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New graphics card help

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by Benzz, Jan 6, 2010.

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  1. Benzz Newcomer, in training

  2. dividebyzero trainee n00b

    Ok, that's much more illuminating.
    You can restick the the Intel sticker down on the fan. The other end of the wires are where the connector is. Very carefully cut the big clear plastic cable ties without cutting the wires and follow the wires that lead from the fan to where they will most likely terminate in a small white plug similar if not the same as the first pic link I posted, which in turn should be connected to an adapter like this http://i2.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/de/6c/5e13_1.JPG
    Disconnect at the large plug (molex) junction-where the molex plug fits into the male end of the molex plug on the psu cable. If this is not the case then upload a photo of where the fan wires terminate.
  3. Benzz Newcomer, in training

    Oh nvm I worked it out. Theres 1 more problem though, 1 of the connectors are really hard to reach (in a really right spot near the harddrive) is there a way to unscrew it to get there? I'll post a picture soon
  4. Benzz Newcomer, in training

  5. dividebyzero trainee n00b

    No worries- we're here to help.
    The CPU fan (the one with the Intel sticker on) definitely needs to be plugged in. It is probably best to plug it into the motherboard CPU fan header- it should be printed on the motherboard itself next to a small male 3 or 4 pin socket (called a pinout) like this (the little white plug next to the screw hole) http://tech.icrontic.com/draco/images/articles/gigabyte_ga8trs350mt_motherboard/cpu_fan_header.jpg
    If you have trouble locating it then find the model number of the board -being Asus it will probably be located between the PCI / PCIe slots and I'll check it's location for you.
    The CPU fan header will be close to the CPU fan itself.
    The other alternative is to buy one of the 3 pin to 4 pin adapters as in my last post- they are a couple of bucks from your local Di ck Smith's or electronics shop.
    Where is the other "side" fan located ? On the motherboard or attached to the computer case ?

    Lol - The site censored the Di ck Smith -hence the gap !
  6. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Yes, I would remove the attaching screws to slide the floppy drive back or even out altogether. Two of the screws are visible and the other two are on the other side. Can you remove the other side panel of the PC to gain access?
  7. Benzz Newcomer, in training

    Ok everything seems to be working okay except that it says that I have no graphics card installed :(, neither is the fan moving but I have it all connected
  8. Benzz Newcomer, in training

    WOOO nvm, forgot I had to download the drivers, thanks so much guys, Definitely couldn't of done it without you. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Glad to help!
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