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  1. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #11

    This is not exactly how your video card will look like - but it shows the fan about half way thru:

    I did not listen to the audio - so I don't know what the guy said...
    ...hence no endorsement of the info presented.

    I'm also not suggesting that you replace a fan as shown,..
    ...it is just the first video that I found for you.

    Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner to clean dirt/dust from a computer. Compressed air was mentioned or take it to a professional.
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  2. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #12

    Also when cleaning fans many suggest to block the fan from spinning wildly as the fan can turn the motor into a generator to create unwanted current.
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  3. Posts : 1,449
    Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
       #13

    linnemeyerhere said:
    Also when cleaning fans many suggest to block the fan from spinning wildly as the fan can turn the motor into a generator to create unwanted current.
    Very interesting!: I probably would have never thought of this one; but now that i take a moment to think about it; i can see why. Even while spinning it with the computer off(which should ALWAYS be done while dusting out the case etc.); it can create "back-current"; and possibly give a surge to other components on the board.(possibly unless you are sure to unplug the system and hold the power button for about 5-10 seconds to release any current then I think you should be ok).
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  4. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #14

    matts6887 said:
    linnemeyerhere said:
    Also when cleaning fans many suggest to block the fan from spinning wildly as the fan can turn the motor into a generator to create unwanted current.
    Very interesting!: I probably would have never thought of this one; but now that i take a moment to think about it; i can see why. Even while spinning it with the computer off(which should ALWAYS be done while dusting out the case etc.); it can create "back-current"; and possibly give a surge to other components on the board.(possibly unless you are sure to unplug the system and hold the power button for about 5-10 seconds to release any current then I think you should be ok).
    No - you will not be ok.
    Edit: I did not mean that to sound so harsh :-(

    Almost any motor can become a generator...
    ...just like almost any speaker can become a microphone.

    If you spin a fan, you make electricity - albeit, inefficiently.

    If you cause a speaker to vibrate, you make electricity - albeit, inefficiently.



    A well built supply circuit can handle the current generated by cleaning the fan
    Not all supply circuits are built well :-(
    Be safe. Prevent the fan from spinning too fast if compressed air is being used to clean it.

    ...and then there is the danger of ESD that fast moving air generates :-(
    Last edited by UsernameIssues; 26 Dec 2013 at 17:41.
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  5. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Guys I think that the best solution (and probably even the only one) is to change my graphic card.

    At this point, I'm not even trying to find another solution, because of the time wasted, the unbearable attempts which turned into total disappointment and because I think it's the best thing to do.

    Just one last question: what's better, an ATI Radeon 5850 HD Series or a ATI Radeon 7750 HD Series ? In your opinion.
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  6. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #16

    Well David that leads us to the next question, what PSU are you using?
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  7. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #17

    linnemeyerhere said:
    Well David that leads us to the next question, what PSU are you using?
    Sorry for not responding, I spent holidays away.

    Anyway, my power supply is ZM500ST, featuring a power of 500W (ATX12V)
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  8. Posts : 1,449
    Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
       #18

    UsernameIssues said:
    matts6887 said:
    linnemeyerhere said:
    Also when cleaning fans many suggest to block the fan from spinning wildly as the fan can turn the motor into a generator to create unwanted current.
    Very interesting!: I probably would have never thought of this one; but now that i take a moment to think about it; i can see why. Even while spinning it with the computer off(which should ALWAYS be done while dusting out the case etc.); it can create "back-current"; and possibly give a surge to other components on the board.(possibly unless you are sure to unplug the system and hold the power button for about 5-10 seconds to release any current then I think you should be ok).
    No - you will not be ok.
    Edit: I did not mean that to sound so harsh :-(

    Almost any motor can become a generator...
    ...just like almost any speaker can become a microphone.

    If you spin a fan, you make electricity - albeit, inefficiently.

    If you cause a speaker to vibrate, you make electricity - albeit, inefficiently.



    A well built supply circuit can handle the current generated by cleaning the fan
    Not all supply circuits are built well :-(
    Be safe. Prevent the fan from spinning too fast if compressed air is being used to clean it.

    ...and then there is the danger of ESD that fast moving air generates :-(

    Oops once again i made a boo boo by saying you should be ok. You are right though you won't be ok as ur right any type of fan motor etc can generate electricity still.
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  9. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #19

    So guys, right now I'm having this doubt.

    If I will change my graphic card to another one this problem is 100% sure that it will be fixed?
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  10. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #20

    Bump
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