal with are caused by dust/dirt in the fan blades.

jb..

The card is pretty much brand new and the CPU/intake fan are less than 6
months old so also pretty clean!
I might consider investing in an exhaust fan