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23rd Apr 2009, 08:49
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Hi, I'm new to your forum and apologize in advance for knocking on your door with a problem.
This isn't a new problem from what I understand... I recently purchased a "refurbished" HP Pavilion desktop which came with an Nvidia 9500GS. The fan on this card emits an extremely loud Buzzsaw noise at times which I know is irregular (and common with this card). It was not difficult to isolate the noise source. I will NOT contact HP to deal with this, I've read all about the defective and inferior replacement cards that others have received from HP when choosing this route. Instead.... I'd prefer to physically replace the fan myself. Problem: I'm having a devil of a time locating a fan (or cooling system) that lists compatibility with the Nvidia 9500GS. I know (from numerous searches) that the defective fan on the NvidiaGS is a well documented problem. Nearly all the suggestions on the other forums relate to "contact HP and they'll help you" responses. As I mentioned, I'd really prefer not to go that route. I'm optimistic that someone here may be able to point me in the direction of a compatible aftermarket fan or cooling system to remedy this problem for the 9500GS. Compatibility is my primary issue. If any of the kind folks here could steer me in the right direction I'd be most appreciative. Thanks!! |
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23rd Apr 2009, 17:06
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I'd just take the cover off, measure the fan with a tape measure. It's probably just a standard 80mm fan.
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24th Apr 2009, 06:30
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The diameter of the fan is somewhat irrelevant. I'm more concerned with the screw-holes that hold the fan assembly in place and the limited amount of space I have to work with. Again... compatibility is my primary issue with installing an aftermarket fan as a remedy. The current (defective) fan assembly is piano-shaped (not that it matters). |
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25th Apr 2009, 01:32
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Would it not be easier to just buy a different graphics card and whack that in? There's no chance you could get it wrong and end up with a knackered card then.
The piano shaped bit you see isn't the fan, just another part of the cooling system. When you take that off, you'll be able to see the fan. That bit is made for style and usually to direct airflow in a specific direction. The fan looks pretty small and probably difficult to find a replacement or 3rd party one but I'm no expert at finding bits like that. It really would be easier to buy a new graphics card and install that, much easier. |
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26th Apr 2009, 06:33
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I think Carbon was going more on the point that you could just replace the fan itself, leaving the base in place.
Anyway before buying anything it would be worth checking it's not just a loose wire dangling slightly near the fan. I had this on my new build, and it sounded exactly like you describe. Worth a check 
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26th Apr 2009, 07:13
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Thanks guys. There were definitely no wires or obstructions causing the the noise.
I ordered a better card from Newegg.... should be here mid-week. Thanks for the input! ...and beware of the 9500GS, many have reported the same defect and HP was already aware of it when I reported the problem (since the card came with a factory-built HP). The box is still under warranty but I'd rather take care of it myself (for many reasons). |
