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Need to replace Heatsink/Fan on ATI 9800XT 256MB (AGP)
Hi garebo, Thanks again, i think you are right, I am worrying too much! Can I use WD-40 in place of oil? or can you recommend a type of oil so I can buy some tommorrow? Thanks, BBT- bigbluetractor
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Need to replace Heatsink/Fan on ATI 9800XT 256MB (AGP)
Hey garebo, Thanks for your reply. When i was air-dusting the fan yesterday I did try and have a sneaky-peek behind the ati sticker and have a look. It started to tear however when I pulled a little bit, so I got scared and stopped. If i were to pull it off totally, providing I have secured...- bigbluetractor
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Need to replace Heatsink/Fan on ATI 9800XT 256MB (AGP)
Hey Guys, Thanks loads for your replies, very helpful indeed. Like i said the noise is almost as if a cable is being caught by the fan, but it's not in anyway harsh and the fan spins 100% fine. Also like i said after about 5 mins it goes away totally, until the next time the PC is powered...- bigbluetractor
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Need to replace Heatsink/Fan on ATI 9800XT 256MB (AGP)
Hey guys, I need a bit of a heads up as my current fan on my ATI9800XT is starting to be a bit on the loud side when it starts to spin up to speed. It lasts about 5 mins and then it finally settles down to a normal/quiet sound. I guess this means one of the ball bearings is duff and therefore...- bigbluetractor
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Need to replace Heatsink/Fan on ATI 9800XT 256MB (AGP)
Hey guys, I need a bit of a heads up as my current fan on my ATI9800XT is starting to be a bit on the loud side when it starts to spin up to speed. It lasts about 5 mins and then it finally settles down to a normal/quiet sound. I guess this means one of the ball bearings is duff and therefore...- bigbluetractor
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- Forum: PC hardware - Video issues
