Squeling ninvida 200 cards when folding

ballzingski · 7th November 2009, 2:19 PM

My gtx 280 and my mates gtx 260 (that im testing in my rig atm) both squeal like a stuck pig when folding and sometimes when dispaying 2d menus or intro's.
would it be my power supply or is this what the cards do when pushed running non 3d stuff.
When overclock the card and fold the pitch of the squeal increases, and i have knowtised that this radeon 4000 series card i have in another computer makes an odd but very faint crying sound as it folds
Any one got any explication the more complicated the better.

AeroSmythe · 7th November 2009, 4:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballzingski

My gtx 280 and my mates gtx 260 (that im testing in my rig atm) both squeal like a stuck pig when folding and sometimes when dispaying 2d menus or intro's.
would it be my power supply or is this what the cards do when pushed running non 3d stuff.
When overclock the card and fold the pitch of the squeal increases, and i have knowtised that this radeon 4000 series card i have in another computer makes an odd but very faint crying sound as it folds
Any one got any explication the more complicated the better.

Yer, my GTX260's and 275 squeal too... but I'm old enough that it is above my hearing range !!

Try adjusting the gpu clock either up or down to get out of your sensitive hearing range..... or just grow old like me !!!

kcslash · 7th November 2009, 4:56 PM

Probably the video card, I've had squealing inductors I think on an 8800GT. This thread has mention of a motherboard problem that could help.http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...ng+video+cards

EvilGenius · 7th November 2009, 5:01 PM

They all squeal when folding. I'm yet to meet a card that doesn't. There are inductors on the card that when run at constant folding load vibrate at high frequency, that's what causes the squeal. If you have open inductors (a black box on the pcb with an open side, copper coil inside) then you can drop a bit of hotglue on it and that should stop it. Otherwise you just have to learn to live with it.

Post here with more detail:

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...7&postcount=11

kix · 7th November 2009, 5:30 PM

My card never used to squel with an intel setup. Now that i changed to amd it started squealing???

EvilGenius · 8th November 2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kix

My card never used to squel with an intel setup. Now that i changed to amd it started squealing???

The card just feels dirty because it knows what you've done

kiore · 8th November 2009, 4:22 AM

Other reason for squealing can be inadequate power supply, had a gtx 260 with disconnected power leads and could hear it from outside..
Connected the leads and quiet again.
kiore.

Fatmantan · 9th November 2009, 9:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilGenius

The card just feels dirty because it knows what you've done

This made me laugh out loud

malignau · 9th November 2009, 11:56 AM

I've never heard my gtx260OC squeal before, even though its always at full load folding away. Maybe its because the case is sound proofed, all i hear is the sound of quiet fans whirling.

7th November 2009, 2:19 PM	#1
ballzingski Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3	Squeling ninvida 200 cards when folding My gtx 280 and my mates gtx 260 (that im testing in my rig atm) both squeal like a stuck pig when folding and sometimes when dispaying 2d menus or intro's. would it be my power supply or is this what the cards do when pushed running non 3d stuff. When overclock the card and fold the pitch of the squeal increases, and i have knowtised that this radeon 4000 series card i have in another computer makes an odd but very faint crying sound as it folds Any one got any explication the more complicated the better.

7th November 2009, 4:56 PM	#3
kcslash Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Probably the video card, I've had squealing inductors I think on an 8800GT. This thread has mention of a motherboard problem that could help.http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...ng+video+cards __________________ Help OCAU defeat the WORLD!! Fold for Team 24

7th November 2009, 5:01 PM	#4
EvilGenius Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: _Rocky Status:_Folding! Posts: 4,363	They all squeal when folding. I'm yet to meet a card that doesn't. There are inductors on the card that when run at constant folding load vibrate at high frequency, that's what causes the squeal. If you have open inductors (a black box on the pcb with an open side, copper coil inside) then you can drop a bit of hotglue on it and that should stop it. Otherwise you just have to learn to live with it. Post here with more detail: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...7&postcount=11 __________________ Q9450@3.4 \| GA-P35-DS4 \| 4GB Team Xtreme Dark PC-8500 \| 8800GT \| Enermax Revolution 1050w \| CMStacker810 Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more Cry fold for Team24, OCAU and all the world! WANTED: Large and/or well ventilated case. Pickup greatly prefered in Rockhampton.

7th November 2009, 5:30 PM	#5
kix Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 946	My card never used to squel with an intel setup. Now that i changed to amd it started squealing??? __________________ Phenom II X2 550 @X4 3.55ghz - GA-MA785GM-US2H -2x2GB DDR800 - 4890 OC

8th November 2009, 4:22 AM	#7
kiore Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sudan Posts: 158	Other reason for squealing can be inadequate power supply, had a gtx 260 with disconnected power leads and could hear it from outside.. Connected the leads and quiet again. kiore. __________________ #1phenom ii 940 K9A2 4x gtx260 corsair 1000hx. #2phenom ii 955 K9A2 4x 9800gt corsair 850tx. Folding at home, it's not a laundry service.

9th November 2009, 11:56 AM	#9
malignau Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 504	I've never heard my gtx260OC squeal before, even though its always at full load folding away. Maybe its because the case is sound proofed, all i hear is the sound of quiet fans whirling. __________________ I Stab People Desktop: i7 920 \| Asus P6T \| 3x2 OCZ 10666 i7 extreme edition \| Auzentech Prelude 7.1 \| Gigabyte GTX260 OC \| Coolermaster Cosmos 1000 \| XP Pro x64\| Camera gear: Canon 400D \| Canon 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM \| Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM \| Canon Nifty Fifty \| Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC \| Benro A-268n6 + KB-0 \|