PC isn't showing updates without the GPU, but it functions properly with the integrated graphics.
PC isn't showing updates without the GPU, but it functions properly with the integrated graphics.
I own a 4070 Super Ti that began showing artifacts, causing crashes due to NVIDIA driver errors, and now refuses to post when the VGA light is on. Removing the GPU makes the system function normally with the integrated graphics, suggesting the GPU might be the core problem. After nine months of use, I haven’t performed any overclocking or repairs. Is there any possibility my PSU is faulty? I have a Gold 850W power supply and tried using DDU, but formatting didn’t resolve the issue.
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CPU:
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PSU:
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BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
CPU model: AMD Ryzen 7800x3d
Cooler: thermalright peerless assassin 120 se
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2
Memory: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB (2x16GB) 6000 CL30 EXPO/XMP 3.0
Storage: Hynix SSD 1TB Platinum P41 NVMe M.2
GPU: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16G VENTUS 3X OC
Power Supply: Antec GSK 850W ATX3.1 80+ Gold Full Modular
Case: Antec AX81 Elite
Operating System: Windows 11
Display: S25HG5x
The system functioned perfectly for approximately nine months, then began experiencing issues unexpectedly.
Crashing occurred even when using desktop mode, with random failures and no clear triggers.
These crashes consistently originate from the nvlddmkm.sys driver.
The nvlddmkm.sys driver indicates a possible graphics card problem.
The Antec power supply works well.
I think the graphics card might be malfunctioning.
Any component can fail.
I always keep a budget GPU ready for such situations. My regular card is a 4070ti, but I also have a GTX 1650 available when I need to pinpoint a problem and want a reliable one to test. Having a spare power supply works the same way. If you could lend a GPU for testing, it would be very useful. Otherwise, you might want to get it diagnosed at a shop or send it in for warranty service.