not a gpu temp expert here but i think that's normal idle temp for your card.
my HD5870 idles @ 36C/157Mhz (full @ ~50C), apu a4-5300 idles @ 5C/800Mhz.
holy crap 80C idle?? that's waaaay too hot even for full load. what gpu was it? maybe too many dust
bunnies choking up the cooling system.

Originally Posted by
dlareG
well, just purchased a Corsair 450VS today with Powercolor HD 6770.
One Question to master @
keropi, @
LordZhen, and @
coolnezz,
Before i have a 80c temp on my old GPU while idle, now with new GPU, idle mode is 40c and while Playing Tera the temp is going to 50-55c, normal ra ni or i need more cooling system for my tower?