Heat Problem
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Kage
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That should be okay since graphics boards only reach a temperature fresh-hold about 100 degrees C. They can run hotter than CPU's fine, and since yours is a heat sink only board, its definitely fine, as I wouldn't expect it to run cool.
My 6800 on the other hand on this old machine can sometimes reach 116 which causes a throttle back, slowing the card down, and slowing the game down as a result.
Its then that you have to worry and consider things aren't right
The only thing I can advise is check wires are clear, and that you have sufficient cooling sending air in and out in your case. Otherwise, air can't escape, and so, a board with no fan will just get hotter as it can't push air out itself.
My 6800 on the other hand on this old machine can sometimes reach 116 which causes a throttle back, slowing the card down, and slowing the game down as a result.
Its then that you have to worry and consider things aren't right
The only thing I can advise is check wires are clear, and that you have sufficient cooling sending air in and out in your case. Otherwise, air can't escape, and so, a board with no fan will just get hotter as it can't push air out itself.
