Gaming Getting critical frame drops drops

[raulpica]

Well shit.
That means I need to get a new GPU then, enough of this old-ass hardware
What good GPU can I use with the specs in the OP post?

If you want a deal, get a used GTX260. Awesome GPU card, and you can get it for a steal.

Anyway, just give a look here: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

You can see where your current card is, and just look around for better cards. The cheaper one you find, get that.

 

[DCG]

that's a page that's gonna get bookmarked for me.
Thanks raulpica

btw. stupid that I forgot Tomshardware .....

 

[Xoo00o0o0o]

If he does decide he wants a GTX 260, I have mine I am trying to sell. It is in the WTS section. It is definitely worth it as it is the perfect entry level card for this year. I can play Battlefield 3 on almost high (shadows are turned down).

 

[AlanJohn]

Bump because I'm so poor I cannot afford myself a GPU
Can anyone tell me the cause of the overheating or how I might stop it?

 

[marcus134]

Can anyone tell me the cause of the overheating or how I might stop it?

it can be caused by several things:
dust cluttering the gpu heatsink fin ( and tar if you're a smoker)
gpu fan dying ( it may still work but it doesn't push enough air)
dried thermal paste between the gpu heatsink and the gpu die
gpu heatsink not properly seated ( loose screw, broke/dried washer)
improper case airflow (case fan dying, ventilation holes covered in dust)

 

[AlanJohn]

Can anyone tell me the cause of the overheating or how I might stop it?

it can be caused by several things:
dust cluttering the gpu heatsink fin ( and tar if you're a smoker)
gpu fan dying ( it may still work but it doesn't push enough air)
dried thermal paste between the gpu heatsink and the gpu die
gpu heatsink not properly seated ( loose screw, broke/dried washer)
improper case airflow (case fan dying, ventilation holes covered in dust)

Cleaned my PC from all of the dust, so its not that kind of problem.
But shit, it looks like I really have to do something with my GPU

Is there anything software-wise I could do?

 

[marcus134]

Cleaned my PC from all of the dust, so its not that kind of problem.

No amount of cleaning can solve those problems

gpu fan dying ( it may still work but it doesn't push enough air)
dried thermal paste between the gpu heatsink and the gpu die
gpu heatsink not properly seated ( loose screw, broke/dried washer)
improper case airflow (case fan dying, ventilation holes covered in dust)

Is there anything software-wise I could do?

you can set your fan speed to 100% from the start, it should take longer before it overheats
under-volt and under-clock the gpu
force a gpu bios flash with a homemade one that will force it to ignore the temperature and prevent it from throttling.

you can always try to place your comp. in the freezer.
you can over-volt the gpu fan ( will shorten the fan life span)

Also, there's always a possibility of defective heat sensor, did you confirm the temperature yourself?

 

[AlanJohn]

Cleaned my PC from all of the dust, so its not that kind of problem.

No amount of cleaning can solve those problems

gpu fan dying ( it may still work but it doesn't push enough air)
dried thermal paste between the gpu heatsink and the gpu die
gpu heatsink not properly seated ( loose screw, broke/dried washer)
improper case airflow (case fan dying, ventilation holes covered in dust)

Is there anything software-wise I could do?

you can set your fan speed to 100% from the start, it should take longer before it overheats
under-volt and under-clock the gpu
force a gpu bios flash with a homemade one that will force it to ignore the temperature and prevent it from throttling.

you can always try to place your comp. in the freezer.
you can over-volt the gpu fan ( will shorten the fan life span)

Also, there's always a possibility of defective heat sensor, did you confirm the temperature yourself?

When MSI Afterburner said that my GPU was going up to 115C, I opened up my lid, touched the GPU and it did not feel that blazing hot at all.

 

[marcus134]

When MSI Afterburner said that my GPU was going up to 115C, I opened up my lid, touched the GPU and it did not feel that blazing hot at all.

then we're down to 2 possibilities:

1. defective heat sensor
2. gpu heatsink not properly seated ( loose screw, broke/dried washer)

 

[AlanJohn]

UPDATE: I've been a moron and I found out that the thing I was touching wasn't actually my GPU, it was my CPU
I've actually found my GPU, and I found another fan, that isn't moving. I guess my fan isn't working, any ways to fix it?

 

[Rydian]

Any chance we can get some pics of the fan itself and the spot it plugs into?

 

[raulpica]

UPDATE: I've been a moron and I found out that the thing I was touching wasn't actually my GPU, it was my CPU
I've actually found my GPU, and I found another fan, that isn't moving. I guess my fan isn't working, any ways to fix it?

If it's broken, it needs to replaced.

As Ryd said, we need to see it. I seriously hope it's a generic one, otherwise you're gonna have a heck of a time finding a replacement.

 

[AlanJohn]

UPDATE: I've been a moron and I found out that the thing I was touching wasn't actually my GPU, it was my CPU
I've actually found my GPU, and I found another fan, that isn't moving. I guess my fan isn't working, any ways to fix it?

If it's broken, it needs to replaced.

As Ryd said, we need to see it. I seriously hope it's a generic one, otherwise you're gonna have a heck of a time finding a replacement.

Best pic I've been able to get:

Spoiler

It's upside-down

This photo was taken while I was running CS:GO. As you see, the fan is a dud.

 

[raulpica]

UPDATE: I've been a moron and I found out that the thing I was touching wasn't actually my GPU, it was my CPU
I've actually found my GPU, and I found another fan, that isn't moving. I guess my fan isn't working, any ways to fix it?

If it's broken, it needs to replaced.

As Ryd said, we need to see it. I seriously hope it's a generic one, otherwise you're gonna have a heck of a time finding a replacement.

Best pic I've been able to get:

Spoiler

It's upside-down

This photo was taken while I was running CS:GO. As you see, the fan is a dud.

Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/75mm-VGA-Video-Card-Fan-For-8600GT-9600GSO-GTS450-GTS-R128015SH-3Pin-0-32A-186-/110883747877?pt=US_Video_Card_GPU_Cooling&hash=item19d12fb825

Also: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-ASUS-8600GT-9600GSO-GTS450-GTS260-Video-Card-Replacement-75mm-fan-R128015SH-/270835056759?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3f0f070077

 

[AlanJohn]

I found this cooler from an old PC:

It doesn't fit, is there anything I can do with it?

 

[marcus134]

I found this cooler from an old PC:

It doesn't fit, is there anything I can do with it?

while you may be able to do something with some ducktape and imagination, you should either go with rauplica's solution or buy a whole new cooler for your card.

 

[chains_of_androm]

I get massive frame drops in D3..only in the sewers in act 2 though and usually only at intersections..very weird.

 

[raulpica]

I found this cooler from an old PC:

It doesn't fit, is there anything I can do with it?

If the fan is of the same diameter of the old one, you can cut out precisely the fan in the center, place a lot of superglue in the center (DON'T cut the center otherwise the fan won't spin anymore.) and stick it there. You'll have to do a bit of trickery with the cables, though.

 

[AlanJohn]

Naahhh, I dont wanna do that stuff.
Welp, it seems I'll have to wait until I get my GTX i550 ti.

 

[raulpica]

Naahhh, I dont wanna do that stuff.
Welp, it seems I'll have to wait until I get my GTX i550 ti.

Wait, you can afford a $200 GFX card but not a $10 fan from eBay?