I'm Going Crazy!

Dr.Phil · 02-24-2004, 04:55 PM

Hi guys! My first post here(Obvious)

I been playing Battlefield since March 2003 and i love this game.
I'm not the best but i always get top 10

Anyways recently, actually yesterday, I noticed my video cards fan was not moving so i took some pictures of it and Got alot of peoples opinions on a forum and i found out that the fan had gone mental and broke. So playing games without my card being able to cool itself is very stupid. So i brought it in to the place i bought it from and they took it and said they would see what they can do either replace it or send it into the company. He gave me a OLD crappy replacement Vid card so i can still have access to my computer. This card can't play Bf1942 sadly

The past few months i haven't been Able to play alot because i have rent to pay a snobby girlfriend to support and that means i have to have a job.
So i'm working at the hospital as an intern while i go to Medical school.
Up until now my daily routine was set in stone.

Monday-Friday classes from 9-4.
Monday-Friday Work from 5-11 or 12

Saturday work from 6am-2pm
Saturday spend time with girlfriend 2pm - Whenever.

Sunday STUDY and Some battlefield here and there.

I would play battlefield for 30 min to an hour when i get some from work or right before i go to bed. On sunday it was my time to relax.

I'm just feeling so crappy not being able to play. I'm sick right now so i can't Work, This would be a perfect time to play some battlefield but sadly The one time i do become too sick to work i can't play...........

Anyone else go through a similar experience?

Mad Monk · 02-24-2004, 05:05 PM

I have a PNY GeForce FX5200 and my video card fan is going out too. It makes a groaning noise when I first power up the PC, but goes away after 30 seconds or so. Its under warranty, but I can't find my receipt so I'm screwed.

Oh, well, its a cheap card anyway. When it finally goes bad, I'll have an excuse to get a new one.

Dr.Phil · 02-24-2004, 07:12 PM

yeah i have a FX5900.

DAMN FX CARDS!!!

I didn't need a receipt the place had me on their computer and took it from me with no hassle! I just came in and am like "My fan is Faulty" they said "ok we will handle this Tommorow Call back then". Thats why i like buying stuff at smaller Places.

rOBvAN · 02-24-2004, 07:22 PM

I had the exact same problem as Monk with my Geforce FX5600. Stupid grinding noise at beggining but than ironed out. Few months later saw it had stopped spinning and a fin had broken off. I shook it out and it worked again for less than a day. Eventually it packed in so now ive just taken off the side of my case and got a desk fan blowing in at full pelt. Not the most efficient cooler but it will suffice till i can buy a replacement GPU fan and they are proving difficult to find.

Dr.Phil · 02-24-2004, 07:41 PM

Maybe this is a problem with the FX's fan? lol Seems alittle too common.

Mine did the grinding noise for awhile but i didn';t pay attention, Then it all of a sudden stopped spinning.

420 · 02-25-2004, 05:28 AM

I work Monday to The day I die.....I have a 9800pro..

Dr.Phil · 02-25-2004, 04:36 PM

Hey 420 where in Alberta do you live bro??

I live in Calgary!!! and work at foothills.

brujah · 02-26-2004, 01:00 AM

you could try frozenCPU.com or pctoys.com both are under vga fans/colloing in the chipset cooling section. If al else fails try newegg or allstarshop for further hardware. Hope it helps find a fan for everyone

Dr.Phil · 02-26-2004, 01:25 AM

I just got mine sent back and they are sending me a new one

boo ya.

The problem is the Power supply wire from the Fan to the board sometimes get caught and Screws up the Fan.So whenever you hear a sound Check it out before you get it messed up like i did

Red MEat · 02-26-2004, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Phil

So i brought it in to the place i bought it from and they took it and said they would see what they can do either replace it or send it into the company. He gave me a OLD crappy replacement Vid card so i can still have access to my computer. This card can't play Bf1942 sadly

First that was a BIG mistake! the fans on all the video cards are standard and can be purchased at most computer stores or even your local radio shack and you could have done it yourself in as little as 5 minutes adn as little as $10
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=313

Or if you want to pay more

http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=311

rOBvAN · 02-26-2004, 07:20 PM

Im thinking of buying one of these beasts. Looks very good for over-clocking my GPU

http://www.zalman.co.kr/english/product/zm80a-hp.htm

Might buy the fan with it too as im not too bothered about noise

Dr.Phil · 02-26-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red MEat

First that was a BIG mistake! the fans on all the video cards are standard and can be purchased at most computer stores or even your local radio shack and you could have done it yourself in as little as 5 minutes adn as little as $10
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=313

Or if you want to pay more

http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=311

Well The problem with that is I can't Do any work myself on my computer or it voids my warranty with the place i bought it from

TEXAS NIGHTMARE · 02-26-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Monk

I have a PNY GeForce FX5200 and my video card fan is going out too. It makes a groaning noise when I first power up the PC, but goes away after 30 seconds or so. Its under warranty, but I can't find my receipt so I'm screwed.

