Cheap replacement GPU fan ???

[jjmIII]

Hi everyone 🙂.

I need some advice on a cheap GPU cooler for an eVGA 6600 PCI-e video card. I'm not a big gamer/OC'r.....but the OEM fan is going bad and making a ton of noise.

I looked at this, but would rather not spend $30+ dollars on a $50 card.

Thanks for any help -Jim.

 

[CKXP]

is $20 cheap enough?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186130

 

[Zap]

Use compressed air to blow out the fan, then take the fan off and oil the bearings. Alternately you can contact eVGA about replacing it under warranty.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: CKXP
is $20 cheap enough?

$25.63 shipped....kinda hoped for a $15 replacement, but may not have any luck.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: Zap
Use compressed air to blow out the fan, then take the fan off and oil the bearings. Alternately you can contact eVGA about replacing it under warranty.

The bushing is shot. Th fan hangs down and rubs the surrounding encasing.

 

[jiffylube1024]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Originally posted by: Zap
Use compressed air to blow out the fan, then take the fan off and oil the bearings. Alternately you can contact eVGA about replacing it under warranty.

$25.63 shipped....kinda hoped for a $15 replacement, but may not have any luck.

If you get the Zalman you could put it on your next card when you choose to upgrade...