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GPU Problem

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  • 12-08-2012 3:15pm
    #1
    Dirtjmpr
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hey guys,

    I'm looking for some help with a GPU problem I'm having. I bought a full rig from Hardwareversand a few weeks ago, received it 2 weeks ago, built it ( my first time building) and haven't had any problems until this morning.

    I was playing a game when the screen suddenly went blank and one of the fans was spinning very fast, so i quickly powered off.

    The GPU is a Powercolour HD6870. Since then, there is no output from the GPU on either of the DVI slots or from the HDMI, and the fan does spin up on it. I took it out and re-fitted and checked all the connections, but still nothing. I was also using CPUID HWMonitor to check temps before, and the GPU doesn't register on it anymore either.

    I'm thinking that it's failed, but I'm no expert so came on here looking for advice, so any help would be appreciated :)


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    #2
    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    Sounds like its gone pop alright - can you test it in another machine?


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    #3
    Dirtjmpr
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Dirtjmpr


    Only other desktop i have access to is about 10 years old, so afraid not :D

    Suppose I'll fire off an email to see about replacing it. Any idea how long it usually takes?


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Its very unlikely, but just in case its a software fault try booting a 'nix live disk. Just to be sure to be sure like.


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