Need assistance with GPU problems.
Need assistance with GPU problems.
My GTX 1060 6GB Zotac amp edition has been reliable for me since around 2020. Recently, the core clock speed fell to 569 and it locks completely regardless of what I try. The task manager shows my GPU usage stays at 0% most of the time, though it occasionally jumps to around 20%. I've reinstalled drivers twice and kept Windows 11 updated, but nothing seems to help. It feels like the GPU might be damaged beyond repair.
Share additional system details. If you happen to bring an iGPU onboard, there are straightforward checks you can perform. (If you're aiming to bypass this step, proceed to the next item.) An initial approach would be to reposition the GPU and observe if performance improves. Then investigate potential thermal throttling using HWmonitor and FurMark for basic assessments. After completing those tests, sharing the findings from HWmonitor would be helpful. Everything here could relate to CPU, RAM, GPU, motherboard, BIOS, system resources, or SSD. Nonetheless, I wouldn't assume your GPU has failed simply because the computer runs sluggishly and displays inaccurate data.
I don’t have an igpu installed, so I’ll attempt to reinstall it first, thank you for the quick reply.
Seems like fan bearing grease might be involved, but AIO coolant could have caused more harm. The material looks only slightly conductive given the white residue near the components and the GPU's poor performance. As zipspence suggested, try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol and see if it improves.
Thanks for the support! I did a thorough cleanup and restarted my PC, but it still had problems. While cleaning, the vinegar smell reminded me of a spilled salad on my desk around the same time. Now I know for sure the GPU is the problem—no other component was affected since that was the only thing that got wet. On the positive side, it gives me a reason to upgrade from my 1060, though I guess I’ll just have to go with it.