Graphics card fans

[Andrew R]

Hey I have a Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Super EVO card. The card is out of warranty. The fans seem to keep rubbing on the shroud/cover that is around them.
I'm going to look for some replacement ones and hope that helps but is it possible to run the graphics card without the shroud/cover on?
Is it safe and will it make temps significantly worse if I do?

 

[Rai200]

Removing the shroud probably won't make a huge difference in temps, however it's more likely the bearings in the fans making a noise, rather than them hitting the shroud.

From a quick Google you can buy replacement fans for about £25 if removing the shroud doesn't help.

 

[Andrew R]

Ok thanks thats reassuring to know, I had found these (ebay -replacement fans). Would they be ok? if so just gotta wait for some spare money to get em.

 

[DeliciousStorage]

is it possible to run the graphics card without the shroud/cover on?
Is it safe and will it make temps significantly worse if I do?

If you deshroud it you wouldn't be able to use it under load without any fans. You could get something like an Arctic P12 and ziptie it to the heatsink.

 

[Andrew R]

If you deshroud it you wouldn't be able to use it under load without any fans. You could get something like an Arctic P12 and ziptie it to the heatsink.

But if i was to just take the plastic cover from the bottom and keep the original fans mounted on the card until i got replacements?

 

[Dg834man]

But if i was to just take the plastic cover from the bottom and keep the original fans mounted on the card until i got replacements?

The fans are usually mounted to the shroud

 

[DeliciousStorage]

But if i was to just take the plastic cover from the bottom and keep the original fans mounted on the card until i got replacements?

If the fan isn't mounted on the shroud then it would work fine, but as someone already mentioned it's probably the fan bearing or motor that you can hear.

 

[Andrew R]

ok thanks ill get the replacements asap hopefully problem sorted

 

[newuser]

Are you using an anti sag bracket or prop for the graphics card?
I've seen them cause fans to rub on the shroud.

 

[varkanoid]

Maybe look to remove the shroud whilst you are waiting for the fans if they are not as one then you can see if this is the issue and you will need to remove it anyway to fit the new ones.

 

[SpellowHouse]

Ok thanks thats reassuring to know, I had found these (ebay -replacement fans). Would they be ok? if so just gotta wait for some spare money to get em.

I have bought fans from ebay before and it's usually worked out fine. Just make absolutely sure you buy the right ones and replace all the fans in case there is a slight difference in spec.

 

[adidan]

I have bought fans from ebay before and it's usually worked out fine. Just make absolutely sure you buy the right ones and replace all the fans in case there is a slight difference in spec.

Same ^

Make sure and then make sure again it's the right fan model for your card.