Why is my graphics card getting so hot? Someone help please!

I have a nvidia 6800gt and for some reason since i bought it, the gpu is so damn HOT! Why is this? I have a 400w psu so it aint that. Oh and just to let you know how hot it is try 80-100 degrees when playing games and 70 when idle. Just so you know i have not overclocked it either. Please help somebody!hoosin91

Maybe the Fan didn't work... try open the case, turn your computer on and check your 6800gt Fan...

Small case hot room? I presume with a 6800gt your not playing too taxing games, although if the temperature is significantly affecting performance, all i do is take of the PC's side panel and open a window. It'll cool the GPU down by a few degrees.meischris39

Yh these temps are with my case side open and its by a window with a fan blowing into it.

[QUOTE="hoosin91"]I have a nvidia 6800gt and for some reason since i bought it, the gpu is so damn HOT! Why is this? I have a 400w psu so it aint that. Oh and just to let you know how hot it is try 80-100 degrees when playing games and 70 when idle. Just so you know i have not overclocked it either. Please help somebody!Aldouz

The fan does work lol

Maybe the Fan didn't work... try open the case, turn your computer on and check your 6800gt Fan...

[QUOTE="Aldouz"]

[QUOTE="hoosin91"]I have a nvidia 6800gt and for some reason since i bought it, the gpu is so damn HOT! Why is this? I have a 400w psu so it aint that. Oh and just to let you know how hot it is try 80-100 degrees when playing games and 70 when idle. Just so you know i have not overclocked it either. Please help somebody!hoosin91

The fan does work lol

Maybe the Fan didn't work... try open the case, turn your computer on and check your 6800gt Fan...

The fan does work.