{"id":16366,"date":"2022-04-06T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=16366"},"modified":"2022-09-03T12:41:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T10:41:49","slug":"gpu-fans-not-spinning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/","title":{"rendered":"GPU Fans Not Spinning - How To Fix (or doesn't it need fixing?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845591bc293\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845591bc293\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845591bc293\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Perhaps_Your_GPU_Fans_Dont_Need_Fixing\" title=\"Perhaps Your GPU Fans Don\u2019t Need Fixing\">Perhaps Your GPU Fans Don\u2019t Need Fixing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#GPU_Fans_Not_Working_-_Causes_and_Solutions\" title=\"GPU Fans Not Working - Causes and Solutions\">GPU Fans Not Working - Causes and Solutions<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Dust_Build-Up_on_the_GPU_Fan_Blades\" title=\"Dust Build-Up on the GPU Fan Blades\">Dust Build-Up on the GPU Fan Blades<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Cable_Management_Issues\" title=\"Cable Management Issues\">Cable Management Issues<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Mechanical_Failure\" title=\"Mechanical Failure\">Mechanical Failure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Can_GPU_fans_not_spinning_cause_overheating\" title=\"Can GPU fans not spinning cause overheating?\">Can GPU fans not spinning cause overheating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Can_GPU_fans_not_spinning_cause_thermal_throttling\" title=\"Can GPU fans not spinning cause thermal throttling?\">Can GPU fans not spinning cause thermal throttling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Do_GPU_fans_always_spin\" title=\"Do GPU fans always spin?\">Do GPU fans always spin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#When_do_GPU_fans_start_spinning\" title=\"When do GPU fans start spinning?\">When do GPU fans start spinning?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-fans-not-spinning\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>GPU fans not spinning can cause all sorts of problems, from overheating and damaging the GPU to good old <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/thermal-throttling-guide\/\"><strong>thermal throttling<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16372\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16372\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16372\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Fan MSI RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24G\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16372\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16372 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Fan MSI RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24G\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-MSI-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Graphics-Card\/GeForce-RTX-3090-SUPRIM-X-24G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>No matter what your workloads look like, <strong>addressing the issues of GPU fans not working properly should be on top of your to-do list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But first, let's figure out if the fans are even supposed to spin:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perhaps_Your_GPU_Fans_Dont_Need_Fixing\"><\/span>Perhaps Your GPU Fans Don\u2019t Need Fixing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common reason why the GPU fans aren\u2019t running is that it\u2019s in idle mode.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, you don\u2019t need to do any further examinations as the card\u2019s fans are likely to <strong>start spinning as soon as the GPU\u2019s load starts ramping up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How to check whether or not your GPU\u2019s fans aren\u2019t spinning because it\u2019s in idle mode?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s simple \u2013 the easiest way is to check your GPU\u2019s temperature with its driver software or a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/openhardwaremonitor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Open Hardware Monitor<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/lower-gpu-temperature\/\">below a certain threshold<\/a>, let\u2019s say 50C, then <strong>the default fan curve might be the reason why the fans are not spinning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But, as soon as there\u2019s load that puts strain on the GPU, it will heat up and cause the fan curve settings to activate the fans.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16367\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16367\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16367\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings.png\" alt=\"My current fan curve settings\" width=\"607\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings.png 607w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16367\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16367 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20607%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"My current fan curve settings\" width=\"607\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20607%20380%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings.png 607w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings-300x188.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/my-current-fan-curve-settings.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot of my fan curve settings in AMD Radeon Software<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re an advanced user, <strong>both Nvidia and AMD allow you to adjust fan curve settings<\/strong> through their driver software, GeForce Experience, and Radeon Software respectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Fans_Not_Working_-_Causes_and_Solutions\"><\/span>GPU Fans Not Working - Causes and Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To properly address GPU Fans not spinning even though they're supposed to, we need to look at the most common causes and the easiest solutions:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dust_Build-Up_on_the_GPU_Fan_Blades\"><\/span>Dust Build-Up on the GPU Fan Blades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the most common cause of GPU fans not spinning \u2013 <strong>dust<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>After prolonged use, dust and debris can build up inside the heatsink and go all the way up to <strong>block the blades from spinning up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How is that possible? <strong>How can a bit of dust prevent fans from spinning<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>After all, we\u2019re talking about powerful fans with several thousand RPM\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Yes, GPU fans are powerful, but they have <strong>extremely low torque<\/strong> meaning even the slightest obstacle can immobilize the blades and prevent them from starting up.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution \u2013 Thoroughly Clean the Insides of your PC and GPU<\/h4>\n<p>This goes without saying \u2013 if you haven\u2019t cleaned your GPU or PC in a while and you\u2019ve noticed the fans are either not spinning or creating weird noises while ramping up, then you\u2019re in for a belated cleaning session.<\/p>\n<p>A can of compressed air is your best friend for this sort of thing. Use it to clean all dust off the blades and the heatsink.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16373\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Fan Cleaning Tips\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16373 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Fan Cleaning Tips\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Fan-Cleaning-Tips.