Vapor

Hi,

I have an ASUS EN7300GS/HTD/256M GEFORCE 7300GS PCI EXPRESS 256MB DDR2 VIDEO CARD w/TV-OUT, HDTV & DVI Video Card.

The fan on it sounds terrible, especially when turning the computer on. I was wondering if I could unplug the fan from the card and just let the heat sink pull heat away from the card. Is this a bad idea? Will my card overheat?

I only play a couple of games on it such as Medal of Honor or Wolfenstein. Other than that I mainly use the computer for school purposes.

Thanks,

Vapor

spanky

Sounds like you should replace the fan.

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Vapor

Where can I buy a fan that will fit that video card?

_simon_

Do a google search for VGA coolers and check to see which is compatible with your card. Also check the dimensions to make sure you have enough space for the replacement.

taylormsj

when i unpluged the fan on my northbridge, it ran fine,a nd i dotn think a 7300 produces much heat anyway, try it

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4NGU$

i had to get a zelman for my card when the fan died
coz with out the fan it ran at 98 degrees

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Nevakonaza

angus was that on your 9600 pro?

it was you who had a 9600 right?
only for some reason my 9600 doesnt have a gpu sensor?

Vapor,like the guys said i would either replace the fan or just buy a new better cooler.

the fan is there for a reason,If it didnt need it then they wouldnt put it on mate

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Vapor

welll...

I don't want to take a risk of overheating my video card and possibly wrecking my motherboard... if that's possible... maybe I'll check into getting a new card. I can't seem to find a fan for it.

diduknowthat

No don't unplug the card. If a low power card has a fan, then it probably has a TINY heatsink, so if you unplug the fan you'll probably damage your card.

Go on newegg and pick up a cheap fanless heatsink. That'll be the best thing to do.

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zer0_c00l

go to comp usa and pick up a gpu fan..they sell some nice ones..that is if you in a hurry..

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