Broke GPU Blade

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

I've broke my GPU fan blade, it has two fans on it (the gpu is ASUS DUAL GTX 1060 OC), here you have some screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/JjLmzT6

If i try to glue it back should it work? Like you can see on one of the pictures, the broken fan (the one i'm holding with my hands) is the one connected to the GPU and from that cable it got a connector for the 2nd gpu. So i can't disable it unless i want to disable both.

What are my ways to fix it? Glue it? Replacement parts?
Thanks for your help and sorry for my bad english.

PS: The fan model is: T129215SU

Lutfij · May 6, 2018

It might not sound like much but the added weight of the glue will cause the rotation of the fan to be imbalanced. You will eventually see that the fan will start to rattle and it might even end up with more broken blades. You could invest in an aftermarket cooler altogether but that would sound better consider how much these are.

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

Lutfij :

What aftermarket cooler do you recommend me for my GPU? I've seen the Artic ones, but seems messy to assemble. If you know a guide for using it on a 1060 similar to mine would be awesome. Also no other fixes? It could work temporaly with the glue then?

therealduckofdeath · May 6, 2018

Another option is maybe to buy a replacement for the fan, only. That might set you back 15-20 bucks. Make sure you check that the replacement fan is really compatible with your card. Also say goodbye to your warranty, but I guess that's already gone when you broke the blade

Here's an example: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Everflow-Cooler-Fan-Replacement-For-ASUS-STRIX-RX470-RX460-GTX980Ti-R9-390-390X-GTX-1070/32801510840.html

Ebay and maybe Amazon are other places you can try to find something.

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

therealduckofdeath :

The main issue is that the cable that connects the fan from the GPU to the fan itself, has an output for the other fan (that is working perfectly) so i need to find a fan that has also that thingy. Idk if you understood me, you can see it on this photo (the broken fan is the left one, and it gives power to the right one): https://i.imgur.com/VOpfwlb.jpg

therealduckofdeath · May 6, 2018

Ah, I thought that splitter was detachable. It looks detachable on that last Ali Express product image.
(edit add)
That seller on Ali Express does write in capital red letter you should contact them before ordering if you're not sure if you have the same brand on your fan.

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

Could at least stop the fan (with a ziptie or something like that) until i swap it, the fan so it stops making that annoying sound?

USAFRet · May 6, 2018

demonioarboleda :

Leading to your GPU overheating.

therealduckofdeath · May 6, 2018

Maybe under clock the GPU to the extreme and force the fan speed as low as possible. Should be doable with MSI Afterburner (works with other brands than MSI): https://www.msi.com/page/afterburner

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

USAFRet :

There's other models of GTX 1060 with only one fan, and i think it shouldn't be that bad. The question is, if i stop it, the bearing could suffer and get broken or something?

USAFRet · May 6, 2018

demonioarboleda :

Your particular model was built with 2 fans, because it probably needs 2 fans.

You can try it, but don't be surprised if it overheats.

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

USAFRet :

demonioarboleda :

Your particular model was built with 2 fans, because it probably needs 2 fans.

You can try it, but don't be surprised if it overheats.

Yeah but the bearing could get damaged? I dont care about temps because im monitoring it 24/7 so i will be careful enough.

USAFRet · May 6, 2018

demonioarboleda :

Maybe.
Monitoring 24/7? Do you not sleep?

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

USAFRet :

Not 24/7, but everytime im on the PC im monitoring it, anyways i've fixed the sound issue for now. So i only need a replacement for the fans, or an aftermarket cooler. I'm still waiting for suggestions about aftermarket coolers or fans.

Karadjgne · May 6, 2018

Replacement fans for gpus are usually sold complete, so if you look for asus dual replacement, you'll get 2x fans, which will cover both. Very rarely will you get just the 1x fan.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-Graphic-Card-Cooling-Fan-For-ASUS-DUAL-GeForce-GTX1060-O6G-PLD09210S12HH/152938036216?hash=item239bd13bf8:g:kiEAAOSwElpaoloD

Both of the 'Dual' fans are 88mm, so technically you can use any 88mm gpu fan, although unless you get a factory exact replacement direct from Asus, the new fans may or may not increase cooling ability and or noise. For that it's unknown, but many radeon users of the upper 200 series have had to replace fans, especially the R9 280+ series, so it's not usually an issue.

demonioarboleda · May 6, 2018

Karadjgne :

Alright that product on ebay is perfect, but you know any other place to buy with shorter delivery times? If not, i will just buy on ebay and wait till it comes back.

Karadjgne · May 6, 2018

You know what to look for. That was just a quickie ebay search. For US shipped items, expect higher prices as the seller has already done the shipping times etc, but you could also contact Asus directly and see what costs will be (if any) for replacement parts. You could probably just get a single fan that way, that's factory, not questionable aftermarket.

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