Oh, well, its a cheap card anyway. When it finally goes bad, I'll have an excuse to get a new one.

Good news you dont need a receipt just call them.

My PNY ti4200 went out and I sent it back to PNY without a receipt and they replaced it with an FX5600 ultra. And I have to say this card rocks I pumped up everything to high, AA and AF on shadows and light maps, everything is cranked and it runs great.

Mad Monk · 02-26-2004, 09:42 PM

Well, I called PNY and got an RMA for my card now. I got CompUseless to look up the purchase (6 months ago) and print me a replacement receipt. So, I'll send it off. They told me they would look over the card and do extensive testing and if anything else is wrong with it they will just replace it. It's new enough that they will replace it with the same card though.

Tex, did you have any problems with their phone menu? God, that was the worst call-center phone menu I've ever heard. Took me 20 mins of menu hopping to get to a live person. So far I'm happy with them (except for the phone system), but I'll reserve judgement until I have my card back.

NavalLord · 02-26-2004, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red MEat

First that was a BIG mistake! the fans on all the video cards are standard and can be purchased at most computer stores or even your local radio shack and you could have done it yourself in as little as 5 minutes adn as little as $10
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=313

Or if you want to pay more

http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=23&sku=311

Well The problem with that is I can't Do any work myself on my computer or it voids my warranty with the place i bought it from

wait, your warranty is void if you put stuff in your case yourself? so in order to add ram or a new hard drive or a new card you have to take it to the shop? or do you mean modding the exisiting stuff in there like adding fans to cards and such?

TEXAS NIGHTMARE · 02-26-2004, 09:53 PM

Yeah monk, thier phone system sucks, and the guy helping me could barely speak english. Luckily they E-mailed me the RMA cause I had it all wrong from what he gave me on the phone, and I kept saying "what was that I didnt understand you". I shipped it regular ground, so from the day I shipped it to the day I recieved my new card was 3 weeks. Thats pretty good turn around time.

Mad Monk · 02-26-2004, 09:58 PM

I was lucky to get someone who sounded like a native (with a heavy New Jersey accent)

They said 1 1/2 to 2 week turnaround, which comes out as 3 to 4 weeks in my BS translator.

Dr.Phil · 02-27-2004, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavalLord

wait, your warranty is void if you put stuff in your case yourself? so in order to add ram or a new hard drive or a new card you have to take it to the shop? or do you mean modding the exisiting stuff in there like adding fans to cards and such?

i can buy something like a new video card or ram and install it

But i can't do anything in terms of Adding a New Fan/Heatsink.The place i go to has to do it. But the good thing about that is They don't charge me

NavalLord · 02-27-2004, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Phil

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavalLord

wait, your warranty is void if you put stuff in your case yourself? so in order to add ram or a new hard drive or a new card you have to take it to the shop? or do you mean modding the exisiting stuff in there like adding fans to cards and such?

i can buy something like a new video card or ram and install it

But i can't do anything in terms of Adding a New Fan/Heatsink.The place i go to has to do it. But the good thing about that is They don't charge me

ok that clears it up, i got a little confused and thought that you couldnt add anything to your computer, that would suck big time, but as long as they dont charge then its ok, and their suppose to be professionals so if any goes wrong you can blame them

