9800 PRO Fan failure!

1031982 · 1st Feb 2006, 07:25 PM

Right now, if it's not one thing, it's another!
ANYWAY, as stated, the fan, and only the fan is going on the card. I know this because it makes buzzing noises, and I have pulled out the card and cleared the small amount of dust off it. Well, I don't want to get another card. I have an open slot right next to it as well. (One on each side) Now is there something I can do to keep from getting another card? I looked a little, and can't find a replacement fan for it; I don't trust people on EBay because no one will offer a guarantee. Would getting a PCI/Slot fan do it?

For the lazy people, I am running a 9800 PRO with standard clock settings.

Olle P · 1st Feb 2006, 07:50 PM

You can either replace the fan itself with a new one (identical or similar), or buy a new and fancier (better looking, more efficient and less noisy) 3rd part cooler.
It's a matter of cost and personal preference.

Cheers
Olle

1031982 · 1st Feb 2006, 07:53 PM

Well, as long as it's not too loud, I could care less. The one right now is almost silent until it acts up, but the cheaper the better right now.

Also, I found an image on the net of the cooler installed on my card, here is an image of it. If someone knows where I could buy the fan, that would be great!

Majormaggot · 2nd Feb 2006, 08:38 AM

i have one if u want it, just PM me

empire23 · 4th Feb 2006, 03:29 AM

Try the Vantec Iberq4 PRO, totally works with it, easy to install, and cheap. Goes for around 50 ringgit or 12 USD. Comes with cheaparse shinny ramsinks and blue LED action to impress the ladies LOL.

1031982 · 4th Feb 2006, 09:43 AM

Right now, I am talking with Majormaggot, and I am getting a replacement from him. Thanks for the help.

1031982 · 9th Feb 2006, 08:34 PM

Well, it seems that it could be worth it for me to go else ware... As for your suggestion empire23, I looked into it, and it doesn’t appeal to much as I have started to have some problems with the card now. Looks like I waited too long... For those interested, about 1 month. Well, I guess I will start looking for a replacement card. Anything known to be good on AGP that's new?

Chai · 9th Feb 2006, 08:48 PM

6800GS or 7800GS?

1031982 · 9th Feb 2006, 08:52 PM

I wish! First I am still at AGP 8X/8X Pro. (Not to bad, but still a restriction.) Second, I am already in debt because of my monitor and I went all out and got a Dell 2005FPW. (Which I am loving) I do NOT want to waste money on something that won't get utilized. Now that being said, any ideas on a card?

Chai · 9th Feb 2006, 09:00 PM

Hey, those cards are the last few high end AGP cards left.

1st Feb 2006, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,635 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 11	9800 PRO Fan failure! Right now, if it's not one thing, it's another! ANYWAY, as stated, the fan, and only the fan is going on the card. I know this because it makes buzzing noises, and I have pulled out the card and cleared the small amount of dust off it. Well, I don't want to get another card. I have an open slot right next to it as well. (One on each side) Now is there something I can do to keep from getting another card? I looked a little, and can't find a replacement fan for it; I don't trust people on EBay because no one will offer a guarantee. Would getting a PCI/Slot fan do it? For the lazy people, I am running a 9800 PRO with standard clock settings. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers. Last edited by 1031982 : 1st Feb 2006 at 07:26 PM. Reason: spelling errors

1st Feb 2006, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 9	You can either replace the fan itself with a new one (identical or similar), or buy a new and fancier (better looking, more efficient and less noisy) 3rd part cooler. It's a matter of cost and personal preference. Cheers Olle __________________ If you're not living on the edge you take up too much space... Asus A8E-N, Athlon64 X2 4600+, 1024MB Kingston value, XFX GF7800GT, Seagate 160GB/8MB

1st Feb 2006, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,635 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 11	Well, as long as it's not too loud, I could care less. The one right now is almost silent until it acts up, but the cheaper the better right now. Also, I found an image on the net of the cooler installed on my card, here is an image of it. If someone knows where I could buy the fan, that would be great! __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers. Last edited by 1031982 : 19th Jun 2008 at 11:32 PM.

2nd Feb 2006, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
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4th Feb 2006, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,635 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 11	Right now, I am talking with Majormaggot, and I am getting a replacement from him. Thanks for the help. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

4th Feb 2006, 03:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
empire23 BRB. Attacking Russia Join Date: 4 Feb 2006 Location: Ze Fatherland Posts: 307 Reputation: 506 Rep Power: 10	Try the Vantec Iberq4 PRO, totally works with it, easy to install, and cheap. Goes for around 50 ringgit or 12 USD. Comes with cheaparse shinny ramsinks and blue LED action to impress the ladies LOL.

9th Feb 2006, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,635 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 11	Well, it seems that it could be worth it for me to go else ware... As for your suggestion empire23, I looked into it, and it doesn’t appeal to much as I have started to have some problems with the card now. Looks like I waited too long... For those interested, about 1 month. Well, I guess I will start looking for a replacement card. Anything known to be good on AGP that's new? __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

9th Feb 2006, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,128 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	6800GS or 7800GS? __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

9th Feb 2006, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,635 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 11	I wish! First I am still at AGP 8X/8X Pro. (Not to bad, but still a restriction.) Second, I am already in debt because of my monitor and I went all out and got a Dell 2005FPW. (Which I am loving) I do NOT want to waste money on something that won't get utilized. Now that being said, any ideas on a card? __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 4GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 4850, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

9th Feb 2006, 09:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,128 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	Hey, those cards are the last few high end AGP cards left. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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