My gpu is idling at 73 Celsius is this normal?

Answer 1

it is a bit high, especially at idle. that temp wont damage the card but im sure it must get higher when you play any games or do something graphically intensive.

Was this temp recorded right after doing such an activity? if so, then this is a perfectly fine temp.

also, if you are running folding@home or a similar program, then this will increase your idle temps.

try turning up the fan speed on the card if you can. if not, take of the side panel on your computer and put a fan blowing inside. just make sure you dont get anything inside the computer while its running