[jpokes85]

Ever since I got my new ATI RADEON HD 5970 my motherboard runs hotter. I have an asus p5n-e motherboard and I can't find any information anywhere about how hot is too hot for my north bridge. It runs at ~38C idle but now can get up to 55C under load and asus pc probe is set to set off an alarm at 45C. Also I have been having trouble with the HD 5970 (I think its a power supply issue) but I would like to rule out the motherboard overheating.

 

[ddrheretic]

Maybe it's time to add more fans or fans that push more air??

 

[ddrheretic]

I just added 6 120mm fans.. My 4980's overclocked went from burn your face off to make a grilled cheese on em.

 

[amakusa666]

Prob need more info, like what power supply you are using, and how well your pc case is airflow wise?

 

[jpokes85]

I just want to know the max temp for my northbridge I can take it from there but I can't find this information anywhere.