Direct CU 3 Replacement

[Astro16]

Guys I badly need help with this one.

So I was remounting my gpu (Asus Strix OC GTX 1060) because it was sagging and one of the blades of the middle fan caught the the corner of the PSU (itx case with a full ATX PSU).

I'm using Fractal Design Define Nano S. Boom. Poor me. Poor Strix. Damn this life. One blade broke off. I tested the card. It was fine. I wouldn't want to glue it. No changes with the temp performance fortunately. Still at 65 - 74 degrees running Witcher 3 custom Ultra at 1080p. Most of the other games still run at mostly 61 degrees at Ultra 1080p.

Nothing is wrong with the performance. The fan is still spinning, no noises, still quiet AF. But it's been difficult living knowing one blade broke off.
 

I contacted Asus, but they said they don't sell replacement parts and just directed me to their service centers (local retailers) and from where I bought it. Seems like I may have voided my warranty after just having the card for a month. And I'm not even sure if I will be able to get any help from my retailer, still waiting for their reply.

I live in the expensive PC hardware realm of the Philippines. Any of you guys know where can I get hold of that specific fan with an Asus logo?
And what means/steps should I do to acquire one out from Asus and from my retailer if any? In case they can't help me. I looked at ebay and the results seemed dim for me.

Will really appreciate if you can help me figure the most plausible way I can replace that just one fan.

[Naeaes]

Well the retailers certainly won't have the fan. The thing is, the usual importers only import whole boxed products and not spare parts. 

 

Asus doesn't manufacture fans themselves they buy them from other manufacturers. Once you verify you're not covered by warranty, you could take apart the fan enclosure. The underside of the fan should have the manufacturer information. With the partnumbers and such you'll have a lot more luck finding a replacement. This might not be exactly right (size+blade number match but I can't tell about the mounting and connection) but they do exist: www.aliexpress.com/item/POWERLOGIC-PLD09210S12HH-Computer-Heatsink-Cooling-Fan-VGA-Cooler-For-ASUS-STRIX-GTX960-GTX970-as-replacement/32660492416.html

 

Then again, if your warranty is done for. You might aswell replace the whole thing. This exact cooler might not fit your case but you get the idea: https://www.arctic.ac/eu_en/accelero-xtreme-iv.html

[Astro16]

2 hours ago, Naeaes said:

Well the retailers certainly won't have the fan. The thing is, the usual importers only import whole boxed products and not spare parts. 

 

Asus doesn't manufacture fans themselves they buy them from other manufacturers. Once you verify you're not covered by warranty, you could take apart the fan enclosure. The underside of the fan should have the manufacturer information. With the partnumbers and such you'll have a lot more luck finding a replacement. This might not be exactly right (size+blade number match but I can't tell about the mounting and connection) but they do exist: www.aliexpress.com/item/POWERLOGIC-PLD09210S12HH-Computer-Heatsink-Cooling-Fan-VGA-Cooler-For-ASUS-STRIX-GTX960-GTX970-as-replacement/32660492416.html

 

Then again, if your warranty is done for. You might aswell replace the whole thing. This exact cooler might not fit your case but you get the idea: https://www.arctic.ac/eu_en/accelero-xtreme-iv.html

Wow. thanks for your help. I'll do a little more research how I would install the fan with the 1st link you gave and whether if the pin is compatible. It does look so much the same. Even the mounting bracket. Thank you. You are a good sir.

I will have to verify if accidentally breaking a blade on the fan voids my warranty. If I so ever reassemble it not sure if my retailer would notice it if I replaced it. Seems like I can simply remove the shroud and install it and it doesn't seem my retailer had put a sticker in those parts where I can unscrew the shroud. Thank you again. I'm finally relieved.