8800GT fan sometimes not spining

[SArnott]

Hi, I got a MSI GF8800GT OC 512MB graphics card a couple of weeks ago and a problem has developed where the fan on the card will sometimes not start spinning when the computer is started. If I gently touch the fan on the card it will start to run fine with temperatures when idle (47C) and playing games (no more than 70C). I think I am going to RMA it but before I do that I am wondering if is a power issue.

When I was building the system I got this case (https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Cases/MIDI+Tower/Arianet+Vendetta+Midi+Case+?productId=27720). As there is absolutely no information apart from saying it has a 'superb 520W power supply!' I assumed it would be fine. But when I look at the side of the PSU it says the 12V rail is a max of 21A but the 8800GT box says it needs 26A. Also, the PSU does not have PCI-e 6 pin connector so I had to use a 1xPCI-e connector to 2x4 pin Molex connector.

So I don't know where the problem lies, is it not getting enough power to start the fan or it just faulty. Did I buy a cr@p PSU or a faulty card?

Any advice?
Thanks
SArnott

[Sl4x0r]

Assuming that the fan staying still is the only problem (IE - it's not crashing in windows or games or anything) I reckon you've got nothing to worry about...
The fan will be throttled until the card is hot - it helps reduce the noise - it's perfectly possible that the fan is receiving the full startup voltage required to actually spin.

Are you having any stability problems?

[SArnott]

I don't think it suppose to do that as I first realised there was a problem when the PC froze during a game and a nasty burning smell came from the card. This has happened again once after that. Now I have NVidia Monitorview running with an alarm set if it reaches 80C.

[cleggypdc]

perhaps your heat sink on the graphics card is not making contact with the card, I'd return this item and get a replacement.

[SArnott]

I think I will have to return as well. What bothers me is if I return it and it turns out it was a power issue I am out of pocket. Also getting a 8800GT of any sort never mind the model I got may be easier said than done.