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random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 02:57 AM
Recently my 7600GT decided to die, so a friend gave me an old card of his. Its a 5800 Ultra, but the noise it makes is mind numbingly LOUD. Is there anything I can do to make it quieter, short of removing the fan?
schauerlich
May 22nd, 2009, 03:01 AM
Replacing the fan?
random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 03:05 AM
Replacing the fan?

I live a long way from any computer stores, so unfortunately thats not really an answer.
random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 03:29 AM
Someone has even posted a Youtube video of how loud it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYWaUJakMfg

Only this one is even louder, and the noise is really high pitched!
CharmyBee
May 22nd, 2009, 04:15 AM
The sad part is, the FX5800 Ultra isn't even worth the noise it causes. It's a slow card.

I guess the only other alternative is to underclock the already slow card and control the fan at a slower speed.
random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 04:24 AM
The sad part is, the FX5800 Ultra isn't even worth the noise it causes. It's a slow card.

I guess the only other alternative is to underclock the already slow card and control the fan at a slower speed.

It can play Quake IV and Doom III ok, so its more than ok for me at the moment speed wise. Its just the horrible high pitched scream it makes. You can hear it above headphones at full volume!

BTW, is it even possible to control the fan speed of this card?
Crafty Kisses
May 22nd, 2009, 04:25 AM
Try dusting the fan out.
random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 04:30 AM
Try dusting the fan out.

The fan is clean.

After some research this card seems to be noted for its noise. I think I just have to learn to bleed from my ears...
Crafty Kisses
May 22nd, 2009, 04:38 AM
Why don't you just buy some official nVidia ear plugs?

http://www.ratecityrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ear_plugs.jpg
random_hypocrisy
May 22nd, 2009, 04:40 AM
Why don't you just buy some official nVidia ear plugs?

http://www.ratecityrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ear_plugs.jpg

:p

Those arent for real are they?
pwnst*r
May 22nd, 2009, 04:42 AM
I live a long way from any computer stores, so unfortunately thats not really an answer.

half the reason they invented the internets.
Kareeser
May 22nd, 2009, 05:01 AM
A high-pitched noise coming from the card's fan?

Sounds like the fan could use some WD-40.
hanzomon4
May 22nd, 2009, 05:06 AM
Someone has even posted a Youtube video of how loud it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYWaUJakMfg

Only this one is even louder, and the noise is really high pitched!

We have lift off captain... really though, OMG wtf?!?!
gn2
May 22nd, 2009, 08:37 AM
There are a variety of GPU coolers that you can use to replace the original fitment.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article30-page2.html
http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/vgacoolers

But it might work out cheaper to sell the 5800 and buy a better card with passive cooling as standard.
Paqman
May 22nd, 2009, 08:51 AM
You can get heatsink kits to replace the fans on some cards. With an older card like that it shouldn't be producing too much heat. Your case fans should be able to cope easily if you switched it to passive cooling instead of a fan.
koleoptero
May 22nd, 2009, 01:02 PM
You can get heatsink kits to replace the fans on some cards. With an older card like that it shouldn't be producing too much heat. Your case fans should be able to cope easily if you switched it to passive cooling instead of a fan.

+1 for passive cooling