Is my graphics card on the way out?

Certainly sounds as if the fan is on the way out, which will pretty much kill the card. I wonder if the fan can be replaced. Tough break.

That was my thought too. Don't think you can replace the fan only though, would be nice if you could. Not that I would complain to much about getting a better one, if I just didn't have to pay for it.

Like I always say, google is my friend, I did a search and found a do-it-yourself guide

http://www.heatsink-guide.com/gfxself.htm

That should help alot, if not, too bad, I'm going to bed.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind. If its on its way out wouldn't hurt to maybe try.

The card is probably fine and they do make replacement sinks and fans...just make sure your card has the pin holddowns.....
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=35-116-009&DEPA=0

There are others around, just look at different stores.. You really don''''t need one this big....as a matter of fact, you could probably get away with just a good heat sink on a G4...









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That sounds like a possible idea too. But now I am running out of excuses on why I need to get a better one.

But now I am running out of excuses on why I need to get a better one.

Repairing the old card is much too perilous! (How's that?)

I have a 64MB ATI 7500. The fan began making noise so I took the fan out, peeled the rubber shield back and then reset it again, but tighter. It seems the shield has a plasic bearing nubbin holding the fan in position. When the rubber shield gets hot, it begins to sag or stretch allowing the fan blade to drop causing the noise. After this procedure, the fan ran quietly.

I like that line of thinking Koasati.

White_Moth...I will take a look at that on mine, I thought about pulling the fan off of it, just wasn't sure whether I should.

Well, I guess I now know. It is officially dead. I guess the fan decided it had enough. I had to put an old voodoo card in it for now till I can get a new one later this week. Thanks for all you help though, was appreciated. Any suggestions on what are the better cards on the market right now?

PS...Windows XP really doesn't like voodoo card at all.

Having recently gone through a nightmare experience with installing an ATI Radeon 9600SE, my advice would be to do as much research as you can and to know your system hardware well before you buy. You need to know the following at minimum:

The manufacturer and model of your motherboard.
Does the motherboard have an onboard graphics controller?
If it has an onboard graphics controller, what type, make, and manufacturer?
What chipset is being used? (Intel/Non-Intel, manufacturer, model)
Do you have an available AGP slot?
What is the date and version of your AGP drivers?

You may have to do some digging to find those answers, including visiting the websites of the various manufacturers. After you find all the information, then do some research at the websites for the graphics cards you are considering buying and look through their support and FAQ areas to see if there are any known issues regarding compatibility with your hardware. If there are known issues, do they have a fix posted?

As I said, I had a nightmare experience with my card and ended up spending a lot of time and some money I need not have spent if I had done more research up front. Having a bunch of people tell you how great a card is, even if they are experts or tech reviews from a well known site won't do you a lot of good if the card won't work with your hardware. I found out the hard way. Hopefully someone can benefit from my mistake. Good luck.

your geforce was on the way out the second it came off the shelf.

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come on guys i'm only kidding.

oh sure rub it in why don't ya..

Thanks for the tips Shameless Designs, I had planned on doing a little research before I buy one. I have already got most of what you listed, but there was a couple I didn't think of. Was just kinda wondering what everyones opinion might be on which were consider better. With so many out there, ATI, Nvidia and such it sometimes helps to get some views from others. Of course I wouldn't buy one on that alone, but any info is good.

What Motherboard do you have and how much do you want to spend....0 is not an option...



....I can't believe you're still screwing with this...

Crissy - if you don't know what MoBo you have, just tell me what processor you have...

Well, why can''t 0 be an option. I figured on spending about 200, but if I have to I will go a little higher. Depends on how good the card is. I am open to any suggestion. It have been while since i have had to buy one.

Motherboard is a Soyo KT Dragon Lite
Processor is a AMD Athlon XP 2400

I will gladly like to hear peoples thoughts on this. Let me have out opinions please. THanks.

Yrag....yes I am till screwing with the one but every thing else seem to be running good now, what I owe in part to your help. So thanks.
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That's a VIA board...here...rock out and save some money: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-122-192&depa=0

Yrag....yes I am till screwing with the one but every thing else seem to be running good now, what I owe in part to your help. So thanks.

oops...read that late...you're, of course, more then welcome

Thanks yrag, I am just getting ready to leave but I will take a look at that link later tonight.

Thanks again and again. You have always helped when needed.

I have to say I like that one yrag and the price isn't bad either. That's always a good thing.

wow thats a great price for that brand new technology...

No more noise, all better...Ok, now it's to quiet.
I ended up going with a PNY GeForce FX 5900 SE 128MB AGP Video Card. Thanks for your suggestions, helped point me in a direction.