The PC powers on briefly before turning off.
The PC powers on briefly before turning off.
Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking. I plan to test my GPU on his rig to see how it performs. He has a 1350w PSU and I'm assuming it offers solid power security, which should help avoid issues like short circuits or other problems.
I've already checked the pin sockets—both 8pin and 6pin look good, no signs of damage. The same applies to the PSU's pins; everything seems fine. Nothing looks burnt. I was considering taking off the back plate, but that could likely cancel the seller's one-month warranty.
It seems it depends on what you decide to do, since the seller might offer a refund but you'll still be unsure if the issue lies with your PSU or not. If you have a reliable PC repair shop, you could bring the PC in and have them test your PSU for peace of mind—shops often have spare parts they’re comfortable using for testing. There’s no definitive proof without more testing, but my guess is the GPU might be the culprit. Ask your friends about their PSU and make sure they understand the risks involved. Good luck with the troubleshooting, and let me know what you discover.
I mean I wouldn't be able to play on this gpu as well if that quick benchmark did possibly cooked my gpu. So maybe it's best that I get a refund and get the psu tested out.
The last thing I really want is to go to a pc repair shop and seek for help. Because in my country, they rip off their customers and charge for absurd amounts of money. That's why I really try my best to troubleshoot on my own. But this is the first time I've faced this kind of issue.
Absolutely, it makes sense to address issues promptly to secure a refund, rather than waiting until the end of the month. That’s a reasonable approach. I’m probably lucky to have a nearby independent PC repair shop, even though they charge more than typical market rates because private shops can’t match online competitors. They’re willing to troubleshoot and won’t charge for their time if they can’t find the problem.
A little update guys. So I went to my friend's house and had the gpu I bought used tested in his rig with a 650w Gigabyte PSU. In his rig, while my gpu is installed there, his pc won't power up as well. The same symptom persists in his rig. But when I try out his GPU in my system, it powers on and boot up to windows.
I also had my psu tested out by using his gpu in my rig and it is working fine.
So conclusion: It is the GPU that is cooked.
I've already refunded that gpu and instead went for a brand new Gigabyte Rx 6600 8gb Eagle.