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Radeon 9800 pro Fan Problem
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Posted by: colej_uk
Hi,
I just got a 9800 pro of ebay (ok not the best place to buy a new card, but I wanted to get one cheap).
Anyway, I got the card and installed it but when I power on, the fan does not turn. I havent been in windows longer than a minute because I don't want it to overheat, by the display seems fine. I've tried it in another pc and the fan still doesn't work. Is there a way to corect this, or any simple solutions?
The manual says to use the supplied power connector (which I don't have), but in the diagrams it looks like an average cable and a normal one fits in the slot the same as it fits in the cd rom, hdd etc....
I know a 3rd party cooler is a good idea, but I don't really want to spend any more money unless I have to.
The card is a default ATI model with 128mb of hynix ram.
Thanks in advance
Posted by: goranpaa
Have you checked if the 3 pin fan connector is connected from the videocard fan to the connector on the card?
You will also have to connect a 4 pin Molex connector from the PSU to the back of the card.
See picture.
If the fan still is dead? You will have to replace the VGA cooler.
Posted by: colej_uk
Hi
The power connectors are all in place. I think its just the fan that needs oiling- it seems a bit stiff and the motor turns when you give it a little manual push when its on. I've given it a little oil, but no difference yet....
Posted by: goranpaa
You will probably have to let it run for a while before the oil take effect.
Posted by: colej_uk
Ok all sorted now 
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