Best way to cool 8800gts?

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AAAsnwbordr

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My 8800gts 320mb is idling at 52-54 degrees and 64 degrees on a full load. I'm guessing this is normal since the 8800 series run hot. It would be nice to somehow cool down the card though because even in the Northwest, summers can get hot and I don't wanna over heat my card. Just a couple of weeks ago, it hit 93 degrees out side. You can see how this would be a problem for a powerful desktop in a non-air-conditioned house. I wish I could WC it but the waterblocks cost a zillion dollars. Anyone know a good way to cool it?
 
thats not hot :) my 2 gtxs = 85c load :D

get a case with side panel fan that is position by the card so you can flip the fan so it will blow air toward it.
 
You're welcome to replace the air cooler, but don't come running back to us when your MOSFETS overheat. The stock cooler covers the whole card for a reason.

Tbh, you're only option is to by one of those waterblocks that also cover the whole card. But they're not cheap.
 
well the best would be water but you don't want to spend too much so get a better heatsink and add some fans to your case to increase air flow
 
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