AGP Fan issues

Cerebral Assasin · 24th Mar 2006, 03:18 AM

hey my A9600XT fan just stopped working.... no clue why.. an reasons why this can happen ?

Ishtim · 24th Mar 2006, 03:39 AM

Well, it can only be two things...

Physically broken: Did it get hot? Start making noise?

Electronically broken: Power loss to fan, i.e connector or connection, PSU faulty, AGP slot dead?

That model does not use seperate molex connector correct? Dosen't it only have the 3 little wires (red, blue & black) from the fan to the PCB. YOu may want to check at the connector for voltage .

Try to "kick start" it. Make sure you ground yourself to the case first, then when you power up the macjine, give the fan a little flick with your finger. It may be frozen due to stiction.

Cerebral Assasin · 25th Mar 2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishtim

Well, it can only be two things...

Physically broken: Did it get hot? Start making noise?

Electronically broken: Power loss to fan, i.e connector or connection, PSU faulty, AGP slot dead?

That model does not use seperate molex connector correct? Dosen't it only have the 3 little wires (red, blue & black) from the fan to the PCB. YOu may want to check at the connector for voltage .

Try to "kick start" it. Make sure you ground yourself to the case first, then when you power up the macjine, give the fan a little flick with your finger. It may be frozen due to stiction.

ya its the one with the 3 lil wires.. will try te kicksart and let u know tomm... thanks mate...

tried that method mate.. not working... anythin else ? if i have to change the fan ? howd i do that and what do u suggest ? (p.s. it did get hot and make a weird noise but didnt go immd after that.. abt 3 days later...)

Chai · 25th Mar 2006, 10:44 AM

Get a new after market cooler. A low end one would do. Maybe the older ATI Silencer 1 or something.

s p r a n k i k o · 25th Mar 2006, 11:48 AM

You can get an Arctic Cooling ATI Silencer 2. You can read the review here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article197-page1.html

Or you can check this one out: http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=138&code=013

Hope that helps!!

Max_87 · 26th Mar 2006, 09:42 AM

I do not recommend the ZM80D-HP unless you really want passive cooling. Go for the VF series

Cerebral Assasin · 27th Mar 2006, 11:12 PM

thanks guy guess thats the best option... ? neva done it before...i dunno if i get arctic in this side of town... just Antec... is that good ? if not any gud shippin sites for cheap... ya knw what i mean..

s p r a n k i k o · 28th Mar 2006, 01:21 AM

As far as I'm aware of, antec is a reputable brand. I think they even have watercooling kits for beginners. Glad to help!!

Cerebral Assasin · 28th Mar 2006, 02:09 AM

getting a sil 2 for abt USD 29.. good deal... ?

s p r a n k i k o · 28th Mar 2006, 06:31 PM

Theyr'e selling it at $18 on newegg. So I guess plus $15 for shipping.

24th Mar 2006, 03:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cerebral Assasin Newbie Join Date: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 24 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	AGP Fan issues hey my A9600XT fan just stopped working.... no clue why.. an reasons why this can happen ?

25th Mar 2006, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,992 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Get a new after market cooler. A low end one would do. Maybe the older ATI Silencer 1 or something. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

25th Mar 2006, 11:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
s p r a n k i k o "0104" Join Date: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 780 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 6	You can get an Arctic Cooling ATI Silencer 2. You can read the review here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article197-page1.html Or you can check this one out: http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=138&code=013 Hope that helps!! __________________ Main rig: Opteron 170/3Ghz \| DFI NF4 Ultra-D \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=163569 OCZ Platinum Elite Edition 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| EVGA7900GTO Secondary rig: Opteron 144/2.9Ghz \| Abit KN8 Ultra \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=212009 Team Xtreme 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| XFX7900GS

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Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 11,332 Reputation: 2090 Rep Power: 37	I do not recommend the ZM80D-HP unless you really want passive cooling. Go for the VF series __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com E8600 @ 4.4GHz 1.36v / Asus P5E3 Deluxe / 2x2GB DDR3 / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

27th Mar 2006, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cerebral Assasin Newbie Join Date: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 24 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	thanks guy guess thats the best option... ? neva done it before...i dunno if i get arctic in this side of town... just Antec... is that good ? if not any gud shippin sites for cheap... ya knw what i mean.. Last edited by Cerebral Assasin : 27th Mar 2006 at 11:20 PM.

24th Mar 2006, 03:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,668 Reputation: 3125 Rep Power: 40	Well, it can only be two things... Physically broken: Did it get hot? Start making noise? Electronically broken: Power loss to fan, i.e connector or connection, PSU faulty, AGP slot dead? That model does not use seperate molex connector correct? Dosen't it only have the 3 little wires (red, blue & black) from the fan to the PCB. YOu may want to check at the connector for voltage . Try to "kick start" it. Make sure you ground yourself to the case first, then when you power up the macjine, give the fan a little flick with your finger. It may be frozen due to stiction.

28th Mar 2006, 01:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
s p r a n k i k o "0104" Join Date: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 780 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 6	As far as I'm aware of, antec is a reputable brand. I think they even have watercooling kits for beginners. Glad to help!! __________________ Main rig: Opteron 170/3Ghz \| DFI NF4 Ultra-D \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=163569 OCZ Platinum Elite Edition 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| EVGA7900GTO Secondary rig: Opteron 144/2.9Ghz \| Abit KN8 Ultra \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=212009 Team Xtreme 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| XFX7900GS

28th Mar 2006, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cerebral Assasin Newbie Join Date: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 24 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	getting a sil 2 for abt USD 29.. good deal... ?

28th Mar 2006, 06:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
s p r a n k i k o "0104" Join Date: 31 Aug 2005 Location: Manila Posts: 780 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 6	Theyr'e selling it at $18 on newegg. So I guess plus $15 for shipping. __________________ Main rig: Opteron 170/3Ghz \| DFI NF4 Ultra-D \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=163569 OCZ Platinum Elite Edition 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| EVGA7900GTO Secondary rig: Opteron 144/2.9Ghz \| Abit KN8 Ultra \| http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=212009 Team Xtreme 1Gb/2-3-3-5/1T \| XFX7900GS

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