Where to get replacement fans for MSI FrozerII

[Markfw]

So I have a pair of GTX460 twin frozer video cards. 3 of the 4 fans are locked up. I can't seem to find replacement fans for them.

Any ideas ?

 

[stahlhart]

Have you considered re-lubricating the fan bearings?

http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/specialty-greases-and-grease-syringes/model-33-grease-syringe/

I've got one in one of my TFII 560Tis that's starting to get a little noisy, which I've taken as a sign that they're due for some maintenance.

 

[Markfw]

well, since they are locked hard, and won't turn, I figured grease would not help.

 

[SickBeast]

That card should still be covered under warranty. You could just RMA it. The last time I RMA'ed through MSI I had a new card the next day at my door.

 

[stahlhart]

Wow -- I did not realize you meant that literally (sorry). Have never had any do that here.

I did some image searching -- would these fit? I think that they're 80mm on these cards, and the mounting holes look similarly positioned:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835119133

 

[Markfw]

Wow -- I did not realize you meant that literally (sorry). Have never had any do that here.

I did some image searching -- would these fit? I think that they're 80mm on these cards, and the mounting holes look similarly positioned:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835119133

WOW, thanks ! They look like the fit. I ordered 4 .

As for warranty, I would have to spend $30 to ship them out, and after my gift card, this cost me $15.

 

[KingFatty]

Have you considered re-lubricating the fan bearings?

http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/specialty-greases-and-grease-syringes/model-33-grease-syringe/

I've got one in one of my TFII 560Tis that's starting to get a little noisy, which I've taken as a sign that they're due for some maintenance.

Do you have any more information about solving the noisy fan bearing?

I have a 5850 fan that is noisy at idle speeds, make a kind of grumbling sound, though it goes away when the RPMs increase. However, instead of a ball bearing, it appears to be a brass bushing. Does adding bearing grease help bushings that are slightly worn from years of normal use? I noticed you linked to a lithium grease, instead of a bearing grease - is that the trick for making the sound go away, to use a lithium grease instead of ball bearing grease? My fan is still disassembled (as shown in my user avatar to the left).

 

[stahlhart]

It's actually more of a silicone, something like Dow Corning #33. I've found it to be useful for fan bearings, as it works well as a lubricant on plastic surfaces, plus it won't attack them chemically. As it's a grease rather than a liquid, it won't seep out or stain the label that covers/seals the bearing cavity on the fan, and it also tends to dampen vibration noise simply because it stays in place once applied.

It's a little bit tricky to get it into a sleeve bearing -- probably best to apply a layer to the fan axle after disassembling, dab some on the bearing surface where the axle end protrudes, reattach the "C" ring retainer that holds the axle in the bearing, and reassemble.

It may or may not work, depending on how worn the fan is. I've got an AIW X800XL with stock cooling that I wasn't able to save completely -- it helped, but it still rattles some. So YMMV.

Edit: in looking at your avatar photo, you might also want to add some to the flat circular surface surrounding the fan axle, where it makes contact with that bearing surface in the armature. This would be the advantage to getting the grease in a syringe package, as it makes precise application easier.