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take the entire PC, remove the side panel<\/strong> <strong>and clean it outside so you don't blow the dust into your room<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Management_Issues\"><\/span>Cable Management Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cables blocking the blades is another very common reason why the GPU fans aren\u2019t spinning.<\/p>\n<p>As explained earlier, <strong>it only takes a small obstacle to prevent these low-torque fans<\/strong> from ramping up, so cables blocking them is a common issue.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution \u2013 Move interfering cables<\/h4>\n<p>This one is pretty straightforward \u2013<strong> just make sure there are no cables near the fans<\/strong> and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>If there are \u2013 either invest some time into better management or force them out of the way with a zip tie or two.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_Failure\"><\/span>Mechanical Failure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you've already:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cleaned the insides of the heatsink and fans<\/li>\n<li>ensured there are no foreign bodies stuck in between the blades<\/li>\n<li>ensured the fan cables are properly connected<\/li>\n<li>double-checked that the fan curve isn\u2019t causing the issue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then I am afraid you\u2019re dealing with a mechanical failure.<\/p>\n<h4>Solution \u2013 Replace the Fan<\/h4>\n<p>If nothing else works out, I\u2019m afraid <strong>you will have to replace the fan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you know your way around PC hardware, you can just order the part online and do it yourself.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16374\" style=\"width: 1513px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16374\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Replacement Fans\" width=\"1513\" height=\"1391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans.jpg 1513w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-1024x941.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-768x706.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1513px) 100vw, 1513px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16374\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-16374 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201513%201391%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Replacement Fans\" width=\"1513\" height=\"1391\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201513%201391%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1513w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1513px) 100vw, 1513px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans.jpg 1513w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-1024x941.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans-768x706.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/GPU-Replacement-Fans.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-16374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpufanreplacement.com\/collections\/asus-graphics-card-fan-replacements\/products\/asus-geforce-rtx-3060-ti-3070-megalodon-gaming-fan-replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPU Fan Replacement<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather not touch an expensive piece of equipment like a GPU, you can always <strong>send it in to an authorized service center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your card is still under warranty, you can RMA it and either get a brand-new one or get the issue fixed free of charge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve just noticed your GPU fans aren't spinning even under load, there\u2019s a good chance something's not right.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve also noticed your GPU is overheating, <strong>then you have a serious problem on your hands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Thoroughly clean the fan blades; remove dust and debris stuck inside and make sure there are no loose cables stuck between the blades, preventing the fans from spinning.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing worth checking, even if you\u2019ve already done high-load tests, is to <strong>double-check that your fan curve isn\u2019t set to 0% all the way through.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an unlikely scenario, but still \u2013 it\u2019s better to double-check than to buy a new GPU fan.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve checked all of the above and your GPU is still overheating and its fans aren\u2019t spinning, <strong>I\u2019m afraid you\u2019re looking at a mechanical failure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This means you\u2019ll have to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong> \u2013 RMA it if it is still under warranty<\/li>\n<li><strong>B<\/strong> \u2013 order new fans for your GPU<\/li>\n<li><strong>C<\/strong> \u2013 send your GPU to a licensed service provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_GPU_fans_not_spinning_cause_overheating\"><\/span>Can GPU fans not spinning cause overheating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if your GPU fans aren\u2019t spinning properly, <strong>which can be a result of a number of things<\/strong>, then your GPU can start overheating.<\/p>\n<p>You must get to the bottom of the issue and figure out why the fans aren\u2019t spinning, so you can work on the solution.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, though, idling GPU fans won\u2019t cause overheating.<\/p>\n<p>How is that possible? Well, if the card is in idle mode (f.e. &gt;50c), its fans won\u2019t start spinning until the<a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/gpu-temperature-guide\/\"> <strong>GPU temperature<\/strong><\/a> goes above the threshold.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_GPU_fans_not_spinning_cause_thermal_throttling\"><\/span>Can GPU fans not spinning cause thermal throttling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the reason why they\u2019re not spinning.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s a mechanical failure, dust debris build-up, or a stuck cable, then <strong>the GPU is likely to thermal throttle under heavy loads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16375\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16375 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/04\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The same goes for custom fan curves that weren\u2019t properly tested or straight-up copied from the internet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_GPU_fans_always_spin\"><\/span>Do GPU fans always spin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, GPU fans don\u2019t always spin.<\/p>\n<p>The fans will only start spinning once the GPU has reached a certain temperature.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to that, the fans will stay put, as the card\u2019s <strong>heatsink will be enough to provide proper heat alleviation for light(er) loads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_GPU_fans_start_spinning\"><\/span>When do GPU fans start spinning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As soon as the load increases, the card\u2019s temperature will ramp up and the fans will turn on to lower it.<\/p>\n<p>This is controlled by the <strong>card\u2019s fan curve which can be adjusted<\/strong> through the AMD\/Nvidia driver software.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you having trouble with your GPU? Leave a <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> below or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\"><strong>forum<\/strong><\/a> and let me know if you have any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GPU fans not spinning can cause all sorts of problems, from overheating and damaging the GPU to good old thermal throttling. No matter what your workloads look like, addressing the issues of GPU fans not working properly should be on top of your to-do list. 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