02-24-2004, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	I'm Going Crazy! Hi guys! My first post here(Obvious) I been playing Battlefield since March 2003 and i love this game. I'm not the best but i always get top 10 Anyways recently, actually yesterday, I noticed my video cards fan was not moving so i took some pictures of it and Got alot of peoples opinions on a forum and i found out that the fan had gone mental and broke. So playing games without my card being able to cool itself is very stupid. So i brought it in to the place i bought it from and they took it and said they would see what they can do either replace it or send it into the company. He gave me a OLD crappy replacement Vid card so i can still have access to my computer. This card can't play Bf1942 sadly The past few months i haven't been Able to play alot because i have rent to pay a snobby girlfriend to support and that means i have to have a job. So i'm working at the hospital as an intern while i go to Medical school. Up until now my daily routine was set in stone. Monday-Friday classes from 9-4. Monday-Friday Work from 5-11 or 12 Saturday work from 6am-2pm Saturday spend time with girlfriend 2pm - Whenever. Sunday STUDY and Some battlefield here and there. I would play battlefield for 30 min to an hour when i get some from work or right before i go to bed. On sunday it was my time to relax. I'm just feeling so crappy not being able to play. I'm sick right now so i can't Work, This would be a perfect time to play some battlefield but sadly The one time i do become too sick to work i can't play........... Anyone else go through a similar experience?

02-24-2004, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,033	I have a PNY GeForce FX5200 and my video card fan is going out too. It makes a groaning noise when I first power up the PC, but goes away after 30 seconds or so. Its under warranty, but I can't find my receipt so I'm screwed. Oh, well, its a cheap card anyway. When it finally goes bad, I'll have an excuse to get a new one. __________________

02-25-2004, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
420 General Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,605	I work Monday to The day I die.....I have a 9800pro.. __________________ "Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." Kristian Wilson, Nintendo Inc, 1989

02-26-2004, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
brujah Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: hell Posts: 1	you could try frozenCPU.com or pctoys.com both are under vga fans/colloing in the chipset cooling section. If al else fails try newegg or allstarshop for further hardware. Hope it helps find a fan for everyone __________________ if your to stupid to argue at home dont try it here either!

02-26-2004, 01:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	I just got mine sent back and they are sending me a new one boo ya. The problem is the Power supply wire from the Fan to the board sometimes get caught and Screws up the Fan.So whenever you hear a sound Check it out before you get it messed up like i did __________________

02-24-2004, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	yeah i have a FX5900. DAMN FX CARDS!!! I didn't need a receipt the place had me on their computer and took it from me with no hassle! I just came in and am like "My fan is Faulty" they said "ok we will handle this Tommorow Call back then". Thats why i like buying stuff at smaller Places.

02-24-2004, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
rOBvAN Private Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 80	I had the exact same problem as Monk with my Geforce FX5600. Stupid grinding noise at beggining but than ironed out. Few months later saw it had stopped spinning and a fin had broken off. I shook it out and it worked again for less than a day. Eventually it packed in so now ive just taken off the side of my case and got a desk fan blowing in at full pelt. Not the most efficient cooler but it will suffice till i can buy a replacement GPU fan and they are proving difficult to find.

02-24-2004, 07:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	Maybe this is a problem with the FX's fan? lol Seems alittle too common. Mine did the grinding noise for awhile but i didn';t pay attention, Then it all of a sudden stopped spinning.

02-25-2004, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43	Hey 420 where in Alberta do you live bro?? I live in Calgary!!! and work at foothills.

02-26-2004, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
rOBvAN Private Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 80	Im thinking of buying one of these beasts. Looks very good for over-clocking my GPU http://www.zalman.co.kr/english/product/zm80a-hp.htm Might buy the fan with it too as im not too bothered about noise

02-26-2004, 09:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,033	Well, I called PNY and got an RMA for my card now. I got CompUseless to look up the purchase (6 months ago) and print me a replacement receipt. So, I'll send it off. They told me they would look over the card and do extensive testing and if anything else is wrong with it they will just replace it. It's new enough that they will replace it with the same card though. Tex, did you have any problems with their phone menu? God, that was the worst call-center phone menu I've ever heard. Took me 20 mins of menu hopping to get to a live person. So far I'm happy with them (except for the phone system), but I'll reserve judgement until I have my card back. __________________

02-26-2004, 09:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
TEXAS NIGHTMARE First Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,572	Yeah monk, thier phone system sucks, and the guy helping me could barely speak english. Luckily they E-mailed me the RMA cause I had it all wrong from what he gave me on the phone, and I kept saying "what was that I didnt understand you". I shipped it regular ground, so from the day I shipped it to the day I recieved my new card was 3 weeks. Thats pretty good turn around time. __________________

02-26-2004, 09:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mad Monk Major Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: O-O-O-O-Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Posts: 3,033	I was lucky to get someone who sounded like a native (with a heavy New Jersey accent) They said 1 1/2 to 2 week turnaround, which comes out as 3 to 4 weeks in my BS translator. __________________

02-27-2004, 03:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dr.Phil Private Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 43