Problem with new rig.

[zjlim86]

Hi, just got my new rig yesterday.

1) Is it normal for the cpu to be noisy which playing games like DMC?
2) can i use two connections (hdmi and vga) to connect to the cpu from the monitor at the same time?
3) how do I check the temp of my gpu and cpu?

Rig's spec:
P8Z77-V Pro Intel i5-3570
2x 4gb
128ssd + 1tb hdd
MSI R7870
CM centurion 6

 

[tony_ong]

the noise shld be the processor fan running at high speed to cool the processor down ba.

can download hardware monitor to see the temp.

 

[zjlim86]

what range of temperature are in the red?

 

[dinosau4]

generally CPU load temps should be Mid 60's and GPU range should be less than 80 to be safe.

 

[zjlim86]

generally CPU load temps should be Mid 60's and GPU range should be less than 80 to be safe.

More on the temp problem, when playing Bioshock, once I had to minimize the game and do my stuff with the game running in the background. My GPU temperature suddenly shoot up to 100 deg. Why is this so? I also realise that when I am playing the game, the GPU temperature max is around 80 deg.

 

[dinosau4]

suddenly shoot up..? got install driver? if the fan is not controlling the temp properly consider using a fan control program to manually adjust >_<

 

[Ark Law]

Check fan speeds (use MSI Afterburner to check) and see if they're physically working. My initial 7870 Hawk had a DOA fan. If temps persist despite further troubleshooting, bring the card down to Corbell for them to check/test

 

[gs]

check the cpu fan isit properly secure...if not mounted properly will cos temp to go up high..and the fan will spin to top speed to keep it cool..

 

[zjlim86]

Thank all for the reply

suddenly shoot up..? got install driver? if the fan is not controlling the temp properly consider using a fan control program to manually adjust >_<

MSI afterburner and GPU-Z show the GPU fan is working alrite, abt 1550 rpm. will continue to observe to see whether got further spike in temp again.

[/QUOTE]Check fan speeds (use MSI Afterburner to check) and see if they're physically working. My initial 7870 Hawk had a DOA fan. If temps persist despite further troubleshooting, bring the card down to Corbell for them to check/test[/QUOTE]

What does DOA mean? i guess Afterburner and GPU-Z can determine whether the fan is working or not.

1 Question: I thinking of buying extra fans, but will that really solve the temperature spike?

 

[tony_ong]

DOA means dead on arrival i think.