Issue with GPU? RX 2080 Potential problems may affect performance or stability.
Issue with GPU? RX 2080 Potential problems may affect performance or stability.
Hey! Your setup has been running smoothly for a while now. You recently got an RTX 2080 from a friend, but it overheated during installation. After applying paste and pads, it stayed cool. You’ve kept it running overnight and tried waking it up, but the screen shows "no signal." When you started a background video, there was no image. You attempted restarts, power changes, and even tried resetting the GPU, but nothing worked. Now you’re worried about the GPU itself, especially since the warranty expired two months ago. You’re considering checking the capacitors or trying to reapply paste again. I’m here to help—just let me know what you try next!
Consider testing your GPU on a different machine first—it could be faulty, but that’s the only way to confirm. Switch to another motherboard port; the one you’re using might be damaged if your PC has integrated graphics. Connect the cable from your motherboard to your monitor and check in Windows—if it shows up, it works. If not, it’s likely dead. For more risk, try reballing it if you’re comfortable with the process.
Also verify for Error 43 issues. There might be unstable drivers involved. Suggest using a DDU and reverting to an older NVIDIA driver. Ugh, that’s what happens sometimes.
if nothing works... set your electric oven to its highest temperature, take apart as many plastic components as possible, place it carefully inside, heat for 15 minutes, then let it cool slowly. Hopefully this prevents solder joints from breaking. While you wait, keep hoping the GPU gods help. I’ve tried this on two different GPUs twice, and both worked. I can now play Elden Ring at 720p with 30fps on my oven running R7 370 4GB.
It's an ASUS Z370-P Mb I5 8600k with 64GB RAM, 3600MHz, an RTX 2080 GPU and a 650W PSU that isn't modular. I understand the CPU, GPU, and RAM are near their maximum limits. My PSU is probably at its lowest capacity. That should cover the main points you mentioned. If you want more details, I have the PDF from the store. Cheers! Edited July 17, 2025 by Cpt.Hindsight
I own another PC but it's outdated, so it won't work either. Sadly, I suspect my i5 8600k is integrated. If that's correct, I haven't tested it yet to see if it recognizes the GPU. I should probably check for a better PCIe slot, though I can't remember. I'll verify when I get home and then try again. I don't see any reason to change the monitor or cable since they keep beeping even when unplugged. I think it did work, so I'll double-check. The balling is essentially a last option—I'll do my best before possibly having to replace my old GTX 1070. Thanks for the help! See you soon!
You're asking about side power connections and the GPU. It seems you've verified them twice, confirmed everything looks normal, and are puzzled by a recent issue that started after a night of sleep. You mentioned trying to clean with isopropyl alcohol but didn't have time, and you're hoping someone can help interpret what might have happened. Keep following the discussion for possible solutions! Have a great day and thanks for your message! Cheers