HELP/ADVICE ON GPU FAN ISSUE

[DarkMoonDisciple]

Hi all! I recently moved my computer up onto my desk from the floor, and upon powering my computer on I noticed that one of my GPU fans is not running. I have the Sapphire R9 280X TriXX Toxic editon, so I have a triple fan cooler. I noticed my temperatures have increased slightly at idle, to around 40 C. I know that is a safe temperature to run at, but I am noticing some artifacting in video playback on things like Facebook and Tumblr; and I am not sure if that could be linked to the fans death?

 

I really want to know if it is dangerous to run my GPU with only two of the three fans running, or if my GPU will be fine. If I stress the GPU at 100% my temps seem to max at 79 C. 

 

Any help would be really appreciated!! 

[don_svetlio]

artifacting means either unstable OC or dying GPU

[RollinLower]

it's safe as long as your GPU doesn't overheat, which it isn;t doing.

i really suggest you fix this tough!

[DarkMoonDisciple]

Thank you for the fast responses! What would be the best way to go about fixing the fan? I am pretty new to all of this. 

 

Also, I am only seeing the artifacting for the first few seconds of the video and then it corrects itself, is that still a normal symptom of a dying GPU? I really am hoping I do not have to replace it... The card is running at the factory Overclock of 1150 MHZ. 

 

I have yet to experience any artifacts in games, youtube, or netflix. 

[don_svetlio]

Thank you for the fast responses! What would be the best way to go about fixing the fan? I am pretty new to all of this. 

 

Also, I am only seeing the artifacting for the first few seconds of the video and then it corrects itself, is that still a normal symptom of a dying GPU? I really am hoping I do not have to replace it... The card is running at the factory Overclock of 1150 MHZ. 

 

I have yet to experience any artifacts in games, youtube, or netflix. 

Lower memory clock to 1500 via Afterburner. Check if artifacts ares till there