Memory usage exceeded limits – system is no longer functional.
Memory usage exceeded limits – system is no longer functional.
Hey, a week back I had a sudden PC crash while playing two games at once. The GPU memory got overwhelmed, stopped functioning, and my graphics output vanished, forcing me to restart. Over the next couple of days it happened again, this time without any clear reason. After a quick reboot I heard those beeps but didn’t pay much attention, assuming it was a minor issue. On the third day, after moving things around, it shut down once more and restarting didn’t help. No fans spinning, just silence. At first I thought maybe RAM or keyboard problems, but now I’m confused about what really happened to the GPU. My questions: Is this damage permanent? Can I fix it? Or should I just discard it and look for a replacement? I was planning to sell the PC to fund a new one, but I doubt it will sell without a working GPU. The specs are decent, but I’m worried about the VRAM or other components.
It seems your GPU might have failed due to a voltage surge from your power supply unit (PSU), especially if it's located in Sketchtown, USA. I recommend inspecting for burnt capacitors, fuses, and resistors—both on the GPU and possibly the motherboard—and temporarily disconnect the PSU. It’s probably not worth sending the GPU in for repair unless you’re comfortable doing it yourself, since it appears to be a low-end model. Consider upgrading your motherboard, choosing a more reliable PSU, and getting a new GPU instead. There doesn’t seem to be any issue with other components.
GPU remains stable even when VRAM is full; it switches to using RAM causing lower frame rates. This suggests an issue with the GPU, CPU, RAM, or motherboard—test by booting with one RAM stick and checking each slot. Consider borrowing a friend's GPU for comparison.
I just turned off my GPU and booted up the PC using only the two RAM sticks, CPU, and there were no error sounds. Since I don’t have an integrated GPU with the R7 2700, it suggests the issue is with the main GPU. The memory overload incident happened right before, and I’m unsure what might have affected the hardware. The GPU shut down completely, my PC didn’t crash, but there was no graphics output. I still heard keyboard sounds when pressing keys and Alt F4, though without visual feedback I couldn’t tell if it was a blue screen or just poor frame rates. As I mentioned earlier, I initially misread the error beeps, so I double-checked my RAM thoroughly to rule that out. Do you have any ideas on how to check the GPU?
Check the GPU on a different machine, it seems damaged—get another one.