PC popping up flash and smoke from the GPU or RGB lights on the GPU
PC popping up flash and smoke from the GPU or RGB lights on the GPU
Check the status to see what occurs. If the GPU lights stay off while other parts function, it suggests an RGB issue. If only the fans start up but the GPU remains silent, the problem lies with the GPU itself. When nothing activates at all, the power supply unit is likely the culprit. Still, as @8tg noted, this is just a guess and might not be accurate.
It seems you were hoping to ask your initial question first, assuming it was safe to restart. You wanted to avoid any immediate issues like the device catching fire. After plugging it back in and turning it on, the fans and other components started working. I tried a few games, only one crashed (Portal RTX), possibly due to the game itself. The taskbar disappeared a couple of times, which might indicate outdated drivers. The GPU’s RGB light didn’t activate, but others did—possibly related to the motherboard or PSU. I think the main concern is the GPU, though the power supply and board appear functional. Thanks for the guidance!
You confirmed this already, didn't you? So they're either really confused or trying to scam people for quick cash by swapping parts. I'm from a developing country and I always suspect scammers since there are so many fake shops pretending their products are faulty. They often claim the PC is beyond repair and then try to sell replacement parts or even steal the originals after convincing the buyer the fix isn't possible. I've seen cases where people bring in multiple computers without CPUs, and when asked about it, they admit going to those notorious city shops first. If you're not from a place like that, chances are they're just inexperienced tech helpers. The fact that the machine didn’t shut down immediately and you could still use software to turn it off means the power supply and other components are working properly. The EVGA person was right about the LEDs, but only the graphics card ones went out. You can safely disconnect them from the graphics card just to be sure. This has nothing to do with drivers—just malware. Run a free scan with Malwarebytes and let it handle it before uninstalling.
Your setup appears normal, but check the damaged component because it could damage the entire GPU. It might work if you restart and then power off after about 20 minutes without any GPU activity.
Essentially, all my comments in this post matched what they shared. They mentioned the PC wasn’t shutting down, no crashes, and no strange graphics problems. They thought my PSU might have caused the issues and suggested a full rebuild, which seemed a bit pushy. I ran a scan and found nothing suspicious, so everything appears to be okay. Thanks!
I'm concerned about possible damage to surrounding areas. It might be safer to swap out the whole card instead of risking further issues.
It seems the only issue was the RGB lighting, so I’ll likely consider upgrading it now that other components are still intact. Thanks for your assistance!