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2016/02/09 11:06:16 (permalink)
Hi. 
After 2 years of using my GTX660 (2Gb - 192bit) a strange noise comes from it.. very simmilar with the hdd, somehow like a "series-of-clicks". I've read a few comments related by searching on google but wanted to find out more about this issue since affects a lot the entire system silence. Is this a common issue? I think it's related to the fans bearing but I'm not sure.
My products has warranty until August 2017.
Thanks for any suggestion!
 
I've uploaded 2 videos on youtube and I hope are relevant.  
1. https: // www. youtube. com/watch? v=H1UA67oTT74
2. https: // www. youtube. com/watch? v=2rSiix6qCiQ
post edited by Cosminsign - 2016/02/09 11:17:34
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    Sajin
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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/09 11:14:18 (permalink)
    Put spaces in your links for them to show up.


    See my current build here: https://forums.evga.com/My-bench-rig-unlimited-power-m3596024.aspx
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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/09 11:17:56 (permalink)
    Hope you can see them now.. the first one is more relevant.
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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/09 11:41:25 (permalink)
    Does the noise go away if you stop the fans using your fingers?


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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/09 11:43:11 (permalink)
    Haven't tried.. but is this safe to do? I don't want to damage it..and it's pretty risky at such speed. 
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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/09 11:53:35 (permalink)
    It's safe to do.
     
    Don't stick your finger inside the fan blades. 


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    Re: Strange noise from my GTX660 2016/02/13 08:57:53 (permalink)
    Hi
    Tried to investigate more before RMA it and found an interesting behavior. The first blade seems to be responsable for the entire scenario – it’s “free” enough to get influence from the fan and make noise. I quess the weld between it and the others is weakened but I’m not sure.. haven’t tried to force it more. As a temporary  solution found a small rubber and place it inside – it’s silent again! I want to know how this can be solved in a professional manner..how are the blades grouped or welded? What should I do?
    Thanks!


     
     
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