Graphics card sparked. Not sure if my fault or manufacturer.

[Ryan Lechner]

I just installed my new GTX 970 GPU to my motherboard, making sure that all contacts were plugged in. Followed instructions on manual and got to the all connected point. Power was plugged in, and I was ready to plug computer power chord back in to the PSU. Did that and started the computer, with the DVI-D cable plugged into the GPU. The computer started and after around 15 to 20 seconds, it shut down. Tried to turn back on and wouldn't. Unplugged everything, let sit for a minute and plugged it all in for another trial. Same result. On the fourth go, after crossing fingers, hoping to God that it's work, I tried again. This time, however, the conputer started, ran for a good minute and a half, then the GPU sparked. I quickly blew it out whilst unplugging PSU and turning off power switch. Is it my fault? Will the GPU still work? After reading slightly similar posts, my first thought is to try for a RMA, but I want to know what went wrong first. Without the GPU, the rest of the computer works fine. Also, according to others, reattaching and running the GPU might cause the rest to spark, too. I'll attach pictures to try to help along.

GPU- EVGA GeForce GTX 970
CPU has an integrated graphics card. Would that make a difference with drivers?
Integrated graphics is Intel HD Graphics 4000.
PSU supplies 460 watts.

Anyways, kind of a newbie at computer stuff, so any kind of advice would be helpful. In reading the manual, it says 400W for a 960 and 500W for a 980. I could not find the 970. I think I'm either blind or have just pulled a major screw up. In despair, please help.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Well, I mean, it works perfectly fine with the card out.

 

[Ryan Lechner]

So what's the wattage that a motherboard and keyboard and mouse would take? Just curious.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Like 20W combined.