Systems with nVidia 1060 Graphics Card makes loud fan noise when playing 3D games

Summary: This article describes noise issues with nVidia 1060 Graphics Cards under load while playing 3D intensive video games.

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Symptoms

Symptom

You may notice that the video or graphics card fan is running at a high speed and making loud noise when playing 3D games.

  • Dell Inspiron 7577
  • Dell G7 7588
  • Dell G5 5587
  • Dell G3 3579
  • Dell G3 3579
  • Dell Vostro 7570
  • Dell Vostro 7580

 

    Cause

    None

    Resolution

    Download and install the latest nVidia video or graphics card (GPU) drivers from the Dell Drivers & Downloads website and follow the steps below to enable "Whisper Mode".
    1. Search and open the "GeForce Experience" app
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    • Choose the tab "GAMES" then enable "Whisper Mode"
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      Affected Products

      Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577, Vostro 15 7570, Vostro 15 7580
      Article Properties
      Article Number: 000143413
      Article Type: Solution
      Last Modified: 27 May 2025
      Version:  6
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