[SOLVED] Can i still use a GPU with a busted Vram chip?

[CJ_phone_Home]

Hi, new member here. So like the title, can i still use a GPU with a busted Vram? I changed the thermal pad for a better cooling and it worked wonders. From 37° on idle to 28°, then after a few minutes, the thermals rapidly went up till something popped. Opened the GPU and one of the Vram was damaged.

My GPU is a Galax GTX 970 HoF

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

Might want to share the extend of the damage on the GPU via an image. host the image on Imgur and then parse it here, on this thread.

Also, you might want to share more information. List your specs like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:

include age of the PSU and (a link to)the pads you used.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If the chip is not working at all, no it cannot be used properly.

If the chip works somewhat, you may want to underclock it and try