GPU fan got even louder ._.

[Heroxoot]

what the hell? Every time I clean the dust the damn thing gets louder. How do I get to the fan bearings so I can kill out the dust?

 

[not so gray matter]

Canned Air my friend.

Newegg.com - Memorex - Air Duster 2 Pack (Unscented)

While you're in their you may as well improve your airflow as well.

1. Use rounded cables instead of flat.
2. Make sure to tuck cables away neatly to give better airflow.
3. Be sure to have enough fans so that you have equal air coming in and going out.
4. Make sure that your airflow leaving the case is nearest to the hottest components. This will ensure that the hottest air leaves first and doesn't sit in the case.
5. Buy a CPU Cooler such as this: Corsair H50 or this Zalman 9500

Oh yeah, your GPU's fan is probably failing and I don't recommend taking it apart. You could replace the fans I guess, but I'd recommend buying a new GPU.

 

[Heroxoot]

THATS WHAT CAUSED THIS. I used freaking canned air, and now its louder than hell.

 

[polarbear]

Just to add, works great on the whole computer as well... cooler is better... GL

update: never got all the dust out or your fan needs to be replaced.. Too much dust or dirty can wear the bearings out...

 

[Heroxoot]

Its a brand new gpu, so the fan shouldnt be bad. Its gotten worse every time I clean it, which is weekly since I have pets and keep it tidy.

 

[not so gray matter]

Well I'm guessing you either pushed a lot of dust/dirt/hair/whatever into the bearings and/or the fan itself is failing. Either way it looks like you're buying a new GPU. This time handle it with kit gloves. Oh yeah, probably not a great idea to use ALL CAPS on a forum where you're attempting to ask for help from people giving out help for free. Thanks.

 

[polarbear]

Its a brand new gpu, so the fan shouldnt be bad. Its gotten worse every time I clean it, which is weekly since I have pets and keep it tidy.

Really sounds like a defective one then... Should be replaced for free then... GL

 

[Heroxoot]

Well I'm guessing you either pushed a lot of dust/dirt/hair/whatever into the bearings and/or the fan itself is failing. Either way it looks like you're buying a new GPU. This time handle it with kit gloves. Oh yeah, probably not a great idea to use ALL CAPS on a forum where you're attempting to ask for help from people giving out help for free. Thanks.

Why would I buy a new GPU, if I could just get a new fan? Where is your logic?

 

[rerice]

Heroxoot,

Be nice! These folks are trying to help. They volunteer their time and expertise just for the
satisfaction of being able to help people like you.

All they ask is a little common courtesy and an occasional Thank You.

This forum is an excellent source of knowledge and assistance, Please be patient.

From a real fan.

Richard

 

[Heroxoot]

Ya I'm sorry. I'm paranoid. Its not making much noise anymore since I sprayed it again, but I hear the kitchen ceiling fan buzzing too and its making me paranoid to high extents.

 

[not so gray matter]

If you believe the card is defective, contact the manufacturer and get a replacement. In the mean time you can use the onboard video (if you have it) to run the basic functions of your computer.

 

[Heroxoot]

I do not believe the card is an issue, I believe the fan just sucks. The fan is 100% replacable, and much cheaper than a new card totally. Not to mention its already a better idea to get a 3rd party fan.

 

[archie123]

what speed is it running at (fan)? what temp is your card running at? have you checked your fan isnt stuck at 100% or that your card is running way too hot for some reason?

Have you tried differant drivers

install this http://event.msi.com/vga/afterburner/download.htm it will give you your gpu temp and current fan speed (it'll give you alot of other useless info too just ignore it )

 

[stormy13]

When you are cleaning it are you stopping the fan from spinning, or just letting it spin when it gets hit by the compressed air? If you're not stopping it from spinning there is a good chance you have damaged the fan. It isn't made to spin at the rpm's it will spin at when hit with compressed air.

 

[alphanumeric]

What Stormy13 said, I use a pencil or screw driver to block the fan from spinning so as not to damage it while i blow the dust out. It's also possible you just got a bad fan to begin with. I'm on my third GT 220. The fan on the first one wouldn't turn at all and the card was DOA. Number two had a loud buzz and eventually overheated. Third times a charm I guess as this one has been working fine for months now.

 

[Heroxoot]

I just kind of put my finger in the way. I had it manually set to 65% speed for a the passed 3 weeks. I set it back to auto and it does seem to keep as cool but it gets higher before it drops back down. Where on manual it would only let it get so high and stay stable.