[SOLVED] Can a GPU be fried?

[dana-marvel]

So when you connect a pci e cable to your motherboard the cpu ram mobo and psu get f*cked. What happens to the gpu though when you also connect the cpu connecter into it

 

[rgd1101]

can it be fried, yes.

 

[dana-marvel]

Also in this way? Do new cards like the gtx 1070 have safety features that prevent such damages?

 

[rgd1101]

Also in this way? Do new cards like the gtx 1070 have safety features that prevent such damages?

the only 100% safety feature is read the manual

 

[NightHawkRMX]

A gpu can be fried but it os unlikely. Your motherboard will usually die first.

 

[zyh1987]

Yes there is. The pcie and cpu eps is not compatible. However modular power supply sometimes have same output port so that you might accidentally put a pcie cable into the eps port.

 

[zyh1987]

By spec. The square and key pattern are different, but sometimes a manufacture puts all keys ( no square) hence that will cause huge issues. The 12 v is reversed in eps vs pcie. It will fry we you have unless your card is equipmented with some secondary safe guard system.