GPU Problems (Solved)

alexhcowley

The fan on my MSI Nvidia 1080 Aero GPU has just failed. This means I am now getting temperatures of 83 degrees centigrade when rendering, somewhat higher than I would like. The card is almost four years old so it's well out of guarantee.

My immediate concern is am I going to cook my GPU if I continue to run it at such high temperatures?

My intention was to replace the entire PC with one based around a 3080ti GPU but the current famine in GPUs has prevented this. 

I'm also considering repairing the card or replacing it with a lowish mileage second hand one. Can anyone recommend a supplier for this, bearing in mind that I live in North West England?

Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

Thanks,

Alex.

Galaxy

Replacement of GPU fan will probably cost you less than any other option. Go to service centre or 3rd party service centre. It should take less than a day.

Fishtales

Replacement fan.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Graphics-Cooling-Replacement-RX570-Cooler/dp/B07WS6RH5K

alexhcowley

Thanks for your suggestions, guys.  I have just ordered an MSI Nvidia 3080 ti from Amazon so I've decided to go for the replacement PC.  It's going to cost me £1650 but, when you factor in the cost of repairs, second hand  cards and add the stress and hassle factor, I still think I'm getting a good deal. 

Cheers,

Alex.