Graphic card recommendations needed (Page 2): Did you try cleaning the fan? That can help extend the life. I also wonder if you could use a different fan with the same specs. I doubt...

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

abc1234 wrote:

Replacing the fan is very easy. I already took it off and reinstalled it without a problem. The problem is that nVidia does not sell them and no one I can find so far does. So, because of a lousy $20 fix, I have to buy a new card.

Did you try cleaning the fan? That can help extend the life. I also wonder if you could use a different fan with the same specs. I doubt there’s anything really unique about that fan.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

abc1234 wrote:

Replacing the fan is very easy. I already took it off and reinstalled it without a problem. The problem is that nVidia does not sell them and no one I can find so far does. So, because of a lousy $20 fix, I have to buy a new card.

Did you try Newegg?

R.G. Loc: Scotland

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Did you try cleaning the fan? That can help extend the life. I also wonder if you could use a different fan with the same specs. I doubt there’s anything really unique about that fan.

Always worth a look. While you're at it check the CPU, PSU and case fans for dust and fluff.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Did you try cleaning the fan? That can help extend the life. I also wonder if you could use a different fan with the same specs. I doubt there’s anything really unique about that fan.

I vacuum the inside regularly and the dust buildup on the GPU fan was not that bad. It is still noisy and getting louder. This is now a race against time. If I tap the case, the noise goes away for a few minutes.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

abc1234 wrote:

I need a new video card for my computer. The curr... (show quote)

The way things progress, I suggest looking for reviews and comparisons. I could recommend what I bought three years ago, but it's already outdated.

https://www.google.com/search?q=best+graphics+cards&oq=best+graphics+cards&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIGCAgQRRhA0gEINDY3MWowajmoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Did you try Newegg?

To make a long story short, your post made me look more closely at the fan. I now see that it seems to be a generic configuration so I should be able to buy one from Amazon for about $15. Going this way avoids my spending more time in finding the right new GPU. Otherwise, I am satisfied with the performance of this machine. A year from now when Adobe demands greater GPU performance, I will either upgrade or buy a new computer.

Thanks for setting me on the right path.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

abc1234 wrote:

To make a long story short, your post made me look more closely at the fan. I now see that it seems to be a generic configuration so I should be able to buy one from Amazon for about $15. Going this way avoids my spending more time in finding the right new GPU. Otherwise, I am satisfied with the performance of this machine. A year from now when Adobe demands greater GPU performance, I will either upgrade or buy a new computer.

Thanks for setting me on the right path.

👍

KillroyII Loc: Middle Georgia

abc1234 wrote:

I vacuum the inside regularly and the dust buildup on the GPU fan was not that bad. It is still noisy and getting louder. This is now a race against time. If I tap the case, the noise goes away for a few minutes.

Good move, using vacuum.

A few years ago, having trouble w vacuum getting everything out of some tight spaces, I took a PC to garage and blew it out w/compressor. On hooking it back up… numerous problems. Replaced some components to get it running again. I presume that moisture in the compressor tank did those parts in.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

KillroyII wrote:

Good move, using vacuum.

A few years ago, having trouble w vacuum getting everything out of some tight spaces, I took a PC to garage and blew it out w/compressor. On hooking it back up… numerous problems. Replaced some components to get it running again. I presume that moisture in the compressor tank did those parts in.

I imagine just the air pressure could have affected some connections.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

KillroyII wrote:

Good move, using vacuum.

A few years ago, having trouble w vacuum getting everything out of some tight spaces, I took a PC to garage and blew it out w/compressor. On hooking it back up… numerous problems. Replaced some components to get it running again. I presume that moisture in the compressor tank did those parts in.

I vacuum and wipe with a cloth first and then use a can of compressed air for those last, hard to get places. The compressed air does not get very cold.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

abc1234 wrote:

I vacuum and wipe with a cloth first and then use a can of compressed air for those last, hard to get places. The compressed air does not get very cold.

You risk losing jumper clips when you vacuum the motherboard directly.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

R.G. wrote:

You risk losing jumper clips when you vacuum the motherboard directly.

Never thought of that but a prudent warning.

ruzbynik Loc: Victoria BC

KillroyII wrote:

Good move, using vacuum.

A few years ago, having trouble w vacuum getting everything out of some tight spaces, I took a PC to garage and blew it out w/compressor. On hooking it back up… numerous problems. Replaced some components to get it running again. I presume that moisture in the compressor tank did those parts in.

A fast stream of dry compressed air might introduce static electricity and cause some damage. I have used compressed air with no problem but at lowww pressure.