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Okay... to put it simply the fan just died, right now. So I'm typing this up as quickly as possible, the fan has been making quite the loud buzzing sort of sound lately likely from it having to spin quicker than normal. I am unsure what the problem is, it may be the video card, or its fan or even the computers power supply. I would imagine it could also be dust... though as well it might just be past its prime, it is an old machine and I've had it for nearly 5 years.
Here is the information from my DxDiag, hopefully someone will be able to give me an answer. The fan just started back up again... though I don't know how long it'll last. I understand I may need to get a new card, but it'd be best to get some advice on this first.
Spoiler:
System Information
Time of this report: 2/23/2008, 03:21:21
Machine name: MINE-1PBWN1T8X2
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 05
System Model: P9851A-ABA 523N
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 247MB used, 1001MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
Display Devices
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0333&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/22/2006 11:22:00, 4527488 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/22/2006 11:22:00, 3994624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4073-11CF-2B47-0A2000C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0333
SubSys ID: 0x00000000
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
Sadly the entire thing would not fit so I left in overall information for my computer and the display area of the report.
I will also mention that I installed Service Pack 2 for Windows XP not too long ago, if that makes it any different.
The problem is the fan died. It is purely mechanical. It is most likely crammed with dust, or there is a cable touching it. You should have cracked the case immediately when it started happening and cleaned it. The bearing are most likely shot now so you have two options. Put on an aftermarket cooler that probably costs more than the card, or put in another card.
Before you do that, you should isolate the exact fan that is dying. Use your ear, or stop each fan temporarily (A tiny amount of pressure at the center is usually enough) long enough to tell which fan is going. If it is your cpu heat sink fan and not your video card, you will be in much worse shape if you let it continue.
Iam certain that is the video card's fan, I felt the fan when I heard the sound it was making stop, and that fan had stopped, so I would figure that means it was the video card fan. I really had little choice, I could've cleaned it out, but I'd have to go through my friend's father first, because the computer belongs to him. Though I'll mention to him that before we install a new video card, we should probably clean out the computer for dust.
If your case's design allows for it, a high flow 120mm fan positioned right over the heatsinks for the videocard drawing air in could potentially save your hide. It's still not ideal and I had that card up until a month ago, so I know you need a new one anyhow
IT'S GOT ME REACHING IN MY POCKET IT'S GOT ME FORKING OVER CASH
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH
Lord Commander Ursus MaximusRegistered User regular
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Before you do that, you should isolate the exact fan that is dying. Use your ear, or stop each fan temporarily (A tiny amount of pressure at the center is usually enough) long enough to tell which fan is going. If it is your cpu heat sink fan and not your video card, you will be in much worse shape if you let it continue.
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH