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PC not sending updates / did I destroy my GPU?

PC not sending updates / did I destroy my GPU?

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MasterHD7
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10-17-2018, 12:20 PM
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While testing to run The Last of Us II on my PC recently, I observed my fans working hard. While checking temperatures, I noticed my GPU reaching over 100 degrees Celsius at its hotspot (I was just in the main menu). I assumed it wouldn’t last long under such conditions. So I attempted a repaste. Most videos suggest the most likely outcome is either failure or slightly higher temperatures...

My PC isn’t currently posting well.
However, the diagnostic LED on my motherboard keeps blinking between the CPU and DRAM. It stays on the CPU for a couple of seconds before switching to the DRAM for about a second, then back to the CPU. This happens repeatedly.

Here’s a quick video showing the problem:
https://imgur.com/a/rTaNp9y
You can view it here: https://imgur.com/a/rTaNp9y

While searching online, I found many posts mentioning CPU and RAM issues. So I tried these steps:
- Re-seating the RAM (several times)
- Re-seating the CPU (checking all pins)
- Re-seating the GPU (multiple times)
- Resetting the CMOS
- Disconnecting all peripherals
- Testing one RAM stick at a time in all 4 slots
- Using my old RAM (Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX 2x8GB 3000 C15)
- Inspecting all connectors (all internal fans are spinning)

Is there something I’m missing? Or did I just end up destroying my GPU? (the fans definitely spin)
I don’t have a spare GPU or CPU to test.

My current build:
(The PC is from 2018)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit
RAM: Kingston Fury Beast 64GB (2x32GB) 3200MHz
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 WINDFORCE 8G
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 650W
CASE: NZXT H500
NVMe M.2: Samsung 970 EVO 500GB
SATA: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
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MasterHD7
10-17-2018, 12:20 PM #1

While testing to run The Last of Us II on my PC recently, I observed my fans working hard. While checking temperatures, I noticed my GPU reaching over 100 degrees Celsius at its hotspot (I was just in the main menu). I assumed it wouldn’t last long under such conditions. So I attempted a repaste. Most videos suggest the most likely outcome is either failure or slightly higher temperatures...

My PC isn’t currently posting well.
However, the diagnostic LED on my motherboard keeps blinking between the CPU and DRAM. It stays on the CPU for a couple of seconds before switching to the DRAM for about a second, then back to the CPU. This happens repeatedly.

Here’s a quick video showing the problem:
https://imgur.com/a/rTaNp9y
You can view it here: https://imgur.com/a/rTaNp9y

While searching online, I found many posts mentioning CPU and RAM issues. So I tried these steps:
- Re-seating the RAM (several times)
- Re-seating the CPU (checking all pins)
- Re-seating the GPU (multiple times)
- Resetting the CMOS
- Disconnecting all peripherals
- Testing one RAM stick at a time in all 4 slots
- Using my old RAM (Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX 2x8GB 3000 C15)
- Inspecting all connectors (all internal fans are spinning)

Is there something I’m missing? Or did I just end up destroying my GPU? (the fans definitely spin)
I don’t have a spare GPU or CPU to test.

My current build:
(The PC is from 2018)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit
RAM: Kingston Fury Beast 64GB (2x32GB) 3200MHz
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 WINDFORCE 8G
PSU: Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 650W
CASE: NZXT H500
NVMe M.2: Samsung 970 EVO 500GB
SATA: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB

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Cohesionz
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10-17-2018, 06:36 PM
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Have you attempted to sanitize your memory port or apply a rubber band to the memory's gold contacts?
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Cohesionz
10-17-2018, 06:36 PM #2

Have you attempted to sanitize your memory port or apply a rubber band to the memory's gold contacts?

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badman394
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10-18-2018, 03:33 AM
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It seems there was a motherboard problem. I brought the system to a local shop. They installed their own components, which caused the same issue. They also used their own test board, which functioned perfectly. I'm still puzzled about how this occurred by simply removing and reinserting the GPU.
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badman394
10-18-2018, 03:33 AM #3

It seems there was a motherboard problem. I brought the system to a local shop. They installed their own components, which caused the same issue. They also used their own test board, which functioned perfectly. I'm still puzzled about how this occurred by simply removing and reinserting the GPU.

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