So did I mistakenly purchase the worst 6950's ever made? [XFX 6950 1GB]

[runlinux]

how are your cards spaced in your system? i bet the top card is being choked of fresh air. try them one at a time in the top slot. your best option though is to take the side panel of your PC off and place a small box fan right there. you dont want you cards to get over 80c for everyday use. you'll burn them out in a month.

[sanjuro]

those are really high temps. i think one of ur cards is blocking the airflow to the other.
about 70-80ish would be acceptable temps for 6950s