GeForce 6600 GT runs slow and hot on Dell 4700

[Herbo13]

Hi everyone. I currently own a garbage Dell 4700/ 4700C (Refurbished)

http://support.dell.com/suppor...SM/specs.htm#wp1052631
Dell 4700c Spec

of which I have upgraded the Ram to 2GB and added a BFG GeForce 6600 GT pci-e (525/1050). I am in the middle of building a new build and want to pick up a new 500 W PSU (The Dell PSU is 305W)and Case (good for expansions) first and transfer the guts of the Dell into it for now. My problem is with the current set up (Dell doesn't give specs really on the MOBO, but it is a Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz CPU and Intel 945G Express Chipset) is the 6600 GT is running extremely slow (2.99 GHZ CORE) and big time overheated without a work load according to NVIDIA Tools. I imagine this is due to the the 305 W PSU and poor circulation of the Dell Micro Case. SO, I want to get a 500W PSU and new case for now (so I can take advantage of the 6600 GT) that'll work with the Dell's MOBO without frying it. Does anyone have any suggestions for a budget bang-for-the buck PSU and Case that won't kill the MOBO and be compatible? And will this even help out with running my BFG 6600 GT at 525/1050? Thank you so much in advance!!!

Jeff

 

[SonicIce]

I used to have a 6600 GT and it is a hot running card (80c load). There isn't a whole lot you can do about it besides cleaning the dust out of the fan or buying a Zalman VF700. I can't say for sure but I don't know if a Dell motherboard will fit inside a standard case (not sure if the screw holes will line up) due to Dell sometimes using proprietary parts. I suppose you could take a few measurments. What is the idle/load tempurature of the 6600 GT? Run it with the case's side panel removed or clean out the dust on the intakes of your case's fans. Heat has nothing to do with the wattage of your power supply.

What do you mean the 6600 GT is running slow "2.99 GHZ CORE"? The stock speed is 500MHz in 3D and 300MHz 2D.

 

[Herbo13]

Originally posted by: SonicIce
I used to have a 6600 GT and it is a hot running card (80c load). There isn't a whole lot you can do about it besides cleaning the dust out of the fan or buying a Zalman VF700. I can't say for sure but I don't know if a Dell motherboard will fit inside a standard case (not sure if the screw holes will line up) due to Dell sometimes using proprietary parts. I suppose you could take a few measurments. What is the idle/load tempurature of the 6600 GT? Run it with the case's side panel removed or clean out the dust on the intakes of your case's fans. Heat has nothing to do with the wattage of your power supply.

What do you mean the 6600 GT is running slow "2.99 GHZ CORE"? The stock speed is 500MHz in 3D and 300MHz 2D.

Yeah, I do routinely clean out the computer with an air can, but the Dell MOBO is a micro-atx and the Dell case is Micro also and very poor ventilation. I've talked to some people and they say the Dell Mobo could fit in an ATX case just not snuggly as possible, but it would only be temporary anyway. I believe the idle temp of the 6600 was running 90 to 130c or so, but I might have to just replace the card. I have to double check, but I don't think it's fan is running and I believe its blue LED has burnt out. As far as the speed of the card, I guess the 299 is OK if that's it's 2D speed (I didn't know it slowed down for 2D). But I wanted to get a new case and PSU for now for better performance out of the card (if it's not busted). I just wanted to know if boosting from a 305 W PSU to 500 W PSU could "fry" the mother board or not. Thanks for your help!

 

[SonicIce]

Thats way too hot for idle or even load temps. The fan not turning might be the problem .

Getting a better PSU won't hurt anything. The wattage rating is just means that it is capable of supplying that much wattage, not that it pumps more juice into everything. A better PSU also has nothing to do with the speed of your computer. As long as it's providing the watts and amps your computer needs then there is no reason to upgrade the PSU unless you have system instability. A better PSU will not make your computer faster.

 

[Herbo13]

Yeah, I thought it was WAY too hot - the card might be shot! I'll have to look into it again. Looks like I might just have build the system from the ground up. But I'll def get a new PSU and Case to start... I'll post what I find out about that 6600 of mine!