I have a GPU temp question... only mining for about 3 months and the weather has been nice- however, the last 3 days here (in Texas) its starting to warm up and my back room and rigs are showing the results. I plan on moving the rigs to another room with better cooling in a few weeks, but until then please advise. I have 2 rigs with 3 GPU each (MSI R9280x) and also currently using 3 external fans to help. They normally all run in the 70-79c range but now I am seeing some peaks at 82, 83 on a few cards, and I know those will rise as our weather continues in that direction soon. What can I do to lower those temps? (I am ok to lose some hash in the process) Will lowering my intensity number or TC help? What max temp should I really be concerned with? I want the cards to last through their normal lifespan so don't want to really max them out too quick. I have heard 80c is what you want to stay under, but not sure if that is valid. I appreciate any advice!
yes lower intensity will lower temp. i don't think lower TC only will help.
If you lower itensity, check for hw errors you maybe have to adjust TC anyway.
try the temp-target option ("--temp-target 80" tells cgminer to keep your card around 80 degrees. and/or use "--temp-overheat xy" to prevent overheating.)
i would say: the cooler the better

but i think all below 80 is ok.
some of my cards are sometimes around 81 - 83 but not for to long (maybe 2-4 hours a day) and i don't worry about that.