It's happening that the graphics card shuts down unexpectedly.
It's happening that the graphics card shuts down unexpectedly.
Hey everyone! Let me be clear right away. I purchased a GTX 1080 from eBay with the goal of getting it working again. It’s a 1080 series card that often shuts down unexpectedly—its fans spin at full speed, and the screen goes dark. Sometimes it freezes or behaves oddly, causing the RGB to flicker and a loud high-pitched noise to come through like a buzzing coil. I’ve tried everything: swapped out the power supply, different motherboard, another GPU, cleaned the card and re-applied thermal paste. Even after reinstalling drivers and Windows updates, the issue persists. After running Furmark and doing a fresh Windows install with that GPU, it worked perfectly. It’s frustrating because it seems to happen randomly. I’m hoping someone can help me get this card back in good shape. Thanks for your support!
No, turning off the GPU only affects that component, not the entire system.
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The machine continues to operate since the RAM and motherboard remain illuminated, and the AIO functions properly. The issue lies with the GPU fans spinning at maximum speed, causing the screen to go dark. I can still shut it down by pressing the power button once.
Progress gradually over spaced intervals, checking in every 3 to 4 months until stability is achieved.
It depends on the situation. A working GPU with a compatible driver doesn’t necessarily mean a defect. Nvidia and AMD may stop supporting older hardware with their latest drivers.
They mentioned a technique for boosting profits. It's interesting that my 780 works well even with the latest drivers, though it's been around about eight years. I've moved to more recent versions. The GPU is running smoothly so far, but I'm ready to crash if needed.