What is GPU-FAN-STOP?
This critical-severity issue affects the graphics card (GPU). The graphics card fan controller has failed, fans are not spinning. This usually traces back to hardware defect and driver crash. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.
Common Causes
- Hardware defect
- Driver crash
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Use third-party tool like MSI Afterburner
Use third-party tool like MSI Afterburner tends to be the quickest win here, addressing the most typical cause of GPU-FAN-STOP.
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2
RMA the GPU
A second occurrence often means a less common gpu instability cause is at play, which later steps address.
Commands & Diagnostics
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Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of GPU-FAN-STOP is hardware defect, though driver crash also show up in our reports.
Most GPU-FAN-STOP reports resolve after "Use third-party tool like MSI Afterburner". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
Yes — GPU-FAN-STOP is a critical-severity error and can lead to data loss or hardware damage if it's ignored. Don't put off the fix steps above.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves GPU-FAN-STOP without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
Yes — GPU or memory overclocking is one of the most frequent triggers for GPU-FAN-STOP. Try resetting your GPU to stock clocks using MSI Afterburner or your OC software, then test for stability before investigating other causes.
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