Question Should I buy a separate VGA cooler from Amazon for broken RTX 3070 GPU

[gsaddler]

Got a question; I have a damaged Asus Strix RTX 3070 with 2 out 3 malfunctioning fans, high GPU voltage at 668w and missing cooler shroud previously purchased via 2nd hand from Craigslist. Because this card work’s for just regular computer work, I don’t want to throw away the card do you think a separate GPU cooler plus replacing the Strix fans be a good idea?

Would something like this from amazon work?
https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-VGA-Graphic-Card-Cooler/dp/B07P9Y18HB/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2QROKRV1XXDAM&keywords=vga+cooler&qid=1672166758&sprefix=vga+cooler,aps,134&sr=8-5

 

[COLGeek]

Have you tried an RMA for the GPU?

 

[Bazzy 505]

Would something like this from amazon work?
https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-VGA-Graphic-Card-Cooler/dp/B07P9Y18HB/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2QROKRV1XXDAM&keywords=vga+cooler&qid=1672166758&sprefix=vga+cooler,aps,134&sr=8-5

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definatelly not, but this would

fans
https://gpu-fan.com/products/95mm-video-card-cooler-fan-replacement-for-asus-rog-strix-rtx-3070-ti-3070ti-rtx3070-8g-gaming-graphics-card-cooling
shround
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004540567720.html

 

[gsaddler]

Have you tried an RMA for the GPU?

The GPU that was tampered with by pervious owner on craigslist that lied to me when I brought it from him. Though it has a warranty until 2024 (Called Asus), if it can’t be RMA how much you think repairs will cost?

 

[Bazzy 505]

The GPU that was tampered with by pervious owner on craigslist that lied to me when I brought it from him. Though it has a warranty until 2024 (Called Asus), if it can’t be RMA how much you think repairs will cost?

about 65 bucks for new original shrould + fans, see links above all you need is a screwdriver, nothing complicated in replacing it, although you may want to check card had a valid firmware and if not reflash it original one

 

[USAFRet]

The GPU that was tampered with by pervious owner on craigslist that lied to me when I brought it from him. Though it has a warranty until 2024 (Called Asus), if it can’t be RMA how much you think repairs will cost?

Warranty does not cover user error. By you or the previous owner.

 

[gsaddler]

about 65 bucks for new original shrould + fans, see links above all you need is a screwdriver, nothing complicated in replacing it, although you may want to check card had a valid firmware and if not reflash it original one

Is there any on Ebay links to get the shroud faster

 

[Bazzy 505]

Is there any on Ebay links to get the shroud faster

Before doing anything else, i would check if the card has a valid firmware on it, chances are you're looking at a mining GPU. some miners remove those shrounds to pack more cards in same space. So might as well make sure you're not throwing any more good money after bad money you already spent on it.

 

[gsaddler]

Before doing anything else, i would check if the card has a valid firmware on it, chances are you're looking at a mining GPU. some miners remove those shrounds to pack more cards in same space. So might as well make sure you're not throwing any more good money after bad money you already spent on it.

Bios is valid, the person who I brought it from likely pulled it apart caused it did have a shroud that was broken

I’m thinking that getting new fan’s, shroud a separate Amazon GPU cooler might be best idea since Asus might charge me $300 or more to fix it right.

 

[USAFRet]

Bios is valid, the person who I brought it from likely pulled it apart caused it did have a shroud that was broken

"a damaged Asus Strix RTX 3070 with 2 out 3 malfunctioning fans, high GPU voltage at 668w and missing cooler shroud " is more than simply a broken plastic shroud.

 

[gsaddler]

"a damaged Asus Strix RTX 3070 with 2 out 3 malfunctioning fans, high GPU voltage at 668w and missing cooler shroud " is more than simply a broken plastic shroud.

sorry for that misunderstanding

 

[USAFRet]

sorry for that misunderstanding

So which is it?
Broken plastic, or all that other stuff as well?

 

[gsaddler]

So which is it?
Broken plastic, or all that other stuff as well?

Again, Sorry for the misunderstanding I'm trying not to throw this card away

The pervious owner I brought this card from on Craigslist stated that the card issue was it couldn’t game at 4K.. Once I brought it come to find out it seems he tampered with it and pulled it apart, scamming me causing a $500 loss. Issues are as follows, original shroud was broken (unusable, had to throw away) when I got it that I got to replace (backplate is fine), GPU Voltage is extremely high @ 668w (killed my 850w psu when I got it, upgrading to a 1200w psu), 2 out 3 fans don’t function if I try to game on it one fans spins intensely causing signal loss.

 

[USAFRet]

So at least 3 owners:
You
The person you bought it from
The person HE bought it from on CL
possibly others.

This GPU has been used and abused. A new $65 shroud will not fix all the other issues.

And this is long past any 'warranty'.

 

[gsaddler]

So at least 3 owners:
You
The person you bought it from
The person HE bought it from on CL
possibly others.

This GPU has been used and abused. A new $65 shroud will not fix all the other issues.

And this is long past any 'warranty'.

so throw it away then

 

[USAFRet]

so throw it away then

Such is the risk when buying used stuff. Especially a GPU from some dude on CL.

 

[Bazzy 505]

aah didn't catch that bit, 3070 should definatelly not draw more than 220-230W