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Graham M · 24-04-2009, 15:17

Most 4850s that I've seen (and similarly modelled cards) run (under load) around 100 degrees, I don't think it's anything to worry about, you could try removing the fan and cleaning off the contact pad and replacing it with some thermal paste but I don't think there's a lot of point?

24-04-2009, 15:17	#2
Graham M - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Poole, Dorset Age: 40 Services: FreeSat+ Tivo V-Box VM 60MBit Posts: 13,365	Re: His 4850 512mb running very hot! Most 4850s that I've seen (and similarly modelled cards) run (under load) around 100 degrees, I don't think it's anything to worry about, you could try removing the fan and cleaning off the contact pad and replacing it with some thermal paste but I don't think there's a lot of point?