GPU overheating?

[PcGamer]

Okay so i got a brand new asus gtx 550 ti a cheaper model cuz its 192bit, when i run any 3D game i got temperatures up to 80 c now i made a hole in the bottom whit a pipe so all the hot air would flow out from the gpu and still getting up to 75 c at full work so now im wondering any ideas to cool it down? and is 75 c bad and will it minimize the life lenght of gpu? the gpu fan sounds pretty terrible at 75 to good i got my surround sound

[XPS Designs]

I could suggest liquid cooling your comp but this is a hassle and expensive, so maybe you could try and put like a desk fan at the back of your computer.
Theres also programs like Rivatuner that adjust the fan speed manually.
You could also try a Thermalight heatsink depending on your model (Product | Thermalright Ultimate CPU Cooling Solutions! USA)
Let me know if this helps

[PcGamer]

Hey! i tried a deskop fan for fun but then the card got up to 80c but now i attached the new thermal compund and it runs at 70 c but could be better cuz the fan has a pretty bad noise at that temperature. I was looking at other heatsinks/fans for this gpu but they cost around 40$ and is it worth cuz thats half of the gpu price

[Atomic Rooster]

80°C isn't bad for a GPU under load. I believe they will shut down somewhere in the 100°C range. If your worried about it, try running EVGA Precision. It will allow you to increase the speed of you GPU fan to help bring the temps down some.

[PcGamer]

Well yeah readed this card takes 120 c at max but the problem is now the fan noise if it keeps under 70 its fine but over 69 the fan starts going loud

[Atomic Rooster]

Yea, the stock cooling fan does tend to get loud at speed. You do realize that hot air rises, so the "hole in the bottom whit a pipe" isn't really doing anything to draw the hot air out. Your best bet without spending a ton of money on a new video card cooler is to increase airflow through your case. You could attach a fan to that pipe or hole on the bottom to blow cool air onto the card, or if you case has a side vent, attach a fan there to blow cool air onto the card.

[PcGamer]

Hmm true words :3 Now im waiting for the fans to arrive in the mail then i gonna take a look at the airflow.

[NiceandSlow]

The stock cooler basically can't handle the heat when it is at load and you will need a aftermarket cooler for your GTX550.

[Muaherlaria]

Go get a aftermarket cooler. It can reduce the temperature dramatically.

[OhSnapWord]

Some cases have provisions for a fan in the side panel that blows directly on the graphics card(s). This has helped a bit in my situation.