GPU fan not starting

[lordvader781]

I have a NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT graphics card.  Its fan seems to have problems starting up when I turn the computer on.  The only way to get it to start is to manually give it a spin.  Once I do, it runs without problem.  I've closely monitored the temperature levels and have not seen anything exceedingly high.  I have attempted to clean the fan as best I could, but have seen no improvement.  I was hoping to replace the fan and am not sure as to which one to get.  Any help with this would be great.

[xavier]

Go to newegg web site [fans gpu]

[lordvader781]

Go to newegg web site [fans gpu]

That's what I was figuring would be the case.  I looked around and it seems that none of them are compatible with the 8600gt.  I found two that are for the 8600.  Is there any difference between 8600 and the 8600gt that would prevent the fan from being incompatible with my card?

[xavier]

They look the same but just guessing. Put a call into New Egg & ask them, or call the MFG.

[lordvader781]

I put an email into MSI, the manufacturer of the card, and they simply just said to send it in for service.  If I do this I'll be without a card for probably 2-3 weeks.  I think it will still be covered under warranty as the card was manufactured in 2007.  I did try cleaning the fan myself and in turn had to remove it from the card.  Would this void the warranty?  If so, what should I do?  Is it still worth sending in for repair or is it better to just find a fan myself?

[patio]

Call MSI and ask who is a distrubutor in your area...
Explain you cannot be down 2-3 weeks...

[lordvader781]

Are you saying that the distributor would repair it / give me a new one?  According to their website the only place that you can send a product for repair is their RMA Department in California.

[patio]

They may or may not have Authorised Repair Centers elsewhere...only way to find out is asking...
Or just have them ship you a replacement fan...