Similar symptoms on 2 gpus, coincidence or potential PSU or MB failure?
Similar symptoms on 2 gpus, coincidence or potential PSU or MB failure?
Hello everyone,
I wanted to share my concerns about a rather bothersome problem I've been facing lately. For some time now, my old GPU, the GV-N108TAORUSX W-11GD, has been randomly shutting down with no signal, fans spinning at full speed, and requiring a manual reset to function. I've seen this happen multiple times—around ten times in total—and thought it might be the GPU failing. Once, after a reset, I got a black screen with a warning message asking to power down and connect the PCIe power cable. I assumed it was just the GPU giving up, but then after a reset, I saw a similar message pop up again. Eventually, I upgraded to the newer GV-N308TGAMING OC-12GD.
For a while, things improved, and I even considered upgrading my monitor to one with a higher refresh rate. When I finally had the time and funds, I tried fixing the old GPU. After years of use, it still performed well enough for most tasks, even if it lacked the RTX feature. However, I realized the issue might be more serious than just dust or thermal pads. Eventually, I reached out to a PC hardware specialist who confirmed the GPU was functioning normally.
But they later informed me that there was nothing wrong with it. I was surprised, thinking maybe it was luck or a minor oversight. Over time, the problem returned—sudden black screens even with maximum fans on my new GPU. Recently, during a boss fight in Elden Ring, I was furious and instead of restarting, I shut down the system. When I returned, the rig wouldn’t power on at all. I tried to sleep through it, thinking it was too late, but then it happened again.
The GPU came on, the motherboard lit up, and the fans spun, but there was no sound or error messages—just a black screen with no signal. I removed the GPU, which was extremely hot despite being just powered on for a short time. Swapping it out with the 1080TI didn’t help; the PCIe slot worked fine, and the new GPU ran properly. Meanwhile, the 3080TI seemed to be completely dead—either off or in a dormant state, spinning fans and flashing LEDs.
Do you think this is just a strange coincidence? Or should I investigate further into the motherboard or power supply unit for possible causes?
When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide detailed system specifications. Please list the following details in the order given:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model.
Do you notice any issues with the BIOS version on your motherboard?
It seems the PSU could be the problem or the power connection to the GPU might not be secure.
When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide detailed system specifications. Please list the following details in the order given:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model.
Do you notice any issues with the BIOS version on your motherboard?
It seems the PSU could be the problem or the power connection to the GPU might not be secure.
Apologies for the confusion, thank you for your interest. Here are the specifications:
Processor: i7-8700K paired with Arctic Freezer 34 esport duo
Motherboard: MSI Z370 Godlike Gaming
BIOS: E7A98IMS.AB0
Memory: 32gb Corsair Dominator Platinum CMD32GX4M4B2400C10
Storage: 240gb Patriot MP500 + 1tb Samsung 970 Evo Plus
HDD: 5tb Seagate ST5000DM000 + 3tb Seagate ST3000DM001
GPU: Gigabyte 1080TI GV-N108TAORUSX W-11GD / Gigabyte 3080TI GV-N308TGAMING OC-12GD
Power Supply: 1,2kw Seasonic Prime Gold SSR-1200GD
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper SGC-5000-KWN1
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.3324
Display: iiyama G-MASTER Gold Phoenix GB2888UHSU-B1 28"
Regarding the PSU age, I found the invoice from December 2018, suggesting it's at least five to six years old. I was expecting it to be from the motherboard, but I had hoped for a different source.
This used unit is decent considering the limited availability of new models with Socket 1151, which currently have only two RAM slots and micro ATX pellets. I could likely acquire it for around $100 less. The PSU, however, seems too risky to consider, even for a close friend. I might end up paying twice or even three to four times more if I upgrade to a higher-end model like platinum or titanium.