GPU fan sometimes doesn't start.

[Guest]

Hi, I have this rather odd problem.
Currently there's an Nvidia GeForce 9500 in my pc, and it came with a factory fan. It wasn't working that great, so i had it replaced with a store bought one and had it attached to the motherboard for power.

It fits. It's not too big, because it simply doesn't touch any of the edges.
I often have to manually reach in and give it a light spin just so my GPU doesn't burn up.
Also, i don't know if i'm imagining this, but it seems that it happens gradually more often.
I recorded a video on my phone , here's a link to the video. Don't make fun of my English
Should i just replace it or something? It's attached with screws through the steel what's-it-now and as i said, connected to the motherboard.

Any help would be appreciated

 

[Guest]

I'm leaving town for the day so won't be replying with anything, will check in tomorrow.

 

[craighay]

Mate, easy fixed. That fan you bought is obviously crap. Start again - buy a quality, low-noise 3-speed 92mm fan and fix it up like this ==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck_OXrVDl1I
.. and have fun doing it.

 

[uniman6699]

dont do that y would u buy a fan for the GPU and then plug to ur mobo but yes Craighay is rite

 

[Uther39]

HAHA i love that mod.

 

[ko888]

Hi, I have this rather odd problem.
Currently there's an Nvidia GeForce 9500 in my pc, and it came with a factory fan. It wasn't working that great, so i had it replaced with a store bought one and had it attached to the motherboard for power.

It fits. It's not too big, because it simply doesn't touch any of the edges.
I often have to manually reach in and give it a light spin just so my GPU doesn't burn up.
Also, i don't know if i'm imagining this, but it seems that it happens gradually more often.
I recorded a video on my phone , here's a link to the video. Don't make fun of my English
Should i just replace it or something? It's attached with screws through the steel what's-it-now and as i said, connected to the motherboard.

Any help would be appreciated

What is the voltage requirement for the fan? What is the current draw for the fan? Did the fan that was replaced have 2-wires or a 3-wires?

 

[uniman6699]

ok after watching that video of ur Mr david i would recommend geting ram heatsinks for ur video card ram, and then secondly that fan needs more power ur prob need a 3 to 4 pin molex connecter or but a good fan like
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_509&products_id=90 if ur not australian try ur local computer store or online like amazon best of luck

 

[uniman6699]

buy*
plus when i say more power i mean directly to the PSU with a 3 to 4 pin molex (obvisiouly into a molex socket connected to ur PSU)