psu/fan question |
 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, 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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ryanoman psu/fan question Dec 30 2005, 12:00 PM
kryogenix Wait, your PSU fan speeds up, or all your fans in ... Dec 30 2005, 12:05 PM Someone_Like_You http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
Go there... Dec 30 2005, 12:15 PM
kryogenix QUOTE(Someone_Like_You @ Dec 30 2005, 12:15 P... Dec 30 2005, 12:32 PM ryanoman My fan for the whole case speeds up, my PSU fan do... Dec 30 2005, 02:13 PM ryanoman Thanks for the help.
Only thing is I can't fi... Dec 30 2005, 03:17 PM kryogenix Enter PCI Slot fan.
http://www.newegg.com/Produ... Dec 30 2005, 04:13 PM ryanoman Haha, cool! I didn't even know they had th... Dec 30 2005, 04:17 PM kryogenix Alrighty then.
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