GPU Insane Power Spikes

[crushsquid]

First here is my rig:
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK
Memory: 2x8GB
CPU: i5-4670k @ 3.5 Ghz
Graphics Card: PNY Geforce GTX 660
PSU: Corsair 650W

When playing any semi intensive games at seemingly random points I will see insane power spikes. When this happens whatever game I play crashes. This makes playing most games nearly impossible. I am certain this is not a problem with either my memory or power supply as they have both been replaced and this problem has continued. In the picture below I've marked these nonsensical values, and the first circled peak reads that 37000000 number. Any solutions will be greatly appreciated. If there are any other stats or benchmarks you would like me to show, I would be to supply them. http://prntscr.com/919inn

 

[Shneiky]

Is it Corsair CX or VS that you are using by any chance?

 

[lodders]

Try using your onboard graphics (obviously at very low settings.)
If the game runs without crashing, you probably need a new GPU

 

[crushsquid]

Is it Corsair CX or VS that you are using by any chance?

I am using the CS650M

 

[crushsquid]

Try using your onboard graphics (obviously at very low settings.)
If the game runs without crashing, you probably need a new GPU

I will try that now and report back.

 

[lodders]

Is it Corsair CX or VS that you are using by any chance?

I am using the CS650M

I don't think the spikes in GPU useage are caused by power supply voltage spikes, it seems to me as if they are just a symptom of the computer crashing.
I know Corsair are only a mid quality power supply, but the 500W Corsair CX on my rig has plenty of power after 2 years use.
If crushsquid wants to test his PSU, he can run a stress test on the CPU and see if it runs OK

 

[crushsquid]

Is it Corsair CX or VS that you are using by any chance?

I am using the CS650M

I don't think the spikes in GPU useage are caused by power supply voltage spikes, it seems to me as if they are just a symptom of the computer crashing.
I know Corsair are only a mid quality power supply, but the 500W Corsair CX on my rig has plenty of power after 2 years use.
If crushsquid wants to test his PSU, he can run a stress test on the CPU and see if it runs OK

As I said, I have replaced the power supply and saw no change in this problem so I'm doubting that is the issue, but if you still think it is a likely cause then i'm willing to test it.

 

[crushsquid]

Try using your onboard graphics (obviously at very low settings.)
If the game runs without crashing, you probably need a new GPU

I'm not really sure why, but when I plug my monitor into the onboard graphics (which I have never used before) nothing displays, it may be possible that onboard graphics are disabled.

 

[lodders]

Nah, if you have already tried the PSU, then it must be something else. How are you getting on with onboard graphics?

 

[crushsquid]

Nah, if you have already tried the PSU, then it must be something else. How are you getting on with onboard graphics?

I can't get the onboard graphics to display anything, do you know how to enable them?

 

[lodders]

They may not work with your GPU installed.
Or, you could try pressing Del to enter BIOS when booting, see if anything appears on monitor then

 

[crushsquid]

They may not work with your GPU installed.
Or, you could try pressing Del to enter BIOS when booting, see if anything appears on monitor then

I unplugged my gpu and when I turn my computer on when plugged into onbaord graphics my monitor doesn't even exit sleep mode. Could you think of any alternative tests?

 

[lodders]

This is difficult.
In your position I would.
1) Read the motherboard manual
2) Try a friends graphic card in my PC

 

[Shneiky]

Use your GTX 660 to enter BIOS. Check your motherboard manual for how to enable your I5 integrated graphics. Then save the new settings and shut down. Relocate the cable and remove the 660 before your next boot.

 

[crushsquid]

I just tried using onboard graphics and they worked fine, I guess it is an issue with my graphics card. Unfortunately I bought it after market so I have no warranty and I am too poor to buy another. Are there any solutions that may not fix the issue completely, but at least make my games playable (i.e. underclock gpu... etc)?

 

[Shneiky]

Option 1) Try a different PCIe slot.

Option 2) Underclock the card by 100 Mhz and see if that helps.

 

[lodders]

If your dodgy graphic card goes pop, if may take the motherboard with it.
Suggest you game on low settings using onboard graphics while you save up.