XFX 6870 Makes noise when pc is standing up

[sakil7395]

Hi Folks

I recently just finished a new build but there seems to be a problem with the graphics card. It always makes a noise like something is hitting it's fan. When I lay the case on it's side the noise goes away.

Does anyone know the cause to this problem.

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[ruthless_villain]

GPU Fan cable may be in the way take it out and have a quick look

 

[neoguyver1]

If not the cable it could be the bearing in the fan, if you could get a donor fan or a different cooler Arctic Cooling do some nice ones.

You could also take it apart and lubricate it, is tricky but works.