Graphics Card overheating problem

January 23rd, 2020

i have a nvidia geforce fx 5200
i think it has a overheating problem.
i have two fans
one is
the proccessor one which is at 4218 rpm
and the other one is at 1171 rpm
there is one on the back and i think the other one might be in the front.
are these speeds good enough or should i increase them.
or is the only other solution to get a new fan

Answer #1
if it’s a laptop, you could get a stand made for leaving the bottom open so it doesn’t overheat
Answer #2
nope its not a laptop
its a cpu
Answer #3

Bloodydemon wrote: Select all

nope its not a laptop
its a cpu
*Its a desktop.
Get better fans. If that doesn’t work get an aftermarket Gfx Card cooler. Or Buy a better case with more airflow.
Answer #4
are the fan speeds alright would increasing them help
Answer #5
should this be under helpdesk :O
Answer #6
ahh srry i meant it to be
i must ve put it here by mistake
Answer #7
So you have one on the processor right? Cause that is not going to help your gfx card. Where is the other one, front or back?
Increase the speed if you can. I have 6 120mm fans and a 200mm in my rig. All the 120’s run at 2000rpm. But your speed is not bad. What size Fan is it?
– Also this should probably be in help desk not graphics
Answer #8
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Answer #9
how can i check the size of the fan
i dont wanna open the cpu any other way of checking
by the way its at the back
Answer #10
Um ok. First point. Its called a computer, not a cpu. A cpu is a chip inside the computer.
Um it sounds like your not the computer type so I wouldn’t recommend getting a new case unless you know someone who is good with computers and can do it for you. Since you only have an exhaust fan, it sounds like you PC is suffering from lack of airflow. If your case has a space for it, i would recommend installing another fan at the front. If not and you want a quick fix. Try taking the side panel off and leaving it open.
Answer #11
k ty
Answer #12
try some PCI card exhaust fans that blow out through the rear of the case. ensure your computer case acts like a vacuum (all air travelling in one direction towards rear, or wherever the PSU exhaust is blowing).
place 2 pci card exhaust fans (above/below) the video card, if it doesn’t help, the environment in which the computer/case/components are in need to be arranged so it remains cool.
Answer #13
MY old old old dell , i think 2002 or 03 model has the fx5200 .. Never experienced any heating problems when i was using it , so most probably the problem is your airflow. Try taking out the side of your casing , and direct a table fan to your gpu.. Maybe it’ll help with the situation.
Answer #14
k thanks guys
could it have something to do with less thermal paste
Answer #15
ok i checked my thermal paste should there be enough for the heat sink to stay stuck on when i turn my graphics card upside down
Answer #16
well the thermal grease is there to provide a bonded contact with the cooler to the chip and isnt meant for sticking purposes. There should be enough pins on the cooler to hold it down