Re: Replacement fan for MSI R6790?

Quote from: ssateneth on May 30, 2012, 01:10:54 AM

can you take a picture of the video card? whats the model of the fan thats in there right now? whats the length between the mounting holes? this is all important information. I bought a 6770 with an obliterated fan and bought a replacement for $4, it screwed in perfect and plugs in perfect and runs perfect now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251056663293 is the card I bought that was broken.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120873623826 is the fan I bought to replace is.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9768004/6770face.png is how it turned out

On the page I linked in the OP, there are measurements of the (ridiculously expensive) replacement fan. That is identical to the one on the card.
The one you linked, while a bit smaller (75mm instead of 85mm), would probably fit on the card. If I don't find anything better, I'll probably buy it. For $4 including shipping there is not much risk.

Quote from: oldDirty on May 29, 2012, 07:48:53 PM

Two options, replace the whole cooler with a aftermarket one, ArticCooling, Akasa, Thermalright etc, or cut one more blade of the fan, so the balance is even on the even. I will try the second option first, because it is already broken and you loose nothing for a try.

Unfortunately, since I broke off the first blade, I broke off many others. I didn't even think I could "fix" it by breaking off another blade.

Thanks for the quick responses.