Ok heres the deal. I have a graphics card with 2 small fans on the underside, one of them has a knackered beaing so it's real noisy. Going on the fac that my gfx card never reaches even half of it's alert temperature, would it be safe to just take that 1 fan off leaving the other one on without my gfx card burning out.
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
Contact your graphics card manufacturer. Chances are, they will SEND you a replacement fan free of charge, no questions asked.
You should NOT run a graphics card without the recommended cooling solution.
Either that or buy a 3rd party fan. But the suggestion I make above is FREE
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
OK thanks I will try contacting the supplier even though they 'sell' replacements on thier site.
I was thinking of putting off replacing it and buying a new card with my next paycheck but then:
- I would be limited by AGP graphics cards with newer cards all moving to SLI which would require me buying alot more stuff which I can't affors.
- With the release of vista coming up it looks like the hardware markets gonna shift around a bit.
- I wouldnt be able to afford a ps3 when it comes out :PComment
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
well...what card do you have?Comment
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
But the one I have is from Gainward.Comment
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
I also have a similiar problem. I went on my manufacturers website and they said I could call a number and theyd send me a new one, but what if when I was installing the new one (which sounds sort of complicated with thermal paste and all) I broke my card, I mean would I be screwed? lolComment
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Re: Remove gdx card fan.
That's certainly the best of the FX series cards. Certainly worth trying to get a replacement fan for it.Originally posted by Sir. Spunge
Some people aren't comfortable installing fans. If you are not, see if you have a friend or relative who would feel more comfortable installing it.
If you are sick of your card..then by all means, a failing fan can certainly be a good reason to upgrade
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