I second the recommendation of Aliexpress, if you look at the Ad closely and make sure its the same model # as you need, it will most likely come from the same manufacturer as OEM.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32635784452.html Sapphire Nitro
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32975010356.html MSI Gaming X
etc.
Topic: GPU Replacement fans - page 2. (Read 592 times)
On most GPU's you can take off the plastic-fan-cover relativ easily (just find the screws). Buy 2 or 3 of these 92mm fans and attach them with cheap and simple cable ties. Connect them with max speed directly to your PSU. On some cards you can connect fans directly to the GPU, so you can change the fan-speed with your preferred software.
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And in my own experience, it delivers better cooling than the stock fans (at least for my cheap brand GPUs).
@Harai Goshi Though I'm puzzled with your "fan cost problem", maybe you're talking about the whole HeatSink (Metal Part under the fan) and Fan for the GPU?
The fan alone should be cheap ($20±) and wont cost you more than a quarter of the whole GPU.
So, fans die every once in a while. Other than EBay, where's a good place to find GPU replacement fans? Preferably a place where the cost doesnt make it tempting to just buy a replacement card & sell the one with faulty fans for parts?
You can try aliexpress. I ordered several items (not GPU fan but other laptop parts and other items not available in my country) there and didn't have any issue with the items, delivery is also prompt (usually earlier than promised).
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-graphics-card-fan.html
On most GPU's you can take off the plastic-fan-cover relativ easily (just find the screws). Buy 2 or 3 of these 92mm fans and attach them with cheap and simple cable ties. Connect them with max speed directly to your PSU. On some cards you can connect fans directly to the GPU, so you can change the fan-speed with your preferred software.
https://geizhals.de/?cmp=1187156&cmp=1204784&cmp=1165585
The Noctua's are the best quality with lowest possible noise but still insane airpressure. If you want to save some bucks and if you have some time, go with the FM93. Often they are just 7-8 Euros each. Dont buy them if they are back to 15-17 Euros again. Then go with the better Noctua's.
https://geizhals.de/?cmp=1187156&cmp=1204784&cmp=1165585
The Noctua's are the best quality with lowest possible noise but still insane airpressure. If you want to save some bucks and if you have some time, go with the FM93. Often they are just 7-8 Euros each. Dont buy them if they are back to 15-17 Euros again. Then go with the better Noctua's.
So, fans die every once in a while. Other than EBay, where's a good place to find GPU replacement fans? Preferably a place where the cost doesnt make it tempting to just buy a replacement card & sell the one with faulty fans for parts?
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