Note to Self and a PSA

[RoyGBiv]

When you think the fan on your graphics card is making a funny sound, it's not your imagination. It is making a funny sound, the sound of it dying.

Waiting "a little bit to see what happens" is never a good idea, not even thirty minutes. That's all it took.

Which is to say, I am now back in the networked world after my graphics card blew up a week ago. They get really, really hot when the fan stops turning. This one has black scorch marks across one of the circuit connections. I'm lucky I didn't fry the PCI-E slot.

[hobbit709]

1. One of the reasons I personally like the noisier fans

If there is sudden silence, you know you have a problem.

[Capn Sunshine]

2. I always thought there should be a temp gauge in the toolbar

something that turned red when things get hot
There's a million dollar app waiting to happen. Just make it.

[madokie]

3. Google speedfan

best I remember it lets you do that