GPU Fan

[evolutionorbust]

The GPU fan on my Asus GeForce FX 5600 is dying. I've looked around online, and it's no problem to find a tutorial about how to install a new fan. My problem is finding a fan to buy that I know is going to fit. I've looked at pricewatch and newegg, and there doesn't seem to be a specific replacement for it. Has anyone had to replace the fan on this card before, and knows where I can get a new fan?

 

[WaryWolf]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-186-117&depa=0

says it fits the 5700 ultra, may work for your card. it should come with instructions, if not, check the manufacturer's website.

 

[GPRT]

Your best bet is replacing the heatsink altogether, as WaryWolf suggested. Its a very easy to install and if you keep the old heatsink it means your warrenty remains in tact

 

[evolutionorbust]

I'm fine with replacing the whole heat sync, but I don't want to buy something and rip off the old one only to discover it won't fit. The thing at newegg you link to doesn't look at all like what's on there now. Is that ok? My ignorance is bothering me, I'm actually rather hardware savvy, and I've been installing CPU fans since I was 8. But I've never had to do anything to the vid card before. I wish Asus just sold replacement fans, or had decent web support.