Graphics card fan makes loud noise

[MarkyB]

Hey

One of my graphics cards continuously makes a loud noise. I have cleaned it and removed all the dust that has built up over time and the noise continues. Will it cost a lot to get it fixed? or is it best to replace the card. It is 2 years old.

Thanks

Mark

[koolpc]

Buy an after-market cooler for the card.

[sniperdude]

might help if you say what card it is

[MarkyB]

NVidia 8600GT Card

[Steer]

By the sound of it this passive cooler (http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Components/Cooling/GraphicsCoolers/ACCELERO.html) should give you a completely silent card. It's probably quite big so check it fits in your case. Otherwise there are plenty of cheap aftermarket coolers around.

[DTX]

Yeah the S1 would be a good silent option, just beware that it'll take up two slots.

For a fan assisted option, I have the Akasa Votexx Neo, keeps my 8800GT pretty cool and it glow a funky blue as well as being dead quiet. It also takes up two slots.