7970 Matrix Non-Platinum running hot?

[AdamTrans]

Hi all

I recently just purchased the 7970 Matrix Non-Platinum as there was no stock of the platinum version in South Africa and Im just wanting to know if this is normal.

Okay so when Im playing a game like bf3 my temperatures get to above 80 Degrees with everything on stock clocks, voltages and auto fan. But when I decrease the core voltage from 1257 to 1200 my temps then hover at 72-73 Degrees (Im using the latest Gpu Tweak 2.3.7.3).

Would other Matrix owners please share what temps you are getting with your cards. Im contemplating on whether to remove the heatsink and check the thermal paste on the gpu?

Any response would be much appreciated.

[immaturegizzmoe]

That sounds like normal temps compared with mine. While playing tomb raider on high settings, no over clocks, my matrix runs between 75 and 85 depending on room temp. With fans on auto. My load indicator though has yet to turn dark purple and has never turned red. So I guess everything is OK. I have been considering a w#terblock though.