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SAPPHIRE TOXIC HD6950 weird sound

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Hi guys,

Yesterday I noticed a slight grinding noise from the graphics card. The sound is intermittent but seems to be getting progressively worse - to the point of unbearable.

I know the 9850 is a loud card but it sounds like I have a muscle car in my case.

Obviously the issue appears to be that the fan is shot, thing is, I’ve only had the card for a few days. What would you guys suggest/what are my options regarding this issue?

I recorded a brief video last night to highlight the issue.

http://youtu.be/4Ofl58Mh12I

Thanks
 
If you bought the card from here then ring/email them or post this in the customer services section. If you didn't buy it from here you need to get onto whoever you did buy it from for an RMA.
 
sounds like the bearings have gone in one of the fans , i wouldn't run it ,it will only cause more damage , do what Clav said and defo RMA it
 
Cheers guys, posted a RMA webnote and switching cards. Hopefully it'll get sorted soon. (Had to happen this week, the week of BF3! :()
 
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