Vista makes gfx fan run at full blast

2007-03-24 15:46:32

#1

{HMS}_jee: Member; +15|7111

Ok I recently updated to Vista Home Premium (32-bit) and installed the 100.65 drivers for my 7900GS and it caused the gpu fan to run at maximum speed 24/7, even when at the desktop idling. Tried the beta 101.41 drivers same thing happens.

When using XP this would only occur when I booted up 3D intensive programs like games, otherwise my comp's pretty much silent when idling or doing normal desktop activity. I've managed to resolve the problem by reverting to the default Vista 7.14.10.9686 drivers, and while it's back to normal now, the fan still kicks in when opening certain 2D programs such as MSN Messenger (?). Also I'm unable to play any games with these drivers because of some colour flickering/screen distortion problem

So does anyone know of a fix other than using programs like RivaTuner or nTune to manually set the fan speed, or shall I just wait until the fags at nvidia get their act together and release some proper drivers for vista

2007-03-24 15:54:18

#2

The#1Spot: Member; +105|7005|byah

Whats wrong with it running at full blast.

2007-03-24 16:17:12

#3

{HMS}_jee: Member; +15|7111

The#1Spot wrote:
Whats wrong with it running at full blast.

Like I said when I was running XP, the fan only kicks in when I start up a game whereas in Vista it's on all the time, right from upon start-up of the pc. And what's wrong with it running at full blast? It's fucking LOUD that's what, and it will surely wear the graphics card out a lot faster.

Last edited by Punkbu$ter (2007-03-24 16:27:27)

2007-03-24 16:18:38

#4

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6991|South Florida

might wear the fan...

15 more years! 15 more years!

2007-03-24 16:27:49

#5

killinzero1: Member; +14|6853

ya because now were in the new generation of OS. soo ur graphics card will be used more

2007-03-24 16:29:15

#6

l41e: Member; +677|7113

I really don't get the point of operating systems that use up as much GPU power while sitting idle with windows open as some early-decade shooter games.

2007-03-24 16:50:06

#7

{HMS}_jee: Member; +15|7111

killinzero1 wrote:
ya because now were in the new generation of OS. soo ur graphics card will be used more

No, it's definitely a fault on nvidia's part from what I've read on other tech forums. The microsoft drivers that came pre-installed with Vista work fine, except when it comes to gaming. Nvidia's can't seem to tell the difference between 2D and 3D apps so it just sets the card on full auto. Their next batch of drivers don't look too promising of a fix either, so looks like it's gonna be a while and I really cannot be bothered to reinstall XP.

2007-03-24 17:27:45

#8

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|7107|Deep In The South Of Texas

Replace the stock fan with a Zalman. They're quieter and cool much better. Other than that you're stuck until nVidia releases a fix.

This is another reason why I'm sticking with XP for a while.

2007-03-25 14:33:32

#9

Mad Ad: Member; +178|6976|England, UK

Vista makes the baby jesus cry

2007-03-25 15:56:23

#10

{HMS}_jee: Member; +15|7111

For anyone encountering a similar problem in Vista, I've just found a working solution:

Simply go to the Control Panel > System & Maintenance > Power Options and set the power plan to 'power saver' and the fan speed will go back down to its usual speed after a few minutes If you decide to start a game, make sure you change back to the 'balanced' or 'high performance' setting otherwise your cpu will be running slightly slower than normal.

Until then we'll just have to wait until nvidia implement some form of fan control into their drivers.

2007-03-25 17:43:54

#11

ReTox: Member; +100|6964|State of RETOXification

It depends on what version of Vista you buy as well. The versions with the "advaced graphics" stuff (I think Pro and Premium?) draw everything to DX3D surfaces. Since everything is totally 3D, albeit displayed planar, your card will produce more heat and need the fan on more often.

Even at its most intense though I wouldn't think Vista would "require" a fan to be on all the time. Looks like you found, and solved, one of the many issues with Vista that hopefully the first major service pack will address.

2007-03-26 21:06:12

#12

dreamsayer: Member; +0|6707

Here is my fix. I'm using the 100.65 WHQL 32 driver btw. I have a 7600 GT

Note: Ntune is not a good workaround. 1. It is meant for Nvidia motherboards. 2. The fan only remains quiet for a given session, a reboot or putting the system to sleep and re-awakening returns the fan to full speed. 3. Ntune is buggy with Vista.

Open Power Options/Settings and select Power saver as the plan.
Click on Change plan settings for the Power saver.
In the next window select Change advanced power settings
In the Power Options Advance settings scroll down and expand Processor power management. For both Minimum processor state and Maximum processor state set both to 100%. Click ok Save changes. Note: It may take a minute or 2 for the graphics card fan to go off after performing these steps.

This is working flawlessly for me so far. Hope this helps everyone else and spread the word if it does! I know a lot of people are annoyed by this bug until a real fix comes from Nvidia.

2007-03-26 21:08:08

#13

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6904|King Of The Islands

Uh, turn of Aero?

"But I don't want to!"

Then have a noisy fan then.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2007-03-26 21:10:43

#14

dreamsayer: Member; +0|6707

Turning off Aero isn't going to turn off the fan! Read my post!

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