MSI Hawk 6870 running too hot?

I heard this card is supposed to be running very cool, but it went up to 82c while my brother was playing Napoleon total war. The fans were running at 92%(!)

It idles at 43c however and while I'm playing skyrim it gets to 68c max.

So is this just the issue with Napoleon total war game?

Also is 68c a normal temp for this card?

I heard this card is supposed to be running very cool, but it went up to 82c while my brother was playing Napoleon total war. The fans were running at 92%(!)

It idles at 43c however and while I'm playing skyrim it gets to 68c max.

So is this just the issue with Napoleon total war game?

Also is 68c a normal temp for this card?

rengoyU

I suspect that's a result of poor case airflow. The MSI Twin Frozr II & III coolers both vent a lot of hot air into cases, causing a gradual build up of heat if placed into an enviroment with inadequate ventilation.

Can you give some details on your case, fan setup and also average ambient temperatures (if possible).