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nVidia GeForce FX5600 came without a fan
Purchased a system and video card is a nVidia GeForce FX5600. Every
card I've seen using this chip has a fan on it. The card I have is a "no name" card apparently, at least I do not see any identification on it. There is no fan although there is a plug for a fan built into the card. The company which sold me this system is not answering their phones or email. I have a feeling they are out of business. So how do I identify the manufactuer of this card and do I need to purchase a fan for it? What kind of fan? thanks. |
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"MAKO" wrote:
Purchased a system and video card is a nVidia GeForce FX5600. Every card I've seen using this chip has a fan on it. The card I have is a "no name" card apparently, at least I do not see any identification on it. There is no fan although there is a plug for a fan built into the card. The company which sold me this system is not answering their phones or email. I have a feeling they are out of business. So how do I identify the manufactuer of this card and do I need to purchase a fan for it? What kind of fan? I would start by looking at the various models at newegg to see if any of them look like your card. Jon |
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MAKO wrote:
Purchased a system and video card is a nVidia GeForce FX5600. Every card I've seen using this chip has a fan on it. The card I have is a "no name" card apparently, at least I do not see any identification on it. There is no fan although there is a plug for a fan built into the card. The company which sold me this system is not answering their phones or email. I have a feeling they are out of business. So how do I identify the manufactuer of this card and do I need to purchase a fan for it? What kind of fan? thanks. So is this sort of hassle it worth the few dollars you saved? Look for an FCC ID number and do a google search for one of the sites that lets you plug in the FCC ID number and it'll spit back out a manufacturer for yah. -- spammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo |
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In article , MAKO says...
Purchased a system and video card is a nVidia GeForce FX5600. Every card I've seen using this chip has a fan on it. The card I have is a "no name" card apparently, at least I do not see any identification on it. There is no fan although there is a plug for a fan built into the card. The company which sold me this system is not answering their phones or email. I have a feeling they are out of business. So how do I identify the manufactuer of this card and do I need to purchase a fan for it? What kind of fan? thanks. Newegg has an Albatron FX-5200 in the Refurb section that comes without a fan. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...70-027R&depa=0 |
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Dont buy a fan straight away ....
I fitted the Zalman Heatpipe graphics cooler to my card and it seems to do the job. Its basically a large heatsink. You may need a fan as well for your card but its worth a look. If you can get away without one it will be silent ! regards, Jon. "MAKO" wrote in message ... Purchased a system and video card is a nVidia GeForce FX5600. Every card I've seen using this chip has a fan on it. The card I have is a "no name" card apparently, at least I do not see any identification on it. There is no fan although there is a plug for a fan built into the card. The company which sold me this system is not answering their phones or email. I have a feeling they are out of business. So how do I identify the manufactuer of this card and do I need to purchase a fan for it? What kind of fan? thanks. |
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