Question What a time for fans to go out!

[Shamrock]

I have been having crashes recently, and looked at my Radeon driver software, and my Vega 56 fans have quit. I am gutted, because I cant afford the extortion. Anyone know or know of a place that sells fans? And would Nitro fans work?

For reference, this card has the quick disconnect fans.

 

[Fallen Kell]

Need to know your exact make/model, but there are plenty of places that have replacement fans:

Amazon.com: 3pcs/Set PLA09215B12H GPU Cooler Graphics Card Fan for Powercolor Red Devil RX VEGA56 VEGA64 RX Vega 64 56 Video Card Cooling : Electronics

Buy 3pcs/Set PLA09215B12H GPU Cooler Graphics Card Fan for Powercolor Red Devil RX VEGA56 VEGA64 RX Vega 64 56 Video Card Cooling: Graphics Card Fans - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[Shamrock]

Appologies, it's a Sapphire Pulse Vega 56.

Looking at those already!

 

[Fallen Kell]

You might need to remove the existing fans, take a look at how they connect and then look on AliExpress for parts.

Possibly starting here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/premium/...ve_id=SB_20211112000509&SearchText=VEGA56 fan

 

[thilanliyan]

You can even remove the shroud and zip tie some regular fans to it. I've done that on several different cards before.
Just need to make sure you get an adapter for the mini fan connector...something like this:

CRJ 4-Pin PWM GPU Dual Fan Splitter Adapter Cable All Black Sleeved for Graphics Cards : Amazon.ca: Electronics

CRJ 4-Pin PWM GPU Dual Fan Splitter Adapter Cable All Black Sleeved for Graphics Cards : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

Benefit of this is that you can use larger 120mm or 140mm fans, which are quieter and provide more airflow. This assumes you have enough space in your case and around the pci-e slot.

 

[maddie]

You can even remove the shroud and zip tie some regular fans to it. I've done that on several different cards before.
Just need to make sure you get an adapter for the mini fan connector...something like this:

CRJ 4-Pin PWM GPU Dual Fan Splitter Adapter Cable All Black Sleeved for Graphics Cards : Amazon.ca: Electronics

CRJ 4-Pin PWM GPU Dual Fan Splitter Adapter Cable All Black Sleeved for Graphics Cards : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

Benefit of this is that you can use larger 120mm or 140mm fans, which are quieter and provide more airflow. This assumes you have enough space in your case and around the pci-e slot.

We really are in a DIY solutions time.

 

[MrTeal]

3D printing a new shroud to hold a couple NF-A12's is truly a killer app for your own printer.

 

[Leeea]

You can even remove the shroud and zip tie some regular fans to it. I've done that on several different cards before.

I have a Vega 56 that I pulled the shroud on, and then used a small screw in-between the fins to hold the fans up. If you get the screw size/thread correct, it holds quite well.

We really are in a DIY solutions time.

We all do what we need to do in the Apocalypse.

Who would have thought a Vega 56 would be a go to card in late 2021 back in 2017 when it was released?

The way things are going Shamrock is going to need to keep it running for another four years.

 

[Shmee]

Definately check ebay as well for spare fan parts. Also, you could order a replacement air cooler, AIO, or a water block for use in a custom loop if need be.

 

[Shamrock]

These fans are quick release (Like the Sapphire Nitro fans). I have checked ebay. I might try and buy the nitro fans, and put up with the blue LEDs.

I contacted Sapphire, and they told me to email tech@althonmicro.com and give them my part #, sku #, and Serial #.