RivaTuner Fan Profiles Tutorial (PC Gaming Tip)

While playing Borderlands on PC this weekend my video kept locking-up and going black for a second at a time every 5 to 10 minutes. At first I thought it might be a driver issue, but after some research I found that it was likely my graphics card overheating. I found this helpful guide on how to use the program ‘RivaTuner’ to control graphics card fan speed based on temp. I haven’t put a lot more time into the game since setting this up, but it seems to be working nicely to prevent overheating.

Pricing Gaming PC Components

Here’s what I’ve been looking at so far for my budget/mid gaming PC. (Updated 3 times)

Possible Motherboards (trying to stay $100 or under):

CPU:

CPU Cooling (under $30):

Possible Graphics Cards (Trying to stay around $200):

Hard Drive:

RAM (May perhaps decide the motherboard I buy due to price):

Optical Drive:

Keyboard:

I already have my case + power supply and maybe a good sound card:

Display:

  • Dell 24” LCD (already own)

Mouse:

Speakers: