Overheating?

The CPU absolutely is.

The GPU is high, but unless you're doing a lot of gaming and such it shouldn't be an issue.
 
I play WoW a lot. This could be the reason my video cards keep dying after 3 months. If I just get a new heatsink would that fix the problem? I'm unsure of what kind I would need.
 
What CPU do you have in that machine? Are you also using the stock heat sink? Upper 60's (Celsius) is high, but not unheard of for certain CPUs.

Those GPU temps are normal. Is this reading right after you have played a game for a while or at idle?
 
The temps recorded were after a whole day of the system being on.

I have a custom built PC that's a few years old but I can't remember what type of heatsink I have.

Intel Pendium D CPU 2.66 GHz
1gig RAM
GeForce 210
 
ur case probably has poor airflow and not enough fans in it. I advise you to get a new one and while ur at it get a new computer!
 
One of my fans wasn't running properly, I got it working again and my GPU has gone down about 4 degrees in a couple of hours as a result. I think it was just an issue of lack of air flow.
 
BagOfDeadCats said:
Intel Pendium D CPU 2.66 GHz
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Do you have a Pentium Dual Core, or an actual 'Pentium D' (D's were 800 and 900 series, so 8xx or 9xx)?

If it's an actual older Pentium D, they typically ran a bit on the hot side, so you may not be as bad off as you think. If it's a newer Pentium Dual Core, then maybe other issues with dust or airflow. Was the fan you mentioned one of the case fans?
 
BagOfDeadCats said:
One of my fans wasn't running properly, I got it working again and my GPU has gone down about 4 degrees in a couple of hours as a result. I think it was just an issue of lack of air flow.
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Airflow is your friend. :)

Yeah, since those were idle temps for the GPU, it was a bit high. If that CPU is a Pentium D 805, then you are running hot. Check to make sure your heat sink isn't crusted with dust and that its fan is running well.
 
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