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Freis968

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Mar 1, 2007
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Ocoee, Florida
I have the ATI 3870 HD graphic card and the thing is spinning constantly and it is rather annoying in sound. Is there a way to turn the speed down or put it in idle? I don't see why the card has to work so hard when I am just reading the forums here.
 
I have the ATI 3870 HD graphic card and the thing is spinning constantly and it is rather annoying in sound. Is there a way to turn the speed down or put it in idle? I don't see why the card has to work so hard when I am just reading the forums here.

I bought a fan cooling system which slows down my fans quite much:
http://www.provantage.com/targus-awe01us~7TGUA06M.htm

Works great if you have a Laptop. I see you have a Mac Pro. Wish I could help you there.
 
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