new gpu making a clicking noise

[uananhesketh]

i recently bought a gtx970, once i got it into my pc and switched it on there was a loud noise almost like a clicking comping from the gpu fan and since im quite the noice im extremely paranoid about this and dont want to turn it on any reasons why this might happen?

 

[WildCard999]

Its probably a defective card, just RMA it and get a new one. Not worth trying to fix the card if its under warranty.

 

[sincreator]

Maybe the fan is rubbing on the cooler itself, or maybe there is a wire from inside the case touching one of the fan blades?

 

[Chris Pikulik]

I have the same card and the same thing is happening.