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[Evan748]

Hello, i was just wondering what settings my PC should be able to run ME1 on so i can tell if i should turn my graphics down or if (as i suspect) theres an issue with my graphics card. My System Specs are...

Operating System: Windows Vista
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
       System Model: Dell XPS420                 
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
          Processor: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU    Q9550  @ 2.83GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
             Memory: 3326MB RAM
          Page File: 2001MB used, 4873MB available
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11


Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 9800 GT
   Display Memory: 1901 MB
 Dedicated Memory: 495 MB
    Shared Memory: 1406 MB
     Current Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Dell 2407WFP-HC (Digital)

Im a noob when it comes to computer tech but is it normal for the video card to be almost too hot to touch? This PC has been through two cards sofar (replaced free of charge) the last replaced a week ago. So just wondering what level of settings i should be able to run?... eg: resolution, shadows, texture detail, etc

Also would it be better to leave the case on or off regarding overheating, mabye i just never noticed the heat with the case on. I relize this isnt a ME specific prob but this is the game i most notice it getting hot.

Thanks.
- Evan-

[dielveio]

I noticed something like this on my vostro latptop. ME 2 produces much LESS heat than ME 1.
I'm no expert in hardware, but I guess that's ME1 was ported to PC while ME2 was made for PC.
You should try add some new fans in your case to vent off the heat and some to drag air in.

Modifié par dielveio, 22 mai 2010 - 01:28 .

[Gorath Alpha]

About overheated VGA cooling:

social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/58/index/340782

[Doofus42]

The 8800/9800 GT cards were some of the hottest (operating temperture wise) cards that nVidia produced until the Fermi based 470/480 series. I have had to increase the fan speed of my 8800 GT's to keep them from overheating. You can use the nVidia SysTools or the MSI Afterburner to manually set the fan speeds. The MSI Afterburner is easier to use IMO.



You may need to get some compressed air and blow out the dust bunnies from you case also. It is too bad that Dell makes it hard to add and/or replace case fans.

[Gorath Alpha]

Doofus42 wrote...

The 8800/9800 GT cards were some of the hottest (operating temperture wise) cards that nVidia produced until the Fermi based 470/480 series. I have had to increase the fan speed of my 8800 GT's to keep them from overheating. You can use the nVidia SysTools or the MSI Afterburner to manually set the fan speeds. The MSI Afterburner is easier to use IMO.

You may need to get some compressed air and blow out the dust bunnies from you case also. It is too bad that Dell makes it hard to add and/or replace case fans.

An aftermarket replacement PC case is an inexpensive investment compared to video cards and RAM (the two things most likely to be damaged by overheating). 

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx

$40 for a windowed case with toolless attachment featires is a fantastic deal, and shipping is at half off right now for this one! 

[Evan748]

Cool, thanks alot for all the replies i appreciate the advice =)