GPU fan issue

Ethan Hunt · 05-09-2011, 11:38 AM

So I recently got a new computer and the thing works great, so many complex parts all working seamlessly together. All but one of the simplest of parts...a GPU fan. I have two graphics cards with cross fire and the top one is the one causing my issue. Whenever I use the computer for higher end gaming, once the fans start moving faster, one of the fans on the top GPU goes crazy; vibrating like it's getting paid to.

I can only imagine that it's a simple fan fix because if I just push on it ever so slightly the noise stops. But I really have no clue what to do with it. I have "above average knowledge" of computer software and hardware but I've never had to deal directly with a single piece of hardware before. I can pull out the GPU but then I just stare at it; afraid to touch the inner workings of this complex piece of alien technology.

Anyone ever had this issue. If so what did you do to fix this?

skoops · 05-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Sounds like theres a lot of vibration coming from the GPU it could be down to the fan speed running at 100% or your GPU case has been made a tad loose.

Lower your fan speed see if that helps not forgetting to keep a eye on the temps.

rotNdude · 05-09-2011, 11:58 AM

Get an RMA going for the card.

05-09-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
Ethan Hunt Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 56 Posts: 190	GPU fan issue So I recently got a new computer and the thing works great, so many complex parts all working seamlessly together. All but one of the simplest of parts...a GPU fan. I have two graphics cards with cross fire and the top one is the one causing my issue. Whenever I use the computer for higher end gaming, once the fans start moving faster, one of the fans on the top GPU goes crazy; vibrating like it's getting paid to. I can only imagine that it's a simple fan fix because if I just push on it ever so slightly the noise stops. But I really have no clue what to do with it. I have "above average knowledge" of computer software and hardware but I've never had to deal directly with a single piece of hardware before. I can pull out the GPU but then I just stare at it; afraid to touch the inner workings of this complex piece of alien technology. Anyone ever had this issue. If so what did you do to fix this?

05-09-2011, 11:58 AM	#3
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05-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#2
skoops Join Date: Jun 2007 Reputation: 103 Posts: 2,785	Sounds like theres a lot of vibration coming from the GPU it could be down to the fan speed running at 100% or your GPU case has been made a tad loose. Lower your fan speed see if that helps not forgetting to keep a eye on the temps.