GPU fan going from 0 to 100 real quick!

[EBDoesStuff]

Hey guys! So, while I was gaming I noticed that my GPU (MSI GTX 970 4GD5 OC) went from being quiet all the way to full fan speed. Now, I know this is normal but the problem is, it kept turning on and off at the most obscure things imaginable! it even went crazy as nothing really intensive was going on in the game. Before I started my computer I heard my power supply (EVGA Supernova 650 g2) make alarming grinding noises. I tilted my computer a bit and it was gone, I experienced it one time before when my computer was flat on the floor (I think) can it be my power supply providing an non efficient amount of power to my GPU? What can I do to fix this? If it's my GPU, not to worry. I plan to pick up an ASUS 1080 OC edition soon. If it's my power supply..oh god, I only bought that thing a year ago. Anyway, thanks for your time!

 

Specs:

4790k @ 4.7ghz

NZXT Kraken X31 120mm Liquid Cooler

16gb ram

Samsung 850 evo 120gb ssd

2TB HDD

EVGA supernova 650 g2

MSI Z97I AC Mini ITX Mobo

Windows 10 Home

[WestGamer43]

Hi there! I dont want to freak you out but I think its your power supply. If its making grinding noises, there must be something wrong or something fell into the fan. Because you left your PC on the ground flat, the air might not circulate and it could have overheat the motor.  If you still have a warranty, please make a support ticket @  http://www.evga.com/about/contactus/ . 

[VagabondWraith]

Sounds like a PSU problem. I'd definitely get that RMA process going and NOT use your computer again until you receive a new one.

[EBDoesStuff]

3 hours ago, WestGamer43 said:

Hi there! I dont want to freak you out but I think its your power supply. If its making grinding noises, there must be something wrong or something fell into the fan. Because you left your PC on the ground flat, the air might not circulate and it could have overheat the motor.  If you still have a warranty, please make a support ticket @  http://www.evga.com/about/contactus/ . 

No worries, 7 year warranty. My PSU is facing downwards and like I said I only THINK my computer was flat at the time. Thanks dude.

[EBDoesStuff]

3 hours ago, VagabondWraith said:

Sounds like a PSU problem. I'd definitely get that RMA process going and NOT use your computer again until you receive a new one.

hmm, it's stopped now. tbh, I'm not sure if I should RMA it.

[VagabondWraith]

1 minute ago, EBDoesStuff said:

hmm, it's stopped now. tbh, I'm not sure if I should RMA it.

I wouldn't use it regardless until you got a new one. Grinding noise is not normal. If your PSU is about to go, you stand a good chance of it taking other components on the way out.

[EBDoesStuff]

So many PSU problems  Last year this time around I switched to this power supply to get away with a non brand one  Shit..

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, EBDoesStuff said:

So many PSU problems  Last year this time around I switched to this power supply to get away with a non brand one  Shit..

EVGA's support is pretty decent so they should be able to help you

 

And judging by the grinding noise, it may be an issue with the PSU fan and not the electrical bits

[EBDoesStuff]

3 hours ago, Energycore said:

EVGA's support is pretty decent so they should be able to help you

 

And judging by the grinding noise, it may be an issue with the PSU fan and not the electrical bits

Do you think it might be a problem with my HDD?

[Energycore]

1 hour ago, EBDoesStuff said:

Do you think it might be a problem with my HDD?

The onry way to find out is to hear it again and look for where it's coming from, but it never hurts to fire up crystaldiskinfo

[EBDoesStuff]

Sent psu in for rma, should be receiving my psu soon. thanks guys