Really freakin squeaky video card

[coriolis]

Got the BFG GTX 260 Maxcore today in the mail, but when I installed it and booted my computer, I was greeted by a very loud squeaky fan. It scared the heck out of me, so I turned it off and took it out. Upon looking at it, I slowly rotated the fan and there was a part of the rotation that would result in a rough movement and squeak.

Currently on the phone with BFG(been about 30 mins on hold). Should I take the plastic cover guard off and WD40 it or any other suggestions? I think the fan is either installed imporperly and grinding against a side of the fan walls or there is not enough lubricant on the ball bearings. Or something like that.

[stormy13]

Wait until you hear what BFG has to say.

Oh and don't ever use WD40, if you have to use something like 3-in-1 oil or sewing machine oil on the fan (and only like one or two drops at that).

[coriolis]

Finally got a response, they said to RMA it. So off it goes back to NCIX I guess...

Now to find a box that the video card will fit into, and that won't costs an arm to ship....argh.

[discostupid]

Depending on what it costs to ship it back/forth, you might want to consider an aftermarket heatsink

Thermalright HR-03 GTX (http://www.anitec.ca/product/11932)

Chances are it will keep your card cooler and nearly silent. It is kinda pricey though.

[rfd_lurker]

Finally got a response, they said to RMA it. So off it goes back to NCIX I guess...

Now to find a box that the video card will fit into, and that won't costs an arm to ship....argh.

RMA's don't go back to the retailer... you have to ship to BFG

[coriolis]

RMA's don't go back to the retailer... you have to ship to BFG

They said since its only been less then 30 days, it goes back to NCIX. *shrug*



Either way, I won't get a working one for another 2-3 weeks, argh...