Help deciding whether to upgrade GPU

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I'll just give a brief run down of my problem.
When using my custom pc my GPU (EVGA GT 630) rattles and vibrates causing an awful noice! I have noticed that one of the blades has broken off and was wandering whether that might be the cause. I have touched the card, holding my finger on it, and that absorbs the noice and have also used the wires in my case to try and anchor it down (but the pcb has cracked slightly because of this). Also to note, the inside of my case is upside down to normal cases, so the heatsink of the gpu is facing up.

I would just like to know you guys thoughts, and any suggestions.

Thanks in advance!
 
Is the GPU still under warranty? I'd RMA it if it is.

What is the purpose of the system? Is GPU helpful at all? Post system specs, you might just ditch the GPU if it isn't needed, given you have iGP.

You won't be able to put the noise down unless you get a new cooling solution for the GPU, but given your GPU is low end, that won't be worth it.
 
I have an fx 6300 CPU so the GPU is the only source for video. I primarily use the pc for gaming and the card is fine for the games I play. I havnt got any paperwork and no clue when it was bought as it was given to me.
The card doesnt need another cooling system, it stays around 30c on idle But I would like to know of anything to absorb the vibrations