4870 Controlling IDLE fan speed

[1000]

Hi all.

I've just picked up a Palit "sonic" 4870 card. I really like it's performance but there is one MAJOR issue, namely the IDLE fan speed is WAY too high. The IDLE fan speed is 50% and it's so loud I can hear it from the other end of the house.

I don't mind if it's loud while I'm running 3d games etc.. I just want it near silent when I am 2d mode.. idle in Windows etc.

I've download RIVATUNER and a tried a few other methods (vtune etc) but I can't seen to get control of the 2D fan speed to lower it below the default 50%. Can anyone help me ?

Cheers

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[Rattle]

create a overdrive profile and change the speed to whatever you want.

here's a guide

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=192932&highlight=ati+profile

my cards bios does 30 by default
i made one for 30 and 40 and 45, then i made one for 850/1000 at 65 and 85, works like a charm.

 

[1000]

Problem solved, I disconnected the second fan on the card.. it was running at 100% the whole time regardless of temps.

The other fan is now running on automatic, silent in IDLE ( temp 60c) and up to 75c or so at 70% fan speed in heavy gaming... which is fine in my book.

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[EarthBrain]

Where did you get this "sonic" 4870 card?