Replacement blower fan

[Skunkworks]

I've noticed that a lot of the graphics cards use what look like standard size blower fans. Is it possible to buy these? I want just the fan, not a whole aftermarket cooler kit.

I've been googling like crazy but turned up nothing so far.

 

[tommybhoy]

Try typing: 'ati fan' without the quotes into the bay in computing, I got some hits.

I know you want just the fan, but in case you don't get one, have you thought about this at £16:


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-047-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=787

 

[Skunkworks]

Try typing: 'ati fan' without the quotes into the bay in computing, I got some hits.

I'm usually pretty good at sourcing things I need, but it's almost like these things don't exist outside of being pre-installed on a card.

I have my eye on a couple "spares or repair" cards on fleabay, but outside of that no luck at all.

I know you want just the fan, but in case you don't get one, have you thought about this at £16:


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-047-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=787

I've seen those, but I really don't want to go to the dicking around of installing a whole new sink and fan.

 

[drunkenmaster]

I'm usually pretty good at sourcing things I need, but it's almost like these things don't exist outside of being pre-installed on a card.

I have my eye on a couple "spares or repair" cards on fleabay, but outside of that no luck at all.

I've seen those, but I really don't want to go to the dicking around of installing a whole new sink and fan.

I can't quite remember with the 4890 but its normal now to have to remove the entire heatsink and remove the shroud just to remove the fan in the first place, at which point, putting on an aftermarket cooler would actually be easier, as you skip the whole removing fan and putting in new one part.


if you get a good aftermarket cooler you also get, lower temps, lower noise, increased overclock and faster card.

 

[Skunkworks]

I can't quite remember with the 4890 but its normal now to have to remove the entire heatsink and remove the shroud just to remove the fan in the first place, at which point, putting on an aftermarket cooler would actually be easier, as you skip the whole removing fan and putting in new one part.


if you get a good aftermarket cooler you also get, lower temps, lower noise, increased overclock and faster card.

The description implies it comes with a heatsink too. Are you saying that I could just replace the fan and shroud, but leave the existing heatsink in place? If so, it will be an ideal solution.

 

[trigger-happy]

OCUK need to bring in some 69xx series coolers.