Need Help - One of my GPU fan blades broke off.

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I was unfortunate enough to have one of my GPU's fan blades break off due to poor cable management and I have some options right now. MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V

•Drop some money for a new case and custom liquid cooling for the GPU (I'd rather not).
•Super glue (Does this even work?)
•Request an RMA for a replacement

Regarding the RMA, my GPU's manufacturer is MSI. Please post your experiences regarding their RMA process. Also, if possible, I'd like some help from others regarding how to process an RMA. I'm at the point where my RMA is approved but I have no clue what to do, as I've never done an RMA before.
 
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Replace the fan. Trying to glue the broken blade back on is a very bad idea, you will never balance it properly. Also, be prepared for the vender to decline the RMA as once they receive and inspect it they may determine that it isn't a manufacturing defect but is instead user caused.
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Replace the fan. Trying to glue the broken blade back on is a very bad idea, you will never balance it properly. Also, be prepared for the vender to decline the RMA as once they receive and inspect it they may determine that it isn't a manufacturing defect but is instead user caused.
 
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I have considered replacing the fan, but cannot find the exact model used for the Twin Frozr V design. Does this mean I'm essentially screwed?
 
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