x1900 XT runs hot?

[Archer75]

I'm looking at the MSI RX1900XT. I can get it for $284.99 after rebate which is a great deal. My concern is from the reviews i've been reading it seems this card runs quite hot. And i'd be putting it in a Micro ATX case so there isn't alot of room in there or airflow.

Should I go for this card or is there something else that would run cooler but provide as good performance?

I was looking at a 7950GX2 but cost is quite high.

 

[fallguy]

Temps can get into the 90's with the stock cooler. Since the air is forced outside the case, i dont see it as an issue. But I dont run micro either.

 

[Entropy]

I just installed ATI Tray Tools, set the fanspeed to 50% and I don't go over 67 under full load.

 

[forcefed]

I just installed ATI Tray Tools, set the fanspeed to 50% and I don't go over 67 under full load.

In what game? I've hit 90c with my fanspeed at 80% during call of juarez.

 

[uniwarp]

90 degrees should be expected running graphics intensive apps, you know, games...