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 Dec 30 2005, 12:00 PM
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Here's the deal:
I installed a Nvidia GeForce 6600 (PCI-e) card in my computer. Supposedly my 'Maximum Power Output' on my power supply is only 305W, where the card requires a minimum of 350W. I figured this would be okay since I havn't filled all my PCI slots, I only have one hard drive, etc. It's been working just fine. However, when I play games, my fan seems to speed up considerably. So much that you can here it loud throughout the whole room.  I am curious, would buying a new power supply unit, probably 400W, stop the fan from having to speed up so much? I am worried the fan may break. I do not have an available spot to put another 80mm fan, I only have one available spot which is used.Thanks. |
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| *kryogenix* |
Dec 30 2005, 12:05 PM
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Wait, your PSU fan speeds up, or all your fans in general?
Is this a stock PSU that came with your computer/case? What brand is your PSU? I seriously reccomend getting a high quality PSU. Too many things can go wrong with bargain PSUs. I'd change the one that was bundled with my case, but it's a special form factor so it would be really hard to find a replacement. |
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Dec 30 2005, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 55 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,843 |
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| *kryogenix* |
Dec 30 2005, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(Someone_Like_You @ Dec 30 2005, 12:15 PM) This is out of date. |
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Dec 30 2005, 02:13 PM
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My fan for the whole case speeds up, my PSU fan does not. And yes it is a stock PSU that came with my Gateway 500GR.
As for the calculation site, it did not have a PCI-e video card option, so I chose a high quality AGP card. It suggests a minumum or 304W, lol. |
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| *kryogenix* |
Dec 30 2005, 02:38 PM
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Quite possibly, it's just that the 6600 is producing a lot of heat. Considering getting rounded cables or more fans, which might require you to get a better PSU, doh!
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Dec 30 2005, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the help.
Only thing is I can't fit more than one fan unless somehow I put it on the side... See here: http://images.tigerdirect.ca/itemdetails/G153-1008call2.jpg http://images.tigerdirect.com/SkuImages/ga...-1008-zbnew.jpg |
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| *kryogenix* |
Dec 30 2005, 04:13 PM
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Dec 30 2005, 04:17 PM
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Haha, cool! I didn't even know they had those. Anyway, you may close this now. Thanks for the help!
Lol, I could put that right under the video card for optimum performance. |
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| *kryogenix* |
Dec 30 2005, 05:24 PM
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Alrighty then.
Topic Closed. |
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