Hi All -
I just upgraded my G5 with an x800 (from the stock 5200fx) and it is just so loud! Its too bad because while the 5200 really wasn't that great of a video card, it was nice and quiet (no fan).
The x800's fan runs at the same speed all the time, which concerns me because this computer never gets a break. My G5 has now gone from being the quietest computer in the house to the loudest just by installing that card.
Is there anything I can do about this? I suppose there is not. It would be nice if they used a temp control on the fan so that it only rev'ed up when needed. My dangerous side is trying to convince me to mod the card with a temp controlled fan, but I know that is asking for trouble
I just upgraded my G5 with an x800 (from the stock 5200fx) and it is just so loud! Its too bad because while the 5200 really wasn't that great of a video card, it was nice and quiet (no fan).
The x800's fan runs at the same speed all the time, which concerns me because this computer never gets a break. My G5 has now gone from being the quietest computer in the house to the loudest just by installing that card.
Is there anything I can do about this? I suppose there is not. It would be nice if they used a temp control on the fan so that it only rev'ed up when needed. My dangerous side is trying to convince me to mod the card with a temp controlled fan, but I know that is asking for trouble
