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01-13-09, 12:20 PM | #1 |
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Oil the video card cooler ?
Recently my pc went noisy I know it's a cooler I'm just not sure which one: CPU or video card. But I'm giving 90& for video.. So I want to know is there any specific oil for coolers or can I use a drop of car oil ?
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01-13-09, 12:35 PM | #2 |
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Find out what fan is making the noise. Replace that fan. Some GPU companies have replacement fans for their cards.
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01-13-09, 12:37 PM | #3 |
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I think it would be enough to clean out the dust and oil the axis of the cooler if possible ?
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01-13-09, 12:41 PM | #4 |
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You can try that, but in most cases when a fan becomes noisy its bearings are shot and it will need replacement. But cleaning never hurt anything so try that before looking for a replacement.
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01-13-09, 02:02 PM | #5 |
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Oh yes, clean first. If you want to try the oil route us what is called WD-40. It is light weight. Any hardware store carries WD-40. Then again, were you live my not have it. So, a light oil I would suggest.
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01-13-09, 02:21 PM | #6 | |
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Well I got rid of the noise, this was a video card cooler who made it, so now fan is cleaned and oiled, sounds like new |
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01-13-09, 02:53 PM | #7 |
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Good deal
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01-20-09, 04:37 PM | #8 |
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oh well.. Oiling the cooler was a good idea for a few days, now the noise is back.. I'm really starting to think about getting a new cooler
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