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G5 Quad: nvidia 7800 fan is really loud
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MOTHERWELL
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Aug 8, 2009, 07:25 PM
 
On Monday when I came to work I found my computer making a really loud noise. One of the fans ones making a scraping noise. The fan is on the graphics card - an nvidia geforce 7800.

Anyone have a similar issue? Does it mean my graphics card needs to be replaced, or is there a way to fix the fan on it.
     
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Aug 9, 2009, 06:15 PM
 
When was the last time you cleaned the dust and gunk off the interior of your Mac, including the card?
     
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Aug 15, 2009, 03:27 PM
 
If the fan is going (and that isn't an uncommon thing) you can always get a replacement at Fry's, Newegg, etc and mount it on there. Just make sure you find the power connector on the card and get a fan that has a matching power connector.
Chris Brown
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