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kiwis

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#173258 17-May-2015 09:53
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My graphics card fan is making a really bad sound. If I open my case and stop the fan with my finger it stops. is there a way of fixing this?

It's like it's dirty or loose. 

Is this normal?

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  #1306495 17-May-2015 10:06
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Fan is at the end of its life that usually means.

You can try taking it off and putting a drop of light oil on the bearing, but that is usually a short term fix. Otherwise look for an aftermarket cooler for the card if available.




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  #1306506 17-May-2015 10:42
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I think it would be better to find a new one and replace it.  But it depends how good it is and how much you want to spend.




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  #1306563 17-May-2015 12:24
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Replace fan. Cheap. Usually easy.

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