GeForce 4 Ti4200 cooling fan stopped working

Scorpionic · 31-January-05, 06:44 PM

I just noticed today that the cooling fan on my video card isn't working.

I have no idea how long it's been this way, but needless to say I was alarmed. Upon inspection, the fan will turn if I force it, but there is something internal it's grinding against.

Anyone know if I'm screwed or could I basically keep using this card without the cooling fan? Is heat really a big issue on the Ti4200? Is it easy to replace the cooling fan on a video card?

Thanks

gorked · 31-January-05, 06:48 PM

Well, to be on the safe side, you should probably replace the cooler. Either that or have a side intake fan blowing on the video card. I have both options and my card runs quite cool. Ti4200's generally do not produce that much heat.

Enko · 31-January-05, 07:33 PM

get some canned air and see if you can blow whatever is clogging in there out. this is only a temporary thing though so i would still recommend getting a new cooler for it.

TYCOON · 31-January-05, 07:35 PM

They sell ti4200 coolers in bulk here, I think they are $3-4 CND...

jedco · 31-January-05, 07:41 PM

I lost up a 4600 and I still have the stock cooler from LeadTek, which seems to be very good, indeed. It has two fans and a large ram sink. I think it will work with the 4200. Let me know if you are interested.

Here is a link to a card that has the same cooler.

http://www.leadtek.com/3d_graphic/wi...a280_td_1.html

J

Ancient_History · 26-February-05, 12:54 PM

I lost the fan in my 4200ti that I use to web surf with and replaced it with a Zalman heatpipe. No worries about losing another fan there. It runs cool to the touch with no fan.

31-January-05, 06:44 PM		#1 (permalink)
Scorpionic Recycl-Hoe-tron	GeForce 4 Ti4200 cooling fan stopped working I just noticed today that the cooling fan on my video card isn't working. I have no idea how long it's been this way, but needless to say I was alarmed. Upon inspection, the fan will turn if I force it, but there is something internal it's grinding against. Anyone know if I'm screwed or could I basically keep using this card without the cooling fan? Is heat really a big issue on the Ti4200? Is it easy to replace the cooling fan on a video card? Thanks

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31-January-05, 06:48 PM		#2 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God	Well, to be on the safe side, you should probably replace the cooler. Either that or have a side intake fan blowing on the video card. I have both options and my card runs quite cool. Ti4200's generally do not produce that much heat.

31-January-05, 07:33 PM		#3 (permalink)
Enko Apex Tech God	get some canned air and see if you can blow whatever is clogging in there out. this is only a temporary thing though so i would still recommend getting a new cooler for it.

31-January-05, 07:35 PM		#4 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	They sell ti4200 coolers in bulk here, I think they are $3-4 CND...

31-January-05, 07:41 PM		#5 (permalink)
jedco Apex Tech Maniac	I lost up a 4600 and I still have the stock cooler from LeadTek, which seems to be very good, indeed. It has two fans and a large ram sink. I think it will work with the 4200. Let me know if you are interested. Here is a link to a card that has the same cooler. http://www.leadtek.com/3d_graphic/wi...a280_td_1.html J

26-February-05, 12:54 PM		#6 (permalink)
Ancient_History Apex Techie Lite	I lost the fan in my 4200ti that I use to web surf with and replaced it with a Zalman heatpipe. No worries about losing another fan there. It runs cool to the touch with no fan.