do u know a stress temps are. if not. id just play a game for like 20 min. then quickly hit win+d and check ur temps. or there are apps that can do that for u..
ATiTool will stress your card\monitor temps at the same time.
newer cards seem to be able to take MUCH, MUCH more heat. my 8800GTS's throttle down temp is a staggering 110c! you could boil water on the heatsink at that temp!
do u know a stress temps are. if not. id just play a game for like 20 min. then quickly hit win+d and check ur temps. or there are apps that can do that for u..