CessnaFlyer Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 hey guys. it seems that my NVidia GTX 650 has come across a problem cause the fan make a really loud humming noise after a short amount of flying time. so now I am on the internal graphics card that came with the computer. am I still going to be able to fly or do I need a new card? giving up on flight simulation for good:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Are you certain it's the fan on the GPU card? How do you know for sure? 1) When was the last time you cleaned out the inside of your computer, especially the blower fans and cooling fins of the heat sinks on the CPU, GPU, and in the power supply? Often, that's the big problem. The fans and heat sinks are just clogged up with dust. Some "canned air" and a small, soft paint brush can do wonders. 2) If you're a tinker-er(?) and/or electronically inclined, you can replace just the fan on the GPU. Usually it's attached to the card or it's associated heat sink with a couple small screws and a plug for the electrics. Very simple, really. You can easily order a replacement fan from numerous places on the net, like NewEgg, or CDW, or whatever. Just look for the Part Number on the fan it's self. 3) If you don't want to bother replacing just the fan, then yes, you need to replace the card. Once the fan goes south, the chip is likely to overheat and burn up, unless your software cuts back it's speed and power consumption automatically, to protect it. Like I say, quite often, if you don't clean the computer insides regularly, like once a week or there-abouts, just the build-up of dust can cause this problem, and a quick blow with canned air and an easy brushing will solve the entire problem. Hope that helps :D Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaFlyer Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 sorry it took so long to reply to this. but yes I got a new card as I took the old one to have it checked and it was smoked. lol giving up on flight simulation for good:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTweak Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 sorry it took so long to reply to this. No problem :) Even though you got a new card, and I'm glad you're fixed, BTW, what I said still applies. You absolutely must keep your fans and heat-sinks clean and as dust free as possible. Not to mention intake and exhaust screens.ports. Otherwise your new card will smoke-check pretty quick too. But, in any event, enjoy! Have fun too :D Pat☺ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Had a thought...then there was the smell of something burning, and sparks, and then a big fire, and then the lights went out! I guess I better not do that again! Sgt, USMC, 10 years proud service, Inactive reserve now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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