So yesterday I finally completed my nightmare of a first build (and marveled over how quietly it ran). I was testing various aspects of my new computer and I was finding a way to monitor cpu temperature and fan speed. I was surprised to discover that the cpu fan wasn't spinning at all. Thankfully my four case fans were running so I think the cpu is ok (I am typing this from the new computer, all the cores are at about 52°C, but I doubt really dare to do anything other than web browsing).
I am running
cpu: Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge (with the stock cooler)
motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-D3H
so basically I have questions.
1. I was under the impression that a computer could not start without a functioning cpu fan (one of the reasons I took for granted the fact that it might not be running in the first place) is that not true?
2. I'm pretty sure the fan is dead, but are there any methods I should try and test/fix it anyway? I could try plugging the cpu fan into the system fan 1 port, but I don't know if that would be a good idea.
3. Since RMA'ing is no longer an option (Newegg screwed me pretty hard and I'm not happy about it) and the cpu itself seems to work fine I was thinking about just buying an aftermarket cooler. Is this (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1927342&CatId=493) a good choice?
4. The cooler in the link apparently comes with thermal paste, but there is thermal paste already on the cpu. Should I apply more?
I must say I am not happy about this situation. I was basically supposed to be having a "honeymoon" with my nice new computer,but now if I want to do anything more intense than watching a video on youtube I have to take out the videocard and put it back in my old crappy computer (my decision delay upgrading my gpu was also influenced by incompetent Newegg customer service reps). Any help would be very much appreciated.
I am running
cpu: Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge (with the stock cooler)
motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-D3H
so basically I have questions.
1. I was under the impression that a computer could not start without a functioning cpu fan (one of the reasons I took for granted the fact that it might not be running in the first place) is that not true?
2. I'm pretty sure the fan is dead, but are there any methods I should try and test/fix it anyway? I could try plugging the cpu fan into the system fan 1 port, but I don't know if that would be a good idea.
3. Since RMA'ing is no longer an option (Newegg screwed me pretty hard and I'm not happy about it) and the cpu itself seems to work fine I was thinking about just buying an aftermarket cooler. Is this (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1927342&CatId=493) a good choice?
4. The cooler in the link apparently comes with thermal paste, but there is thermal paste already on the cpu. Should I apply more?
I must say I am not happy about this situation. I was basically supposed to be having a "honeymoon" with my nice new computer,but now if I want to do anything more intense than watching a video on youtube I have to take out the videocard and put it back in my old crappy computer (my decision delay upgrading my gpu was also influenced by incompetent Newegg customer service reps). Any help would be very much appreciated.