graphics card problem

stid · 11-20-2005

recently installed a radeon 9800 (128mb) and eventually got it working as ive never done this kind of thing before. it worked well during my game (battlefield 1942) but i noticed a couple of white flickering specs that would appear now and again. these increased and about 25mins into the game my computer would just shut off. ive tried the same thing twice and the same thing has happend both times however when i just play music or go on the internet, there are no such problems.

also ive noticed the fan on the card doesnt spin (yes i pluged it in the right place) but i wasnt sure if it should be constantly spinning or just when it felt the need too. dont know if its all all connected.

thanks in advance:smiley:

Hengis · 11-20-2005

Hey stid, wb

Those "specs" or artifacts on your screen are a direct result of the fact that your fan is not working. The card is overheating my friend and you need to get a new fan - NOW - !

As you're in the UK, check out sites like overclockers.co.uk, dabs.com or microdirect.com. This is a great model, quiet, cool and you can get it cheaper than this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...7129&doy=20m11

stid · 11-20-2005

thanks for the quick reply. is there anyway to find out if its the wires/connector etc? ive just splashed out alot of money and dont fancy buying a new fan unless its absolutely neccasary:sad:

Hengis · 11-20-2005

Well, for a start, the 9800pro requires a power plug (molex) to be plugged into it for it to function correctly - ensure that it is connected. Also, check that the little white plug from the fan is connected to the socket on the board.

Knives2276 · 11-21-2005

A faulty fan is probably what happened to me. only i didn't act fast enough, Crashed and burned. :computer_

stid · 11-21-2005

the light comes on so its not entirely brain dead:icon_joke sooo can i connect any random fan to the card instead or do i need a specific kind? i have no understanding in this area. only discovered last night that the fans are detachable:huh:

Zimbo · 11-21-2005

It would be better to get a fan that is designed for the specific equipment, especially when dealing with graphics cards because they are such a strange shap/size.

11-20-2005	#1
stid Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 81	graphics card problem recently installed a radeon 9800 (128mb) and eventually got it working as ive never done this kind of thing before. it worked well during my game (battlefield 1942) but i noticed a couple of white flickering specs that would appear now and again. these increased and about 25mins into the game my computer would just shut off. ive tried the same thing twice and the same thing has happend both times however when i just play music or go on the internet, there are no such problems. also ive noticed the fan on the card doesnt spin (yes i pluged it in the right place) but i wasnt sure if it should be constantly spinning or just when it felt the need too. dont know if its all all connected. thanks in advance:smiley:

11-20-2005	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,767 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hey stid, wb Those "specs" or artifacts on your screen are a direct result of the fact that your fan is not working. The card is overheating my friend and you need to get a new fan - NOW - ! As you're in the UK, check out sites like overclockers.co.uk, dabs.com or microdirect.com. This is a great model, quiet, cool and you can get it cheaper than this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...7129&doy=20m11 __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

11-20-2005	#4
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,767 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Well, for a start, the 9800pro requires a power plug (molex) to be plugged into it for it to function correctly - ensure that it is connected. Also, check that the little white plug from the fan is connected to the socket on the board. __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

11-21-2005	#7
Zimbo Friend of PCHF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right here ! Posts: 2,148	It would be better to get a fan that is designed for the specific equipment, especially when dealing with graphics cards because they are such a strange shap/size. __________________ - PCHF Rules - PCHF Staff - Join the Team - Prework - Protect your PC - Tools - Inside your PC - Bootdisk.com

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