G5 - ATI X800 XT Noise. Replacement fan?

I have a G5 with a stock ATI Radeon X800 XT video card. Over the last few weeks it has been making a whining sound. I tried to clean it with compressed air but it still makes the noise. I know years ago they made replacement fans like the ATI Silencer5 but I can't find one anywhere since they were discontinued. Any suggestions on how to salvage this card? I like the card and would rather stick with it as opposed to replacing it.
Thanks.

Hi-
Not sure, but a bury frame fan might have the right connector:
http://www.directron.com/ec6010m12s.html
If the fan in the X800XT is of the same size and has the same mounting pattern, replacing the fan may be a good option.
Problem is, graphics cards use very small connectors, which are non-standard for replacement fans (except for Arctic Cooling products).
This is why many opt for cutting wires, or else accept the use of 2 or 3 pin fan to Molex adapters....

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