Arnab
Scattered in Quantum
can you explain how you have connected the sound system to your card??
normal/load temps of the card as shown here: Review - HIS ATI Radeon HD 5850 Review | bit-tech.net
but.. as seen here it does not cross 70degrees after Furmark 30mins run.
something is seriously wrong with your card.
TIM is a proccy critical component and its important thats it perfectly all right. adulteration by dust will hamper its heat conductive properties leading to heat build up in processor. change it if you can. Use ArcticSilver or anything similar..
dunno about coolers for AMD sockets check out coolermaster site.
I have my monitor connected with the DVI port as usual and my amplifier is connected wih HDMI port, to the card.The HDMI only serves as a sound gateway.
Now tell me what you think.