Posted May 31, 2009 Ok my familys PC has started making loud whirring noises just like so many pc's before it. It was opened up and found to be the fan on the graphics card. It starts off quiet, but after a while gets really really loud. What is the cause and what is the solution? All I can think is that it's working overtime with all the heat recently. Though it's not like it's doing anything strenuous like playing games. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 31, 2009 Is it dirty? The fan might be speeding up cause it's full of dusty fluff, or even cause it's summer and warmer. If not the bearing in the fan might have gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) Is it a piece of shit graphics card? Does anyone game on that machine? If the answers are yes and no, then I'd replace it with a passively cooled cheap card, such as http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145831 (if it's a PCIe board). If you think you can replace the fan easily enough, there's no reason not to try Edited June 1, 2009 by RoadKill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 Funny thing is, it's a decent Nvidia. I can't remember what exactly, i'd call it mid-range. If it persists then i'll suggest replacing the fan. Cheers guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 Hit the Windows Key + R, type DXDiag and click on display. Tell us what it says. Graphics cards have moved on quite rapidly lately, you might find a new card as cheap (and more power efficient) than replacing the cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 I have a fanless graphics card, so I'm siding with that suggestion. (msi 7950gt <3) I mean you could spend £30-£50 on a decent fan (and there's getting it installed without trashing it - fans can be a real bitch to get on) http://www.quietpc.co.uk have quite a few fanless graphics cards. I'm not incredibly up to date on hardware these days but this looks like a nice piece of kit for just under £50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 It may have some dust in it, try cleaning it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 I thought this was going to be a thread about Choze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 I just said that... No, you didnt tell him to clean it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2009 I really feel for you, having no common sense and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 2, 2009 Hit the Windows Key + R, type DXDiag and click on display. Tell us what it says. Graphics cards have moved on quite rapidly lately, you might find a new card as cheap (and more power efficient) than replacing the cooler. Here you go http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9404/dxdiagk.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 2, 2009 A 9500 GS....It's on the newer side of things so I doubt the bearing in the fan is going out so to reiterate WnC and Caris check for dust and clean it first. If it's persistent after cleaning, then I suppose it could be the bearing. I would however suggest getting a passively cooled card on the cheaper rather than trying to replace the fan if that is the case. So long as no one games on the PC, it shouldn't pose problems. @Raining Again, a passively cooled 7950GT! Didn't those run hot with fans? Or do you just have a monster copper heatsink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 2, 2009 A 9500 GS....It's on the newer side of things so I doubt the bearing in the fan is going out so to reiterate WnC and Caris check for dust and clean it first. If it's persistent after cleaning, then I suppose it could be the bearing. I would however suggest getting a passively cooled card on the cheaper rather than trying to replace the fan if that is the case. So long as no one games on the PC, it shouldn't pose problems. @Raining Again, a passively cooled 7950GT! Didn't those run hot with fans? Or do you just have a monster copper heatsink? Fanlessss for teh win I bought this from quietpc.co.uk about 2 years ago (it was £200 at the time) picture! and the other side has a big copper heatsink like so: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 2, 2009 As I suspected. Or do you just have a monster copper heatsink? You could always go for a nice bit of Water Cooling. Personally I don't mind the fans and I've used the 4870 with some loud fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 2, 2009 How do you suggest cleaning things like this? I just hold the vacuum nozzle next to the dusty area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 3, 2009 You don't want to do that. At least I wouldn't suggest it. You don't want to create static electricity in any way either. I don't know if a vacuum will do that or not though. Stores do sell canned air, which you can buy and use to blow dust out of all the dirty areas. That's what I would recommend. Or if you hvae superman lungs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 3, 2009 You don't want to do that. At least I wouldn't suggest it. You don't want to create static electricity in any way either. I don't know if a vacuum will do that or not though. Stores do sell canned air, which you can buy and use to blow dust out of all the dirty areas. That's what I would recommend. Or if you hvae superman lungs... If you're going to use canned air then remove the card from the PC and disconnect the fan. Blowing air on to a fan will make it spin, generating electricity. You can fry the components. The best way tends to be to actually remove the cooler and give it a thorough cleaning then reapply (though you'll need some thermal paste). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
