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GPU fans not spinning

You need them spinning - that's their one job....

GPU fans not spinning
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So you switched on your shiny new computer only to see a lack of movement from your GPU fans. In some cases, we only notice the fans have stopped working when the graphics card has started to stutter and underperform with games it could previously handle.

Sometimes the fans not spinning can be a fault and not just the video card fans sitting idle, which can be highly frustrating. When you’ve just spent a small fortune on the best GPU, you start to get a bit concerned when the new build isn’t running smoothly.

There are a few ways to solve this problem and the promising news is that it is often a small issue that can be easily fixed, saving you from a costly replacement or upgrade.

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Conclusion

If none of these solutions worked and your GPU fans are still not spinning but your video card is still in warranty, then it is worth contacting the seller directly to organize an exchange or repair as you clearly have a faulty product. If it is old and way out of its warranty then this may have been your last-ditch attempt to get more out of your graphics card.

You might just have to face the fact it’s time to get something new. Whether you need a low-profile replacement or want the best possible GPU card for your setup, you can check out our guides to finding the best for you. It may be a bad time for this to happen but you tried your best to keep your card going.