Visiontek GF4 Ti4200 HSF making weird noises. Time to get a new one?

[MDE]

It's not that hard, just be gentle! Use a small screwdriver (I used a flat eyeglasses one) and don't touch that corner of the chip with the yellow ribbon (like I did, I was shocked when it actually worked bit it's a terrible OCer). What does your fan look like? If it's a "BlueOrb" you can get a replacement easily from 1CoolPC.
I got the Thermaltake GF4 copper cooler from 1CoolPC. A little loud but I can handle it.

Don't bother with the orb, it has bad bearings and it's probably going to be like that forever, just replace the fan IMHO

 

[Icewind]

The thermaltake fan is to damn loud for my tastes. I hotwired the orginal fan on it, least its a bit quieter that way...

 

[VisableAssassin]

Originally posted by: saber800

Originally posted by: VisableAssassin

Originally posted by: saber800
How hard really is it to remove the HSF off the GPU? I also have a VisionTek GF4 Ti4200 and the HSF also makes noises like the fan is going to go. I was thinking of getting this:

http://www.3dcool.com/?module=product&sku=Geforce4CK

But I'm afraid I might damage the GPU. I'll have to think about it. Where are you guys getting your replacement HSF and what type are you getting (Make/Model)?

as of lately ive only been buying albatron cards...good stuff 🙂
well i am useing that same cooler. it is a bit louder than the stock one but it does a much better job !
if your a noise freak either 7v it or do like i did and hook it up to a rheobus 🙂

Cool. I'll probably get that plus the Zalman inline speed controller at SVC.com. I think this would be the best bet since I will be lowering the fan speed. The large surface area will help to dissipate all the extra heat that is lingering (since fan speed is lower).

I might try first is to put the Zalman inline speed controller on the Blue Orb thats currently on the GF4 but I'm thinking it might overheat.

What do you guys think?

the three pin connector ont he thermal take unit is not a normal 3pin like a fan its a conpletely difference connector.....youll end up needing to get a 3ping to 4 pin adapter to use that zalman unit.

 

[saber800]

the three pin connector ont he thermal take unit is not a normal 3pin like a fan its a conpletely difference connector.....youll end up needing to get a 3ping to 4 pin adapter to use that zalman unit.

Really, so what's the best way to install it? What parts do I need?

 

[VisableAssassin]

Originally posted by: saber800

the three pin connector ont he thermal take unit is not a normal 3pin like a fan its a conpletely difference connector.....youll end up needing to get a 3ping to 4 pin adapter to use that zalman unit.

Really, so what's the best way to install it? What parts do I need?

If you use what TT gives you its a converter...converts fromt heir weid 3pin to a normal 4pin pass thru.
now i fyou want to use that zalman...short of modding the actuall connector ont he TT unit just hook up the TT converter to the 4pin molex then just connect that to the 3pin to 4 pin converter and hook it up your done. I just really wish that TT woulda used a "normal" 3 pin like they used to on their orbs..

 

[saber800]

Originally posted by: VisableAssassin

Originally posted by: saber800

the three pin connector ont he thermal take unit is not a normal 3pin like a fan its a conpletely difference connector.....youll end up needing to get a 3ping to 4 pin adapter to use that zalman unit.

Really, so what's the best way to install it? What parts do I need?

If you use what TT gives you its a converter...converts fromt heir weid 3pin to a normal 4pin pass thru.
now i fyou want to use that zalman...short of modding the actuall connector ont he TT unit just hook up the TT converter to the 4pin molex then just connect that to the 3pin to 4 pin converter and hook it up your done. I just really wish that TT woulda used a "normal" 3 pin like they used to on their orbs..

Cool. Thanks for your help.

 

[VisableAssassin]

Originally posted by: saber800

Originally posted by: VisableAssassin

Originally posted by: saber800

the three pin connector ont he thermal take unit is not a normal 3pin like a fan its a conpletely difference connector.....youll end up needing to get a 3ping to 4 pin adapter to use that zalman unit.

Really, so what's the best way to install it? What parts do I need?

If you use what TT gives you its a converter...converts fromt heir weid 3pin to a normal 4pin pass thru.
now i fyou want to use that zalman...short of modding the actuall connector ont he TT unit just hook up the TT converter to the 4pin molex then just connect that to the 3pin to 4 pin converter and hook it up your done. I just really wish that TT woulda used a "normal" 3 pin like they used to on their orbs..

Cool. Thanks for your help.

no problem 🙂

 

[saber800]

I was looking around and I was wondering if this setup would be better (more silent) to cool the Ti4200?

Install this:
1) Zalman 92mm Fan with Zalman Bracket - ZM-F2 with BR123 Link
Model # FB123
and have it blowing over the video card and unplug the fan on the BlueOrb

or

2) Zalman 92mm Fan with Zalman Bracket - ZM-F2 with BR123 Link
Model # FB123
With this installed Thermaltake Cooler and also unplug the fan and remove that plastic window.

Basically using the Zalman fan to blow air over the Heat Sink thats installed (either a passive Blue Orb or the Thermaltake HS). I would be using the voltage limiter to lower the fan speed.

What do you think?

 

[KennyH]

Is the fan held onto the heatsink by screws, by any chance? If so, unscrew the fan from the heatsink, peel back the label on the rear, and feed it a drop of automatic-transmission fluid, then put the label back and screw the fan to the heatsink.

So, does auto-trans fluid work better than the good ol' 3 in 1 oil? 🙂

 

[huesmann]

Well, it has a nice red color. 🙂