My graphics card was so hot that I couldn't keep my finger on it. Right now I'm using a different card but the other one is a lot better and I want to be able to use it again. Does anyone know why it would get so hot so fast?
2007-01-25 13:43:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I'll put the card back in later to see if the fan on it is working - thanks for the suggestion. I wasn't playing any games, windows had barely loaded and then froze because the graphics card had overheated. This card worked just fine a few weeks ago before my power supply failed. I wonder if that had something to do with it.
2007-01-25 13:58:21 · update #1
Matt H: I bought this ATI Radeon 9800 Pro brand new over a year ago. Like I said in my previous details it was working fine until my PSU failed. Unless I did it accidentally I never overclock it, I don't know how.
2007-01-25 14:03:31 · update #2
Usually the default "cheap" ati fan fails (mine did, saw that alot). I actually "mounted" a fan onto it to keep it going. (more airflow, but louder). The geforce I have was starting to get the same issue-failing fan-mounted a good fan on it (lucky it has a plastic cage on it) and is working like a dream again (around 40c).
2007-01-25 16:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might not be the video card's fault. Some models from the last couple years just run hot to begin with. But if you have poor airflow inside your case, that can cause them to run even hotter.
Also keep in mind that there are many components inside that are often running too hot to touch. The CPU/heatsink is one, the hard drive can be another. The video card is also sucking a lot of juice depending on the model. So it's not a surprise that it's hot.
It would help to know the make and model. Make sure you include as many hardware specs as you can in the future when asking stuff like this.
2007-01-25 13:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extreme overheating is usually caused by a bad fan. Either that or the heatsink has come loose which is dang near impossible. Anyhow my card could go from 20-30 deg Celsius to about 50 after booting.
2007-01-25 17:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have a cooling fan on it, verify it is spinning. But it should get a little warm in two mins, not hot. I could see if you're playing a game that requires alot of computing power from the graphics card (shaders on, 32 bit coloring, antialiasing, the works...) then it might get warmer than usual while playing it. But to get that hot in two mins sounds unreasonable to me.
2007-01-25 13:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dell Inspiron 531 comes inventory with none case followers if I bear in mind properly. The nVidia 9600GT, a overclocked 8800 equivalent, creates severe quantities of warmth to a factor bigger than a 8800GT. you need to characteristic air flow and followers to the case. The greater the greater desirable and because they are $5-$14 each that's going to be a low priced improve. additionally you prefer a sparkling skill grant because of the fact the 300w one is a poorly made one and you need to have a minimum of 450w with 500w cautioned.
2016-11-27 19:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your card brand new? Or is it used (E-Bay). If you have over clocked it, then that would also make it heat up to that extent. However, some cards heat up like that at default speeds, and the chips are built to take it. But it sounds like you have unusually high heat. Could you list any error messages, and the make and model of your card?
2007-01-25 13:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by excentric_13073 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try additional cooling fans.
2007-01-25 13:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by feanor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