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This tag collects WindowsForum.com discussion about graphics card cooling, with a practical focus on diagnosing and reducing GPU noise. The tagged thread walks through how to quiet a loud Nvidia card, separating fan noise from coil whine and other sounds so each problem gets the right fix. It covers the usual troubleshooting steps for loud cards and flags which commonly shared claims hold up and which are shaky. The emphasis is on identifying the actual source of noise before changing settings, making this a useful starting point for anyone dealing with an unusually loud graphics card in a Windows gaming PC.
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    GPU Hotspot vs. Core Temperature: What a Growing Gap Means and How to Troubleshoot It

    Your GPU can read a calm 70°C in your overlay while one small patch of silicon runs much hotter. XDA Developers writer Hamlin Rozario argues that the gap between your GPU's regular temperature and its hotspot temperature is one of the better early signs of a cooling problem. Thermal paste is one...
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    How to Quiet a Loud Nvidia GPU: Fix Fan Noise and Coil Whine

    A GPU that sounds like a leaf blower the moment you launch a big game is annoying. It isn't always a sign of failure, though. A guide from BGR this week covers the usual fixes for loud Nvidia cards. Some of its claims are solid. Others are shaky, and I've flagged those below. First, work out...