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Is my gpu dead?

Is my gpu dead?

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Selini
Member
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09-20-2021, 10:23 PM
#1
The system comes with a Ryzen 5 3600 processor paired with an OC Corsair H100i cooler. It includes an Asus B450F gaming GPU, 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LX memory, Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD, and a Gigabyte 1650 Super OC drive. Additional components are an afterburner OC, 100MHz core clock, and 50MHz memory clock. There’s also a Zalman Z7 Neo with Windows 11 Home running at 144Hz.

Recent issues involve frequent restarts while the GPU is heavily utilized above 90%. After several months of use (3-3.5 years), some overclocking has been applied. The monitor connection stopped working, and the motherboard debug light showed a yellow warning. Removing the RAM stick in the fourth dimming slot cleared the yellow light. Now a white debug light appears, indicating a VGA problem.

Possible solutions include checking for GPU stability, updating drivers, or testing with a different GPU. If the symptoms persist, a dead GPU might be the cause.
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Selini
09-20-2021, 10:23 PM #1

The system comes with a Ryzen 5 3600 processor paired with an OC Corsair H100i cooler. It includes an Asus B450F gaming GPU, 2x8GB Corsair Vengeance LX memory, Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD, and a Gigabyte 1650 Super OC drive. Additional components are an afterburner OC, 100MHz core clock, and 50MHz memory clock. There’s also a Zalman Z7 Neo with Windows 11 Home running at 144Hz.

Recent issues involve frequent restarts while the GPU is heavily utilized above 90%. After several months of use (3-3.5 years), some overclocking has been applied. The monitor connection stopped working, and the motherboard debug light showed a yellow warning. Removing the RAM stick in the fourth dimming slot cleared the yellow light. Now a white debug light appears, indicating a VGA problem.

Possible solutions include checking for GPU stability, updating drivers, or testing with a different GPU. If the symptoms persist, a dead GPU might be the cause.

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Pyromax33
Member
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09-21-2021, 02:20 AM
#2
It seems like a solid chance. Consider removing the GPU and check if the post code disappears. If you have another GPU, try using it and observe any changes.
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Pyromax33
09-21-2021, 02:20 AM #2

It seems like a solid chance. Consider removing the GPU and check if the post code disappears. If you have another GPU, try using it and observe any changes.

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maaarknuuut
Member
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09-22-2021, 12:25 AM
#3
I recently removed the GPU and it’s still producing the same white light. Now there’s an HDMI connection from my monitor to the motherboard instead of going into the GPU. I’m not sure if this is normal, especially since my CPU doesn’t have built-in graphics. Unfortunately, I don’t have a spare GPU available.
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maaarknuuut
09-22-2021, 12:25 AM #3

I recently removed the GPU and it’s still producing the same white light. Now there’s an HDMI connection from my monitor to the motherboard instead of going into the GPU. I’m not sure if this is normal, especially since my CPU doesn’t have built-in graphics. Unfortunately, I don’t have a spare GPU available.

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Sussu
Senior Member
708
09-25-2021, 10:15 PM
#4
You can verify your GPU by testing it on another person's setup. If you have a friend or someone familiar with a PC, they can help determine if the issue is linked to your GPU itself or if it stems from your motherboard or another component.
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Sussu
09-25-2021, 10:15 PM #4

You can verify your GPU by testing it on another person's setup. If you have a friend or someone familiar with a PC, they can help determine if the issue is linked to your GPU itself or if it stems from your motherboard or another component.