6600GT Card problem

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 04:57 AM

Hi Guys,

I have a crashing issue when playing games.

I bought a new Antec 500w powersupply today and it didnt help.

i have disabled the soundcard and tried it still crashes.

I have swapped the ram around, defragged, scan disked, updated all drivers. still happens.

My pc temps are about 45c and 38c.

I basically get 3 mins into playing and it will lock up forcing me to reboot...

Any ideas?

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 05:34 AM

Hi

Check the GPU temperature and the +12V.
You can use SensorsView (link in my signature).

Update DirectX.

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 05:39 AM

I have direct x c.

I just noticed my Video card fan istn spinning, so its obviously over heating.

Can i fix this and would this be the cause to my problems. Can i change any settings in bios for the fan to start working, like more voltage to the hardware>?

I dont think its anything else apart from running games the pc works fine.

Thanks mate

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 05:44 AM

cpu is 38c

+12v reads at 12

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 06:07 AM

If the video fan isn't spinning the card will overheat.
Make sure the fan gets power.

How old is the card? Maybe the fan needs to be replaced.

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 06:37 AM

Its about 3 years old. HOw can i make sure the fan gets power? In bios?

Its plugged into the PSU so it has power

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 06:43 AM

You have to open the case and have a look at the power connection.

Before you open the case:
Get rid of static electricity by touching a radiator or bare metal on the computer case.
Then unplug the computer from the wall outlet.

You will, most likely, find a lot of dust inside - especially at the fans/heatsinks.
Remove it with canned, compressed air.

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 06:57 AM

i have removed all dust etc.

My question is the fan supposed to be spinning at all times?

The fan power connection is secure

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 07:17 AM

Yes, it is supposed to spin all the time.

Try using another PSU power plug.

I would replace a 3 year old fan. Zalman fans are good (and silent) - but a bit pricey.

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 07:20 AM

so i unscrew the current fan compartment and replace the unit. I dont understand this as the fan is quite unique to Nvidia.

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 07:25 AM

The fans/heatsinks are standard.

What brand/model is the 6600GT? AGP or PCI-E?

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 07:28 AM

Its AGP

So its just the fan inside i would need to replace?

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 07:29 AM

Yes, I think so.
I would take the card out and bring it to a computer shop - they will find a replacement.

Finch05 · 03-06-2008, 07:41 AM

thanks for your help mate!

SO its not worth buying a new card you think? When the fan stops workings its only a matter of replacing the old fan?

**Deleted090308** · 03-06-2008, 07:45 AM

It depends on what fan you choose - it might cost more than a new card.

When/if you get a new video card you have to consider the PSU.
The 6600GT "pulls" between 20-50 Watts. Don't get anything more demanding.

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=7&t=9354

03-06-2008, 04:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	6600GT Card problem Hi Guys, I have a crashing issue when playing games. I bought a new Antec 500w powersupply today and it didnt help. i have disabled the soundcard and tried it still crashes. I have swapped the ram around, defragged, scan disked, updated all drivers. still happens. My pc temps are about 45c and 38c. I basically get 3 mins into playing and it will lock up forcing me to reboot... Any ideas?

03-06-2008, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem Hi Check the GPU temperature and the +12V. You can use SensorsView (link in my signature). Update DirectX.

03-06-2008, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem I have direct x c. I just noticed my Video card fan istn spinning, so its obviously over heating. Can i fix this and would this be the cause to my problems. Can i change any settings in bios for the fan to start working, like more voltage to the hardware>? I dont think its anything else apart from running games the pc works fine. Thanks mate

03-06-2008, 05:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem cpu is 38c +12v reads at 12

03-06-2008, 06:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem If the video fan isn't spinning the card will overheat. Make sure the fan gets power. How old is the card? Maybe the fan needs to be replaced.

03-06-2008, 06:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem Its about 3 years old. HOw can i make sure the fan gets power? In bios? Its plugged into the PSU so it has power

03-06-2008, 06:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem You have to open the case and have a look at the power connection. Before you open the case: Get rid of static electricity by touching a radiator or bare metal on the computer case. Then unplug the computer from the wall outlet. You will, most likely, find a lot of dust inside - especially at the fans/heatsinks. Remove it with canned, compressed air.

03-06-2008, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem i have removed all dust etc. My question is the fan supposed to be spinning at all times? The fan power connection is secure

03-06-2008, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem Yes, it is supposed to spin all the time. Try using another PSU power plug. I would replace a 3 year old fan. Zalman fans are good (and silent) - but a bit pricey.

03-06-2008, 07:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem so i unscrew the current fan compartment and replace the unit. I dont understand this as the fan is quite unique to Nvidia.

03-06-2008, 07:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem The fans/heatsinks are standard. What brand/model is the 6600GT? AGP or PCI-E?

03-06-2008, 07:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem Its AGP So its just the fan inside i would need to replace?

03-06-2008, 07:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem Yes, I think so. I would take the card out and bring it to a computer shop - they will find a replacement. Last edited by Deleted090308; 03-06-2008 at 07:31 AM.

03-06-2008, 07:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Finch05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 OS: XP	Re: 6600GT Card problem thanks for your help mate! SO its not worth buying a new card you think? When the fan stops workings its only a matter of replacing the old fan?

03-06-2008, 07:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: 6600GT Card problem It depends on what fan you choose - it might cost more than a new card. When/if you get a new video card you have to consider the PSU. The 6600GT "pulls" between 20-50 Watts. Don't get anything more demanding. http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=7&t=9354