hey I have this video card but the fan is always on and apparently a bios update corrects this issue... I've never flashed a video card bios, and want to make sure I do it properly, anyone have experience? I tried web searches but there aren't any quality instructions that I could find. exact model is MSI RX3870 OC edition (T2D512E) Thanks.
If it uses the stock 3870 cooler then the fix will not turn the fan off when not needed, but it will increase the speed of it when it is. As for a custom cooler though, I'm not sure of the impact. If you want to make your video card silent, you'll really need a new cooler like a Thermalright HR-03GT.
Sam, thanks but if you check out the MSI RX3870 OC edition reviews on newegg, the vast majority say the fan stays at 80% ALL the time... I went to MSI website and found the same problem in their FAQ and they said a new BIOS fixed the problem... that's why I posted on here anyway, I did manage to get assistance and was provided a link that gives you details about how to flash GPU bios. I have copied it below, in case others have the same problem, or are curious! *** Flashing the bios DID help immensely... Before the flash, I could hear my computer from outside my bedroom with doors closed (No exaggeration)... now, it's completely quiet and I can barely hear it while I type! on a side note, don't you have the same video card by MSI?? interesting if yours isn't loud, because almost everyone on newegg complains about... and I had the same problem. bios flash
