Problem with my Zotac 3060 Ti

[Waterdrake]

Hello, I managed to snag one of the Zotac cards, 3 months prior from here. But I have the following problem that go me worried. I have a loud fan rattling sound (I guess the ball bearings are defective), which wasn't there in the begging.Should I wing it because I guess there aren't any cards available due to the situation, or contact support for a change/fix and possibly wait months ?

 

[Robotanv]

There was a video on youtube with someone showing the same problem. The solution was to apply some pressure to the shroud on one of the corners. Have a look on youtube.

 

[ScottiB]

rattling to me would suggest fan blade catching something rather than the bearings. Bearing noises tend to be scratchy or squeeky

 

[Waterdrake]

Yep, found the posts on Reddit. It is the shroud when I push on it, as advised, by the posts the annoying rattling sound stops but when I let it go it comes back, I will shove a piece of paper for now. Thanks again !

 

[Robotanv]

Good news!

 

[CuriousTomCat]

Manufacturers are probably getting away with a lot of defects like that because people are too scared to RMA anything.