Overheating

[Gingbeard]

I'm just worried that if I replace the graphics card, something else could go wrong! Seriously regretting buying it

 

[zigzag3143]

I'm just worried that if I replace the graphics card, something else could go wrong! Seriously regretting buying it

fisrt it should be off while you are fiddling around insudes it. a graphics card isnt that difficult to remove. I dont know where the wire is attached/disconnected but its got to be better than the possible alternatives. If you want to try and get a picture of it uploaded i might be able to give you some help.

ken

 

[archie123]

there is no mention of your gpu temp there , can you not do us a screenshot of the monitoring software after some heavy usage???

then 8800gs has a feed from the psu a 6 pin pci\e power connector the fan speed is regulated from a controller built into the board and controlled by the divers or a third party app

the temps from your bios are no good to us , download the app i linked to run it and take a screenie (print screen)

 

[Gingbeard]

there is no mention of your gpu temp there , can you not do us a screenshot of the monitoring software after some heavy usage???

then 8800gs has a feed from the psu a 6 pin pci\e power connector the fan speed is regulated from a controller built into the board and controlled by the divers or a third party app

Could you please reccommend some monitoring software? I just went into the PC BIOS.
It appears that if i poke the PCI\E wiring even slightly, the monitor turns itself off... requiring a restart, so I'm nolonger very sure if it is a overheating issue

 

[zigzag3143]

its not overheating with those temps its a loose wire. you might be able to wrap insulation around it to prevent it from arcing but be CAREFUL. only poke around with the power off and the plug disconnected.

Ken

 

[Gingbeard]

OK, will do. I am currently contacting the seller of the PC to see if I can get a refund. If not I will defo try that out. Thankyou so very much for all of your help and dedication.

Regards
Jamie Mann

 

[zigzag3143]

OK, will do. I am currently contacting the seller of the PC to see if I can get a refund. If not I will defo try that out. Thankyou so very much for all of your help and dedication.

Regards
Jamie Mann

My pleasure and good luck. If he offers you a replacement make sure its new not refurbished.

 

[archie123]

there is no mention of your gpu temp there , can you not do us a screenshot of the monitoring software after some heavy usage???

then 8800gs has a feed from the psu a 6 pin pci\e power connector the fan speed is regulated from a controller built into the board and controlled by the divers or a third party app

Could you please reccommend some monitoring software? I just went into the PC BIOS.
It appears that if i poke the PCI\E wiring even slightly, the monitor turns itself off... requiring a restart, so I'm nolonger very sure if it is a overheating issue

the link is in my first post in this thread on the other page

you mean the power connection on the GPU? (pcie wiring)

 

[Gingbeard]

yes, the "power connection on the GPU? (pcie wiring)"

will do temp checks tomorrow

 

[archie123]

i wouldnt bother mate get the wiring sorted first a bad connection could fry your GPU