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GPU fan 100% at idle

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/gpu-fan-100-at-idle.195946/

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Rahul01 Original post #1
Jan 10, 2016 at 9:27 PM
Hello,
Today I just started my PC and after welcome screen I observed a strong whining sound. After running HWinfo, it was GPU.
I just uninstall my catalyst driver 15.7
and GPU fan settled to normal.
I tried with catalyst 13.0 drivers same error occurred.
What's the reason.
( I attempt a unsuccessful installation of GTA 5. is it reason)

My rig spec
AMD 960T
M5A88M
HD 7770
CX 430V2
bssunilreddy
Jan 11, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Try to install Crimson Drivers from AMD Drivers page.

Link:AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.1 Hotfix Release Notes
topgear
topgear #3
Jan 11, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Hello,
Today I just started my PC and after welcome screen I observed a strong whining sound. After running HWinfo, it was GPU.
I just uninstall my catalyst driver 15.7
and GPU fan settled to normal.
I tried with catalyst 13.0 drivers same error occurred.
What's the reason.
( I attempt a unsuccessful installation of GTA 5. is it reason)

My rig spec
AMD 960T
M5A88M
HD 7770
CX 430V2


I don't think GTA 5 installation has anything to do with your GPU fan speed. Get the latest drivers for your gpu. Use HWinfo and make sure your gpu is not over heating.
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Rahul01 #4
Jan 11, 2016 at 11:39 AM
GPU is not overheating only fan is at 100%
I think temp sensor is malfunctioning, GPU z shows 0 degree.
its out of warranty now.
Is there any hope
chimera201
Jan 11, 2016 at 1:23 PM
The problem is with AMD drivers. Try to find the right driver.
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Rahul01 #6
Jan 11, 2016 at 1:56 PM
Tried with latest crimson drivers. Same error found.
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Rahul01 #7
Jan 14, 2016 at 10:05 AM
After updating bios my card is working properly. Thanks all.
topgear
topgear #8
Jan 14, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Bios of MB or GPU ?
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Rahul01 #9
Jan 19, 2016 at 6:34 PM
Motherboard
topgear
topgear #10
Jan 20, 2016 at 7:07 AM
hmm, that's a little strange.
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Rahul01 #11
Jan 20, 2016 at 10:37 PM
Ya little strange. I just ask a computer assembler about this incident, he suggest me to upgrade bios (he was also not sure about it)
But my card worked again.

BTW what's the warranty period of sapphire card 2 or 3 year.
topgear
topgear #12
Jan 22, 2016 at 7:39 PM
2 years int. but here we get 3 years I guess - from the distributor.