GPU fan replacement.

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Hi, the OEM fan of my Asus 9600XT is malfunctioning. According to AsusSamrtDoctor the fan is running at 600rpm and its making a noise like it trying to run at full speed but for some reason it cant. I already checked the fan but nothing its obstructing it.

So I think I'll have to buy a new one.

So if someone could give me some guidance on what I have to buy, cuz I dont want someone to sell me something that I dont really need or an unnecessary expensive solution, I would be very greatful, because I don't know much about fans and cooling, specially gpu cooling.
 
Grab a 40/60mm fan and mod it on? That's what I did with my passive 9600 and it runs much cooler now. There's no need for a new cooler if you've got some spare fans lying around.
 
My vote goes to the Zalman VF900... all copper (except the ramsinks) & dual heatpipe goodness.
 
NordicRX8 said:
My vote goes to the Zalman VF900... all copper (except the ramsinks) & dual heatpipe goodness.
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Not only would that not fit on a 9600XT, it's also way overkill. If you're going to make a suggestion, try at least reading the first post.
 
Hi, its me again, and got an update about the problem.

I know I shouldnt have done this but I kept playing video games even with the dying fan since it didnt have a real impact in the gpu temperature, it seems that the card can do fine with the fan at 1000rpm.

BUT, it just DIED, now the fan doesnt work at all, so now I do have to buy a new fan or a new vga cooler.

So, since Mexico sucks and there is no artic cooling 2 or zalman's vf700... well to make the story short I only have these three options:

Thermaltake Schooner $63 dollars

CrystalOrb $12 dollars

Thermalright V1-Ultra $80 dollars

Also for some reason they are offering me to an Extreme Spirit II for $29 dollars but as far as I know thats only for the northbridge.

I would appreciate any help to decide what is the best choice.

Also please do not suggest any other vga coolers since the three mentioned above are the only ones in stock in Mexico.

Thanks in advance.
 
just get a cheap $10 fan and use zip ties to mount it under the card and disconnect the fan on the card so that it stops making noise. It's what I did for the longest time with my FX5700 and not only did I just rig up an 80mm fan to cool it but for a while I was just letting cool passively using my friends old passive 6600GS heatsink that I modded to fit the mount holes of the 5700. :D
 
ya i agree make your own fan mod or just buy new card the v900 like someone suggested is damn near a 7600gt price
 
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