Questions about GTX 970 performance
Questions about GTX 970 performance
Can you at the very least with the PC unplugged , hold down the power button for 20 seconds than proceed to pull the GPU.
At the very least check it for built up dust bunnies / dust blanket preventing the fan 's to cool the heatsink. I don't know what make or model GTX 970 you have but at the very least with it out of the PC if needing a dusting get that out of the way.
Use a flash light and look good.
FYI keep the fan from spinning up if you use air to blow it out to prevent damage.
If you decide to blow it out please update us on outcome.
If it's still the same later than time for new thermal paste.
The CPU ran at 66c during idle, which might be part of the issue linked to the overheating GPU. Still, I'm puzzled as to why the system didn't crash, freeze, or shut down completely—my GTX 970 behaved similarly when overheated and required a repaste. Luckily, it wasn't a vital card and was only used for testing on another machine. If the GPU can be repasted, it remains a solid choice for budget gaming or older titles.