Help my PC out!

[matnatz]

Well, I'm having some tech problems.

A freind of mine gave me his graphics card, I put it in my pc, my pc started whistling and screeching, so I did what seemed sensible and I bought a new power supply. It seems now that my main fan inside my pc has stopped working, and when I insert the graphics card, my pc still whistles.

Right now, I'm using an on-board graphics card and everything is fine.

Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

 

[reg42]

broken gcard?

 

[Admiral Stukov]

Start by checking that the graphics card and motherboard are compatible.
If they are, test the graphics card in an other PC to check that it is working properly.

 

[Mekado]

Well, I'm having some tech problems.

A freind of mine gave me his graphics card, I put it in my pc, my pc started whistling and screeching, so I did what seemed sensible and I bought a new power supply. It seems now that my main fan inside my pc has stopped working, and when I insert the graphics card, my pc still whistles.

Right now, I'm using an on-board graphics card and everything is fine.

Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

If the videocard he gave you has a fan it might be this one which is making noise.Does your pc fan turns back on when you remove the card or it's dead ?

 

[matnatz]

Well, I'm having some tech problems.

A freind of mine gave me his graphics card, I put it in my pc, my pc started whistling and screeching, so I did what seemed sensible and I bought a new power supply. It seems now that my main fan inside my pc has stopped working, and when I insert the graphics card, my pc still whistles.

Right now, I'm using an on-board graphics card and everything is fine.

Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

If the videocard he gave you has a fan it might be this one which is making noise.Does your pc fan turns back on when you remove the card or it's dead ?

My fan is not working at all now. Neither is the fan on the graphics card.

 

[matnatz]

The screeching seems to come from my graphics card. It seems that I need to connect my power supply directly to my GPU with one of these: http://www.shop.bt.com/products/startech-com-lp4-to-6-pin-pci-express-adapt-4JY0.html before it'll work (The card is an 8800.) As to why my main fan is not working, it's a mystery. Later I'll have a poke around to see if it's actually connected to my power supply. I'll use a soft pain-brush to dust it a bit too.

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

You checked with These guys yet? They are supposed to help with all things computer based/related
Good luck.

 

[Trivun]

Are you using a laptop, or a desktop PC? And does your computer allow add-on cards or not? When I was looking for a better graphics card for my laptop I was told that because I use a laptop I couldn't change the graphics card without removing and dismantling the entire motherboard. So I decided not to (annoying though since it means I still can't play L4D without a shitload of lag...).

 

[matnatz]

I think I'm sorted. Looks like I'll need a new fan sometime, but my pc seems fine even though my current one is not working.

 

[Mekado]

I think I'm sorted. Looks like I'll need a new fan sometime, but my pc seems fine even though my current one is not working.

It's kinda dangerous to risk overheating (and burning important components) for a 10$ fan...

 

[matnatz]

I think I'm sorted. Looks like I'll need a new fan sometime, but my pc seems fine even though my current one is not working.

It's kinda dangerous to risk overheating (and burning important components) for a 10$ fan...

I'll get a fan when I can, but even without the fan my CPU is a cool 30 Celsius according to PC Probe II.

 

[xDarc]

Check for bad caps. They don't have to be oozing electrolyte pus- just a bulge in the top will cause all sorts of problems. Also- the 8800 draws quite a bit of power. Check out the +12V rail amperage requirements. Mid to high 20's I believe. Your power supply's output is listed right on the side of the PSU. If the total is less than 28-30ish for any/all 12V rails that's part of the problem too. The minimum for 8800's is 24 amps and I'm pretty sure if you're rated for 24 amps on the PSU- you wont get 24 amps in actuality. Always have head room.

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

Well, I'm having some tech problems.

A freind of mine gave me his graphics card, I put it in my pc, my pc started whistling and screeching, so I did what seemed sensible and I bought a new power supply. It seems now that my main fan inside my pc has stopped working, and when I insert the graphics card, my pc still whistles.

Right now, I'm using an on-board graphics card and everything is fine.

Can anyone tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

I have an idea, and hooray, its simple!
Don't know if it'll work though.
Basically, take the graphics card out and, using a dry old paintbrush (one of the large, wall-painting ones) just brush out the fan on the graphics card. Seriously. You'd be surprised.