[plug] [OT] GeForce 2mx fan issue

[Ari Finander]

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Caston <caston at arach.net.au>
Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 22:44:56 +0800
To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
Subject: [plug] [OT] GeForce 2mx fan issue

> Hello,
> 
> I have here a Geforce 2mx that has a fan that is no longer operational.
> 
> This was discovered in a customers system after they reported the
> display passing out after about 10-15 mins of operation.
> 
> I have 3 possible options:
> 
> i. Find a new fan

You can attach the fan to the PSU power instead of running it off the card. This would make your job a lot easier! I have an extra (new) Sunon 40mm fan that would suit (bought it from below-0.com for a project that never got done for $10).

> ii. Improvise and perhaps use Thermal take CopperRamsinks instead

There's also the zalman heat pipe for video cards. That can be seen here, along with other more economical alternatives:

http://www.below-0.net/belowzero.asp?contenttype=products&menuid=453054351&parenttitle=Cooling&childtitle=Video/Chipset

> iii. replace it and just buy them a new video card

Not a bad option considering how old this card is. Buying a new fanless card might be an idea, too. Considering the age of the card, any new fanless card is likely to outperform it anyway.

> 
> Before I gove with number 3 would number 2 work? If not where could I
> find another fan?
> 
> It is a CF - 12410 
> DC 12v MAX 0.13A
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Chris Caston 
> 
> 
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