Graphics Card Too Loud

#16 MrBruce1959

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Posted 08 September 2010 - 11:28 AM

Another cause for system freeze-ups might be contributed to the PSU's ability to power up the video card with stability.

What is the output specs listed on your PSU?

The PSU may not be satisfying the demand made by the Video card.

Now as far as the cooling fan spinning faster, I would say its trying to do its job of keeping the video processor cool.

If the fan is making any unusual noises and this video card is new, I would wonder if the cooling fan has a defect of some sort.

Also, some cooling fans may be functioning properly, where the computer owner sometimes feels the normal sound the fan produces is louder than what they expect.

Since I can not hear how loud this fan is, I can not make a determination as if I would feel this sound is normal, or if there is a mechanical defect.

Bruce.

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#17 dc3

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Posted 08 September 2010 - 11:56 AM

The system requirements for that board are as follows.

650 Watt or greater power supply one 75W 6-pin and one 150W 8-pin PCI Express power connectors recommended.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814161335

Edited to correct my poor grammar. :thumbsup:

This post has been edited by dc3: 08 September 2010 - 12:24 PM

#18 MrBruce1959

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Posted 08 September 2010 - 12:07 PM

Thanks for posting the link above dc3! :thumbsup:

The power demand from this video card is quite high.

That's way I am concerned that the PSU is not capable of meeting the demand of this video card.

It is a nice card though, but the price of it is shocking to say the least. :flowers:

Bruce.

#19 HypNotYzd!

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Posted 08 September 2010 - 09:34 PM

Well these are my specs:

Intel Core i7 960 3.2Ghz LGA1366 CPU

Gigabyte X58A-UD3R LGA1366 DDR3 Motherboard

Seasonic X-650 Gold 80Plus Gold Power Supply

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 65bit OEM

G.Skill-Trident 6GB Kit (2Gx3) DDR3 2000 RAM

Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 5970

I had a lot of people tell me the psu could handle it but I could be wrong? Could it be the graphics card as well as the memory =S