Zotac GTX970 replacement fan

[Biggler]

Hi all,

I have a Zotac GTX970 Dual fan model - https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/gtx-970

The fan closest to the display ports started grinding like the ball bearings have gone.

Are fans in these things easy to replace and if so what fan would I need?
If not, can anyone recommend an new cooler for it?

It's annoying the hell out of me but i'd rather not spend a lot on it, i'd look to upgrade if it that was the case

Thanks for your help.

 

[Biggler]

I'd bodge it if it was me, some cheap and nasty fix like a 92mm fan zip tied on.

I'd seen that as an option here - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/402217-replace-fans-on-the-zotac-gtx-970/
Scroll down a little bit for the pictures

 

[Biggler]

Can you unplug the front fan from the board and just try running it with one fan or is it wired in with the second fan?

It makes sense to give this a go, I'm sure it can be unplugged and that would stop the sound annoying me. Luckily the fan which is working is right above the GPU.

 

[Biggler]

helpful advice

Thanks for that I'll give it a go.