GPU Sparked as I turned my PC on

[curweed]

So my PC randomly turned off while I was playing CSGO, which isn't a graphically demanding game. I notice the FPS wasn't very high. Once my PC turned off I noticed the GPU was very hot considering the ACX cooler on it. I tried to turn it on a couple times and nothing, perhaps a little flash of the lights but no fan movement. I left my PC for 10-15 mins and came back, plugged it back in and pressed on. It started, but my GPU, on the side that faces out of the case, about 1 cm down from the power cable plug a 1 inch sized space went bright orange and a spark flew out. The GPU is brand new (1 day).

PLEASE HELP

Specs:
i5 4460
EVGA GTX 1070 SC AXC 3.0
16 gb ram
ASRock H97M Pro 4 Mobo
Corsair CS650M PSU

 

[basroil]

After market as in you installed the cooler yourself? If so, tough luck, you killed your card. If you meant non-FE version, that's NOT aftermarket!


Why anyone would use a low end PSU with a high end graphics card is beyond me, but that's the other possible issue.

Either way, your GPU is likely dead or a fire hazard, so you'll need to replace it. And while you're at it, get a real PSU like the RM650x, EVGA G2 550/650, or a Seasonic gold or better unit!

 

[curweed]

After market as in you installed the cooler yourself? If so, tough luck, you killed your card. If you meant non-FE version, that's NOT aftermarket!


Why anyone would use a low end PSU with a high end graphics card is beyond me, but that's the other possible issue.

Non-reference cooler 🙁 . My PSU has been working for 2 years with my GTX 770 and it has a higher TDP

 

[basroil]

Non-reference cooler 🙁 . My PSU has been working for 2 years with my GTX 770 and it has a higher TDP

I'm not sure how many times I'll have to repeat it here (already >100 posts), TDP IS NOT THE ISSUE, IT'S THE TRANSIENTS! Basically, it's like comparing a 400lb sports bike with a 150HP engine vs a 2 ton truck with a 500HP enigine, even though the bike has less energy use it revs up to max performance much, much faster, and it's harder to keep in check because of it. The 1070 loads and unloads the 12V line much faster than the 770 ever could, so much so that the PSU can't handle it and will start to deregulate, sending voltages spiking all over the place

 

[curweed]

Non-reference cooler 🙁 . My PSU has been working for 2 years with my GTX 770 and it has a higher TDP

I'm not sure how many times I'll have to repeat it here (already >100 posts), TDP IS NOT THE ISSUE, IT'S THE TRANSIENTS! Basically, it's like comparing a 400lb sports bike with a 150HP engine vs a 2 ton truck with a 500HP enigine, even though the bike has less energy use it revs up to max performance much, much faster, and it's harder to keep in check because of it. The 1070 loads and unloads the 12V line much faster than the 770 ever could, so much so that the PSU can't handle it and will start to deregulate, sending voltages spiking all over the place

sorry not everyone is a genius

 

[_JakeDavies]

It's not about being a genius, TDP is to do with the heat produced by cards, TDP isn't the amount of wattage the card is actually using. Maybe try reading up on TDP and then I would get a better PSU if I were you. Try changing your PSU and if that still doesn't work then return your GPU for a new one. As long as you haven't done anything to the GPU, you cannot be refused a refund.

 

[curweed]

It's not about being a genius, TDP is to do with the heat produced by cards, TDP isn't the amount of wattage the card is actually using. Maybe try reading up on TDP and then I would get a better PSU if I were you. Try changing your PSU and if that still doesn't work then return your GPU for a new one. As long as you haven't done anything to the GPU, you cannot be refused a refund.

So replace PSU and test the GPU or just get a replacement, because I can see a little burnt mound from where the spark happened.

 

[basroil]

So replace PSU and test the GPU or just get a replacement, because I can see a little burnt mound from where the spark happened.

If there's ANY sign of damage on the card, it's time to replace it, and the PSU too. Don't risk your other components testing the GPU