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dkDeMKN
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In short, recently my RX580's fans have broken, according to the repair shop it was taken to, the fans cannot be replaced (I doubt it, maybe you guys can give some input?), I was given a GTX 970. I've had my RX for about 3 years. Should i keep the GTX or do I go for the RX or a better card for the same amount of money? Additionally, is VRAM a big factor? 

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The RX 580 is a better performer outright and despite what the repair shop is telling you, the fans can in all likelihood be replaced. What specific RX 580 is your card?

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1 minute ago, TheSLSAMG said:

The RX 580 is a better performer outright and despite what the repair shop is telling you, the fans can in all likelihood be replaced. What specific RX 580 is your card?

Asus RX580 8GB VRAM DUAL (dual meaning dual fans)

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Asus RX580 8GB VRAM DUAL (dual meaning dual fans)

Okay, the RX 580 Dual is easy enough to get fans for. This listing on AliExpress is for fans which claim to be compatible with various ASUS cards including the RX 580 that use 88mm fans. Measure the fans on your card to confirm that they are 88mm. They should not be difficult to swap out if you have a reasonable level of experience building PCs.

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1 minute ago, TheSLSAMG said:

Okay, the RX 580 Dual is easy enough to get fans for. This listing on AliExpress is for fans which claim to be compatible with various ASUS cards including the RX 580 that use 88mm fans. Measure the fans on your card to confirm that they are 88mm. They should not be difficult to swap out if you have a reasonable level of experience building PCs.

I have neither the card, a way to measure it, and enough trust in myself to tinker with my PC :P

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6 minutes ago, dkDeMKN said:

I have neither the card, a way to measure it, and enough trust in myself to tinker with my PC :P

its replacing a fan it really isn't hard. should be a few screws. new thermal paste and a few wires.

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1 minute ago, GDRRiley said:

its replacing a fan it really isn't hard. should be a few screws. new thermal paste and a few wires.

Easier said than done, haha

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1 minute ago, dkDeMKN said:

Easier said than done, haha

I've got my asus 970 pulled apart right next to me. asuming you got the small screw driver/driver bits should be under 30 and more like 20 mins for a fan swap

Good luck, Have fun, Build PC, and have a last gen console for use once a year. I should answer most of the time between 9 to 3 PST

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1 minute ago, GDRRiley said:

I've got my asus 970 pulled apart right next to me. asuming you got the small screw driver/driver bits should be under 30 and more like 20 mins for a fan swap

Funny coincidence, I pulled apart my Strix GTX 970 earlier, also sitting next to me.

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1 minute ago, GDRRiley said:

I've got my asus 970 pulled apart right next to me. asuming you got the small screw driver/driver bits should be under 30 and more like 20 mins for a fan swap

I know I sound like a downer here but, I'd rather leave that stuff to professionals, even if I won't f something up, the possibility of it alone is a sign.

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1 hour ago, dkDeMKN said:

I know I sound like a downer here but, I'd rather leave that stuff to professionals, even if I won't f something up, the possibility of it alone is a sign.

try it. take it slow I bet someone has already made a video or guide taking it apart.

Good luck, Have fun, Build PC, and have a last gen console for use once a year. I should answer most of the time between 9 to 3 PST

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48 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

try it. take it slow I bet someone has already made a video or guide taking it apart.

I'm not taking risks when it comes to my computer tbh, like I said before, I'll leave it to people who can

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4 hours ago, dkDeMKN said:

I'm not taking risks when it comes to my computer tbh, like I said before, I'll leave it to people who can

What's the risk? The card is already not working apparently...

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On 6/19/2020 at 3:58 PM, IntMD said:

What's the risk? The card is already not working apparently...

Only the fan isn't working, regadless, someone's already made the pick for me, 970 it is.

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