fairfieldfalconsfan
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My graphics card has been really loud lately when I first turn on the computer. The way I would make it stop would be to open the case and kinda pull up (just a little) on the card with my finger and let it go. I would also sometimes stop the fan with my finger and then let it start spinning again. It was being loud the other day so I stopped the fan with my finger and let it start again. It then went for a little bit and then just stopped. I quickly shut down my PC and took the card out to look at it. I then saw that when I had stopped it I broke one of the fan blades. I then took the broken blade out (figuring it would still run) and reinstalled the card. The fan ran fine but was kinda louder and vibrated a little.
I am wondering if it is possible to find a replacement fan I can install myself (just has 4 screws holding it down) for a lot less then a new card would cost.
The card is a Nvidia EVGA e-GeForce FX 5200, 128MB, P/N:128-P1-N309-LX, PCI Version. Here is a link to it on Amazon: Amazon.com: EVGA e-GeForce FX 5200 128 MB GPU: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more
If it would be more then around $15-20 then I may just buy a newer GPU with a little more memory.
Thanks in advance.
I am wondering if it is possible to find a replacement fan I can install myself (just has 4 screws holding it down) for a lot less then a new card would cost.
The card is a Nvidia EVGA e-GeForce FX 5200, 128MB, P/N:128-P1-N309-LX, PCI Version. Here is a link to it on Amazon: Amazon.com: EVGA e-GeForce FX 5200 128 MB GPU: Electronics: Reviews, Prices & more
If it would be more then around $15-20 then I may just buy a newer GPU with a little more memory.
Thanks in advance.