PC isn't responding or showing errors—did you damage your graphics card?

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PC isn't responding or showing errors—did you damage your graphics card?

PC isn't responding or showing errors—did you damage your graphics card?

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Hurley28
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03-20-2023, 12:50 AM

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Hurley28

03-20-2023, 12:50 AM #1

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OKNK
Member

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03-22-2023, 06:05 PM

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If you didn't swap out the pads on the RAM and VRM MOSFETs, it’s likely things got even worse. The hottest part is usually the MOSFETs, which can handle up to 125°C, but a dried-out pad will stop working effectively after you’ve removed the heatsink.

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OKNK

03-22-2023, 06:05 PM #2

If you didn't swap out the pads on the RAM and VRM MOSFETs, it’s likely things got even worse. The hottest part is usually the MOSFETs, which can handle up to 125°C, but a dried-out pad will stop working effectively after you’ve removed the heatsink.

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rhyno747
Member

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03-23-2023, 02:10 AM

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Thanks for your response. I also picked up some points from that video about Jay using his old, dried-up pads. This only made his temperatures rise slightly. My system doesn’t even start properly. I know my temps could get worse if I don’t replace them, but they’ll only increase during use. The pads here are still moist and flexible, unlike his. It seems the adhesive on the die is what’s dried out.

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rhyno747

03-23-2023, 02:10 AM #3

Thanks for your response. I also picked up some points from that video about Jay using his old, dried-up pads. This only made his temperatures rise slightly. My system doesn’t even start properly. I know my temps could get worse if I don’t replace them, but they’ll only increase during use. The pads here are still moist and flexible, unlike his. It seems the adhesive on the die is what’s dried out.

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Raidex20
Posting Freak

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03-26-2023, 06:46 AM

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It seems there was a motherboard problem. I brought the computer to a local shop, but they replaced the components with their own. The new parts caused the same issue. They installed my original parts on a test board from their lab, which functioned perfectly. Still puzzled about how this occurred just by removing and reinserting the GPU.

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Raidex20

03-26-2023, 06:46 AM #4

It seems there was a motherboard problem. I brought the computer to a local shop, but they replaced the components with their own. The new parts caused the same issue. They installed my original parts on a test board from their lab, which functioned perfectly. Still puzzled about how this occurred just by removing and reinserting the GPU.

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PacMan1246
Junior Member

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03-27-2023, 04:05 PM

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It's definitely odd... but you need to be cautious when handling a PC. Some motherboard components can be easily damaged if not handled properly.

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PacMan1246

03-27-2023, 04:05 PM #5

It's definitely odd... but you need to be cautious when handling a PC. Some motherboard components can be easily damaged if not handled properly.