CPU Fan Error on Startup

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Varax16

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So I've been away for 4 months and I just got back to find out my gaming PC keeps turning itself off after boot due to instant overheating, and on startup I get an error message that says the CPU fan isn't running at the speed it should. What should I do? I have cleaned out the entire computer of dust, as it was filthy, with compressed air but that doesn't seem to have fixed the problem.

https://gyazo.com/f601df56fee7261f8a4a62cac22c3b41 is the error that I receive.

I have Asus Rampage IV Extreme (which I think is what might be buggered unfortunately.)

Any help will be appreciated!
 
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If the fans not spinning that may be the issue.
It should spin up all the time not just when it gets hot .
Could be just a bad fan .
Check its connected ok and if it is...
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How would I go about doing that hah? I'm not exactly very tech savy; taking the graphics card [strike]apart[/strike] out is the only thing I've done before in terms of taking the computer apart.
 
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Yamitime

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Its not as difficult as it sounds .
Find a video on you tube and watch how to do it . That will be easier to follow than somebody typing how to do it.
The only thing you should need is some thermal paste . Google the pea method to apply the paste .
Take your time and be careful.
Can you see the cpu fan spinning?
 
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I'll give it a go, I've always been cautious with opening up computers in case I break something and have to replace it hah. And no, it doesn't seem to be spinning at all; I thought maybe it only turns on when the computer gets hot, but idk!
 
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Yamitime

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If the fans not spinning that may be the issue.
It should spin up all the time not just when it gets hot .
Could be just a bad fan .
Check its connected ok and if it is replace fan.

 
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Varax16

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Thanks for the help man I'll give this all a go and see if it fixes it, otherwise I can just replace the fan right? I don't have to replace the hard drive?
 
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