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sibble · 11-01-2009, 03:21 PM

I unplugged the fan to my graphics card because it's loud as hell, and added a case fan right under where the fan is. Is this safe? Like will my gfx card overheat? I have a GeForce 8800GT and I don't really play games at all, just graphic design. My case has really good ventilation. I'm kinda worried the gfx card will catch on fire or something and burn my house down :/

retrac1324 · 11-01-2009, 03:26 PM

if your unsure, don't do it. Try using temp monitoring programs like Speedfan to compare the temps.

coldcheeks · 11-01-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sibble

I'm kinda worried the gfx card will catch on fire or something and burn my house down :/

I highly doubt your house is going to burn down due to an overheating GFX, but anything is possible.

I'm sure you will be fine as long as you got a dedicated fan pulling the heat away from the card.

braccini7 · 11-01-2009, 03:38 PM

get a fanspeed controler and hook it up to the gfx card fan. and turn it on 30%. it wont be loud but with will still cool

CluckBuck · 11-01-2009, 03:53 PM

Like other people have mentioned first get a temp monitoring program to see how hot it is getting. I recommend Riva Tuner because it can adjust your stock fan's speed and well as a million other settings. If you're seeing temps in the 70's C then start to worry, if they're hitting the 80's then you better do something about it. Heat kills electronics so if you want things to last keep them as cool as possible.

Picard1595 · 11-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Also the 8000 series cards generate alot of heat, already so unplugging the fan off probably wasnt the best idea.

userrc651 · 11-01-2009, 08:13 PM

You know you could just buy an aftermarket cooler for it if the stock setup is too loud.

sibble · 11-08-2009, 03:57 PM

I sold it and got a 9800GTX.

itami · 11-08-2009, 04:10 PM

If there's a fan on it...don't unplug it, even if you think that it's "too loud".

11-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
sibble Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Reputation: 3 *cBay Rating:*	Unplugged fan on GFX card I unplugged the fan to my graphics card because it's loud as hell, and added a case fan right under where the fan is. Is this safe? Like will my gfx card overheat? I have a GeForce 8800GT and I don't really play games at all, just graphic design. My case has really good ventilation. I'm kinda worried the gfx card will catch on fire or something and burn my house down :/

11-01-2009, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
retrac1324 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 887 Reputation: 168 *cBay Rating:*	if your unsure, don't do it. Try using temp monitoring programs like Speedfan to compare the temps. __________________ >> Seller/Buyer Feedback Thread <<

11-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
CluckBuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 182 Reputation: 52 *cBay Rating:*	Like other people have mentioned first get a temp monitoring program to see how hot it is getting. I recommend Riva Tuner because it can adjust your stock fan's speed and well as a million other settings. If you're seeing temps in the 70's C then start to worry, if they're hitting the 80's then you better do something about it. Heat kills electronics so if you want things to last keep them as cool as possible. __________________ Simple GPT - The best GPT site around

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11-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
braccini7 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 86 Reputation: 6 *cBay Rating:*	get a fanspeed controler and hook it up to the gfx card fan. and turn it on 30%. it wont be loud but with will still cool

11-01-2009, 08:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Picard1595 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Reputation: 16 *cBay Rating:*	Also the 8000 series cards generate alot of heat, already so unplugging the fan off probably wasnt the best idea.

11-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
userrc651 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 837 Reputation: 64 *cBay Rating:*	You know you could just buy an aftermarket cooler for it if the stock setup is too loud.

11-08-2009, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
sibble Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 57 Reputation: 3 *cBay Rating:*	I sold it and got a 9800GTX.

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