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GPU Fan Failure

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June 21, 2013 9:36:03 PM

Hello guys, recently when I'm running games (all on high) the fan seems to stop spinning and the GPU temp reaches to 90-100 F, which causes my game play to become really choppy and unplayable.

And if I restart my computer, the fan seems to start spinning again and seems to be okay for gaming.
The GPU fan failure seems to only happen the first time I start the computer.

Could it be my GPU fan failing on me?

I've had this computer for about a year.


GPU: XFX 6850
CPU: i5 2500k
PSU: OCZ Fatality 550W

Thanks for the help

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June 21, 2013 10:41:11 PM

If it is only a problem with the cooler I'd suggest getting an after market cooler. Probably the best air cooling solution would be a Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME Plus......Pricey but the best
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias...

Or the GELID Solutions GC-VGA02-01 VGA Cooler ICY VISION
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN-VGA02&c=fr&pi...

Sorry but Superbiiz was the cheapest I could find it but not bad for $52.00. The Accelero XTREME Plus would be my choice but at that price I think it's time to save that money towards a new gpu. You can upgrade from the HD 6850 to a HD 7850 and save yourself a lot of trouble. This PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB open box for $128.00 from Newegg might be the way to go.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

And it is a serious increase in performance per dollar
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/539?vs=549
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