Question GPU DIED After it freeze mid game

[Guyen]

I'm so confuse my GPU just died just playing not demanding game (Tekken). It all started after a short break i didn't use my PC for 3 days... After coming back home I immediately open my PC to play, browse what I usually do then I started to play Tekken 7 to be specific for an hour my PC just froze then I hard shutdown it then my PC won't boot after. I did all the things I know reseat the ram, reseat the GPU check the PSU even resetting the CMOS still nothing. And then around 2 hours of troubleshooting my PC Post one time I didn't know what I did but I force the HDMI port to connect then it display and then it freezes again it won't boot again I check other port it still nothing. And today I went to a tech shop and they said that my GPU died and all of the parts are goods only the GPU DIED!
Is it possible to kill the GPU with those abnormalities?

Hope I gain some insight because I bought the GPU 2nd hand and it's only 1 month.

 

[rgd1101]

full system spec? include brand and model of the psu

 

[Ralston18]

Any warranty or return policy regarding that 2nd hand GPU? Source?

 

[Guyen]

full system spec? include brand and model of the psu

Here are my specs

Ryzen 5 3600
16GB 3200Mhz
Kingfast SSD
Seagate 500GB
Rx 5600 xt BE
Thermaltake lite 550w

 

[Guyen]

Any warranty or return policy regarding that 2nd hand GPU? Source?

Unfortunately not it only have 2 weeks warranty.

 

[Ralston18]

If the tech shop tested the GPU in another known working computer and the GPU failed then the GPU has likely failed.

Especially being second hand and having some unknown history of past use.....

At best - do not make any further purchases via that seller.

 

[Guyen]

If the tech shop tested the GPU in another known working computer and the GPU failed then the GPU has likely failed.

Especially being second hand and having some unknown history of past use.....

At best - do not make any further purchases via that seller.

Do I need to consider also buying new PSU? Because I want to buy new not used GPU if ever. And I'm short on budget only have spare for the card not for the PSU should I go first buy the GPU or straight PSU first?

Because It also might get died with my setup if I ever bought another card.

 

[Ralston18]

Your concern being that that Thermaltake lite 550 watt PSU may damage the new GPU - correct?

How old is that PSU? Condition: original to build, new, refurbished, used? History of heavy use for gaming, video editing, or even bit-mining?

Based on the history of that failed second-hand GPU I would not expect that the Thermaltake PSU was the culprit. But I do recognize that some makes and models of PSUs can and do have their own problems. Will defer to others who wish to post about your Thermaltake PSU and potential problems.

That said, what the PSU can support must be considered and that in turn may limit GPU choices.

What GPU or GPUs are you considering to buy?

The important requirement being that the host computer's PSU has the necessary wattage to support the new GPU and other system components.

At times of peak power demands.

Most GPU's provide some recommended PSU wattage - I use that wattage as the beginning value and then add in wattages for all other components. If a component provides a range of wattages then I use the high end wattage value.

Tends to increase the wattage total and thus the expense of a PSU.

Quality is important. And the expense often justified.

Start by learning more about PSUs.

FYI:

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html

Use the calulators to determine the required wattage and allow for growth.

 

[Guyen]

I don't do video editing, mining or anything I just purely play title games and some competitive games. And also the PSU is 2 years old nothing bad happen when I still got the Rx 570 only upgraded last month with this card rx5600 xt and those are the times I got frequently BSOD, Freezes what I write earlier and then the card suddenly died.

Yeah also, I'm still afraid about my PSU killing the new GPU I will put in my unit. So I will just solely replace the PSU then just buy another GPU when Its get on my budget.

Btw thank you for the insight I didn't know that GPU Will actually died like that and it cost me a lot but it give also knowledge to what I need to do in the future. Thank you!!