Replacing HSF on XFX 7900GT 520M

[cheechy]

Guys,

Want some advice please on replacing the noisy fan on my XFX 7900GT 520M please.

I have tentatively put a Zalman V900 into a basket on your site but have not bit the bullet yet. I worried about the implications regarding warranty - especially given the problems peeple seem to be having with the 7900GT chips in general.

I will not be overclocking this board - I just want it a bit less noisy as its the loudest thing in my case.

Cheers!

[TeleFragX]

Same I have the same 7900gt. I was having problems but a few tweaks to games have solved them. As far as i know only evga allow you to keep your warrenty changing a fan but who will know?

[Lee H]

The Warranty would be invalidated if any after market cooling solution is applied to the cards.

Best Regards,

[YorkieBen]

so keep the original cooler handy

[scrandman]

There is at least someone who will still honour their warranty provided you re-fit the original HSF before RMAing it, and don't bugger the card up in the process.

I can't remember exactly who it is though - perhaps eVGA. I'd recommend you steer clear of XFX. The problems are no worse than other manufacturers, but their customer support is. eVGA seems to be best ATM.

[cheechy]

Glad I held off in that case. Sorry Scan I wont take the risk so no sale!

I'll have to invest in ear muffs

[Ben @ Scan]

Hi

Evga do allow you to change the heatsink and fan for a non standard one without invalidating the warranty plus they have a lifetime warranty and a step up program:-)

Regards

[cheechy]

Yup - unfortunately I've already purchased the XFX from you a few weeks back.....