GPU fan spinning fast on bootup

[Ciber]

Did you completely reset the bios?

No it seems loading optimised defaults does the job.

I have found something. It seems my old GPU might not be fast boot compatible so I'll have to test that out with fast boot off.

[Ciber]

I have found something. It seems my old GPU might not be fast boot compatible so I'll have to test that out with fast boot off.

That didn't help!

[cruz666]

Hi, I'm pretty sure its normal behaviour for a graphics card during post. Mine's does it too for the first few seconds.

There shouldn't be anything wrong with the card, and I'm pretty sure if you swapped it out any other card would do the same thing.

My Gigabyte RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro does the same thing on Win 10.
Nothing wrong here..

[Ciber]

My Gigabyte RTX 2060 Gaming OC Pro does the same thing on Win 10.
Nothing wrong here..

It's the RAM that's the issue, not my GPU. It just won't boot reliably at it's rated speeds. I've tried clear cmos, lots of settings and the best it will do reliably so far is 2800 at some very loose timings when it's supposed to be good for 3200 speed.

[ftahir192]

I always thought that this was normal for the GPU fans to spin up loud. My GPU certainly does it, and I think it's to do with the fact that there's no software control for the fans kicking in during POST.

[Ciber]

Maybe it is normal now but my GPU didn't do it in my old PC and I don't see why a new PC should be worse than one from 10 years ago in this way!

I think it may be to do with memory training and maybe because my RAM isn't on the QVL list for my motherboard.

[awdhnklniirosey]

Since updating to Asus bios 2406 on my B450i gaming and swapping my 2600 for 3600 the fans on my MSI RTX 2080 spin tro 100% on boot when they NEVER did before. I've seen other mention the same things on other forums.

[Ciber]

Since updating to Asus bios 2406 on my B450i gaming and swapping my 2600 for 3600 the fans on my MSI RTX 2080 spin tro 100% on boot when they NEVER did before. I've seen other mention the same things on other forums.

Seems like a good reason to go back to the old BIOS unless there is a compelling reason to use the newer one!

I've tried lots of things and made a few forum threads and I still have this issue with my PC.

[Froger007]

Sometimes your GPU might also have a Bios update. Check that out.

[Baffed]

I guess check all your drivers and make sure everything is upto date. Also have a look around the bios incase you can sort it out from there

[Ciber]

I think the answer might be a different CPU in the form of a 5600X. If I can ever buy one at a sensible price with the shortages of everything.

[Pob255]

dumb question but you have tried reseating the ram? and maybe dusting them out?

[kompukare]

Sometimes your GPU might also have a Bios update. Check that out.

Another possibility (but not for the faint-hearted), is to create a custom GPU BIOS. Certainly for Radeon there are BIOS editors which can force the fan speed to run at a certain speed during POST etc.

[Ciber]

dumb question but you have tried reseating the ram? and maybe dusting them out?

Yes I've actually tried different ram. What has helped with stability is BIOS version 5603 but I'm still getting the GPU spinning fast on bootup and I'm getting used to it. The only relevant things I haven't tried yet are a different mobo, CPU or GPU. I do fancy one of the new GPUs most of all when I can actually buy one for a sensible price.

I didn't actually want to resurrect this thread but someone did it for me!

[Ciber]

Another possibility (but not for the faint-hearted), is to create a custom GPU BIOS. Certainly for Radeon there are BIOS editors which can force the fan speed to run at a certain speed during POST etc.

That wouldn't fix the time it takes though. Doesn't seem worth the risk to me.