7970 lightning BE Flickering and fan problem

Hallo
I got 2 problems with my card.
I have reinstalled drivers multiple times and didn't help, i have also tried the new beta drivers.
1.
My screen flickers sometimes when playing games watching youtube videos and livestreams, but when I'm just on my desktop background then i have no problem with it,
I'm using the HDMI to dvi converter that followed with the card.
2.
I have a problem with the fans staying at one speed even if it's 30% or 100% speed (see image bellow)
My card is just 4 days old and got the problems from the first time i plugged the card in my computer...
My PC:
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z77
CPU: Intel i7-3770k
RAM: 16GB ddr3 1600MHz
PSU: Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W
GPU: MSI R7970 Lightning BE
OS: Windows 7 Home pre 64 bit (Up to date)
Screen: Samsung SyncMaster S27B350 1920x1080
Regards
KonataDk

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1.
My screen flickers sometimes when playing games watching youtube videos and livestreams, but when I'm just on my desktop background then i have no problem with it,
I'm using the HDMI to dvi converter that followed with the card.
Is the monitor at it's native resolution?
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2.
I have a problem with the fans staying at one speed even if it's 30% or 100% speed (see image bellow)
If you disable auto control and set a % Fan Speed manuall ydoes that change RPM.

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