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Restarted GPU several times and experienced crashes on the PC.

Restarted GPU several times and experienced crashes on the PC.

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NekoOtaku_
Junior Member
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10-25-2021, 01:11 PM
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Hey! You recently purchased a used 3060 Ti that was running smoothly, but after a few hours of gaming, your PC started crashing and the GPU failed to display during a reboot. When playing Valorant, the game became much darker and then crashed too. You mentioned you're new to upgrading and were using a Ryzen 5 3400G with an Asus A320M-K, 16GB RAM at 2666MHz, and an EVGA 700 BQ power supply. So far, everything worked fine until the GPU installation. Someone could help me figure out what's going on.
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NekoOtaku_
10-25-2021, 01:11 PM #1

Hey! You recently purchased a used 3060 Ti that was running smoothly, but after a few hours of gaming, your PC started crashing and the GPU failed to display during a reboot. When playing Valorant, the game became much darker and then crashed too. You mentioned you're new to upgrading and were using a Ryzen 5 3400G with an Asus A320M-K, 16GB RAM at 2666MHz, and an EVGA 700 BQ power supply. So far, everything worked fine until the GPU installation. Someone could help me figure out what's going on.

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Redagg
Junior Member
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10-25-2021, 01:45 PM
#2
Did you install the clean GPU driver with DDU? There could be conflicts between your existing iGPU drivers and the new Nvidia drivers. Also, what temperature readings were recorded while the GPU was running at reduced load?
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Redagg
10-25-2021, 01:45 PM #2

Did you install the clean GPU driver with DDU? There could be conflicts between your existing iGPU drivers and the new Nvidia drivers. Also, what temperature readings were recorded while the GPU was running at reduced load?

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ScrubyShawn
Member
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10-25-2021, 05:44 PM
#3
I'm a bit doubtful about using DDU because I've heard it might require reinstalling the entire OS. Your temperatures are between 40°-50°, and the fans don't turn on at startup, but they do when the GPU hits 60° and then stop again.
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ScrubyShawn
10-25-2021, 05:44 PM #3

I'm a bit doubtful about using DDU because I've heard it might require reinstalling the entire OS. Your temperatures are between 40°-50°, and the fans don't turn on at startup, but they do when the GPU hits 60° and then stop again.

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PaigeOfTheBook
Senior Member
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10-26-2021, 05:54 AM
#4
I don't recall where you read that, but it sounds like a lot of modern cards have fan stop settings. That means fans turn off once a certain temperature is reached, which can cause issues if the game runs too long. Your fan stop is set to 50°C, so with a less demanding game, fans usually stay off. This might not fully explain your crashes, though. Are they happening after a few hours or just randomly?
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PaigeOfTheBook
10-26-2021, 05:54 AM #4

I don't recall where you read that, but it sounds like a lot of modern cards have fan stop settings. That means fans turn off once a certain temperature is reached, which can cause issues if the game runs too long. Your fan stop is set to 50°C, so with a less demanding game, fans usually stay off. This might not fully explain your crashes, though. Are they happening after a few hours or just randomly?

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JPV12Vanquish
Member
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10-26-2021, 07:00 AM
#5
Windows seemed quite damaged from the start, needing a full reinstall. Generally, version 10 offers solid driver support across different hardware setups. Still, I suggest using DDO whenever possible, especially with internet access or updated drivers. I’ve switched between AMD and Nvidia chips, and sometimes driver issues linger after updates. Regarding your PSU, it’s an EVGA 700 BQ model—checking its age is important. If it’s over three years old, power output may have dropped due to aging components. Consider replacing it with a higher-wattage unit or testing one with a $15–$20 power supply tester. Also, inspect the temperature readings on your graphics card; an older 3060ti might need fresh thermal paste or a fan that isn’t cooling properly. Using tools like HWiNFO64 can help verify BIOS status and detect corrupted firmware.
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JPV12Vanquish
10-26-2021, 07:00 AM #5

Windows seemed quite damaged from the start, needing a full reinstall. Generally, version 10 offers solid driver support across different hardware setups. Still, I suggest using DDO whenever possible, especially with internet access or updated drivers. I’ve switched between AMD and Nvidia chips, and sometimes driver issues linger after updates. Regarding your PSU, it’s an EVGA 700 BQ model—checking its age is important. If it’s over three years old, power output may have dropped due to aging components. Consider replacing it with a higher-wattage unit or testing one with a $15–$20 power supply tester. Also, inspect the temperature readings on your graphics card; an older 3060ti might need fresh thermal paste or a fan that isn’t cooling properly. Using tools like HWiNFO64 can help verify BIOS status and detect corrupted firmware.

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TuhOwl
Junior Member
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10-27-2021, 06:53 AM
#6
I attempted DDU and removed all video drivers, but nothing worked. After checking with afterburner, I saw the GPU consumes almost 70% before dropping to zero, which causes crashes. It doesn’t last more than half an hour without failing, no matter what task I run—even Word crashes.
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TuhOwl
10-27-2021, 06:53 AM #6

I attempted DDU and removed all video drivers, but nothing worked. After checking with afterburner, I saw the GPU consumes almost 70% before dropping to zero, which causes crashes. It doesn’t last more than half an hour without failing, no matter what task I run—even Word crashes.

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subersebastian
Member
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10-28-2021, 12:24 PM
#7
I purchased the PSU new, assuming it's not faulty. A friend used the GPU on their system without issues, so I suspect another component might be the cause.
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subersebastian
10-28-2021, 12:24 PM #7

I purchased the PSU new, assuming it's not faulty. A friend used the GPU on their system without issues, so I suspect another component might be the cause.

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MeGustaElSexo
Member
173
10-28-2021, 05:20 PM
#8
Even brand new parts can have issues. The problem might come from shipping or quality checks. The warranty exists for that reason. If your 3060ti has a faulty thermal sensor, it might run warmer than others—like reaching 86°C while your friends hit 84°C. You haven’t used much Nvidia software compared to AMD, so I’m not sure about under-volting. It could help to adjust the thermal limits and lower power/speed. Also, consider using fresh thermal paste, as new cards sometimes have poor pastes.
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MeGustaElSexo
10-28-2021, 05:20 PM #8

Even brand new parts can have issues. The problem might come from shipping or quality checks. The warranty exists for that reason. If your 3060ti has a faulty thermal sensor, it might run warmer than others—like reaching 86°C while your friends hit 84°C. You haven’t used much Nvidia software compared to AMD, so I’m not sure about under-volting. It could help to adjust the thermal limits and lower power/speed. Also, consider using fresh thermal paste, as new cards sometimes have poor pastes.

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blackphant0m
Member
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10-31-2021, 06:48 AM
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I just updated by putting in a used power supply from a friend. It’s functioning properly and doesn’t have the issues I experienced before. Maybe I should return it. Thanks to all of you!
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blackphant0m
10-31-2021, 06:48 AM #9

I just updated by putting in a used power supply from a friend. It’s functioning properly and doesn’t have the issues I experienced before. Maybe I should return it. Thanks to all of you!