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My G5 has become really noisy
What rpm on the fans are normal on an average session with a few VI's?
Using Istat mine are most of the time around 3000 rpm. G5 dual 2.5 (liquid cooled) Just wondering... |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
try changing the processor to Reduced in the Energy Saver System Pref.
While it's not ideal, it should quiet it down. |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Thanks Drew!
I'll try that. |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Pull the side cover off, and verify no coolant leak first.
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
My bet is that the G5 is being taxed to such a degree that its running hot enough to rev up the fans. Time for a new machine.
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Thanks all
No leaking yet. I'm afraid she's dying (very slow). Hopefully she will last until digi shows their new HD system in january. Wishful thinking maybe I wont invest in current PCIe cards. BTW what rpm do your fans have under a little stress? |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
I had one of these systems and while there was no visible signs of leakage, that's exactly what had happened...
Do yourself a favor and don't have it repaired.... get a new one. |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Sounds like you need a processor/fan calibration. I had my G5 done it's quiet now
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Or.......you could try this....
Take the side panel off and the clear plastic bit. Pull out the two fans in front of the radiator grill (they just pull up together on a caddy) and check that the radiator grill isn't choked up with fluff or dust. If it is, whip out your hoover and give a good clean (use a paint brush to help shift any stubborn bits) This is exactly what happened to my G5dual2.5 and since then she's been as good as gold!! |
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Re: My G5 has become really noisy
Yes, definitely open up and check for dust - I had similar problem and was shocked about the amount of dust in there - in fact, it wound up clogging the fan on my video card and fried it!
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