Is it safe to move a wire behind a fan to stop hitting it.

[killastrra]

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I received my gtx 1080 evga sc today and when opened the wire behind the right fan must have dislodged and it hitting the fan. Part of the wire has a bulge velcro protective bit. Is it safe to stick something between the fan blades and move it. As I think it should be behind this bit of metal barrier instead of in front. Not 100% tho. But I can't let it hit the fan. I don't want to break any wires tho. Is it safe to try and move it.

Also if somehow the wire breaks is it the fan that is broke or the whole gpu ?

Thanks so much guys

 

[SkyNetRising]

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[killastrra]

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Picture posted there. The fans are spinning so that's why you can't see them there for a better picture. Cables up at top

 

[SkyNetRising]

I'd pull out that wire from the other side.
It might be necessary to remove cooler for that (and also re-apply thermal paste).

 

[killastrra]

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I'd pull out that wire from the other side.
It might be necessary to remove cooler for that (and also re-apply thermal paste).

Thanks for answer but I would have no idea how to do that. Would it be a absolute necessary ?

What problems could leaving it like that cause.

Thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

You unscrew heatsink from back side of the card. It holds on 4 screws.
Pull out the wire, so it doesn't interfere with fan.

If you leave it the way it is, it will rub against fan making unpleasant noise and eventually enough rubbing might expose naked wires.

 

[killastrra]

Okay last question

If the wire is damaged at all will it be the fan thats busted or whole of the gpu?

Thanks for the help

 

[killastrra]

You unscrew heatsink from back side of the card. It holds on 48 screws.
Pull out the wire, so it doesn't interfere with fan.

If you leave it the way it is, it will rub against fan making unpleasant noise and eventually enough rubbing might expose naked wires.

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[SkyNetRising]

If wire is damaged, fan stops. Then under gaming load gpu will overheat and die.