GTX 980 ti Crashing My Computer?

[Lester_5]

I just recently bought a GTX 980 ti for current setup. I installed the card and started my computer like normal. On the initial launch, I noticed small blue hashes/lines going through my screen. I figured it was because of not having the proper drivers. Lone behold, I tried installing the new/updated drivers for my 980 (coming from a 770). When I was halfway through the installation of the new drivers, my computer black screened and gave me the WATCHDOG BSOD. I said screw it and completely reinstalled Windows 10. Set up Windows 10, and I am still have the same issue. Midway through the installation, it black screens and does not work. I have tried using six different versions of the driver from GeForces website, and only one worked. When that one was finished installing, it restarted my computer, and once rebooted, said my GPU was not functioning properly. All in all, is this my GPU that is most likely bad or am I doing something wrong here? Any help is greatly appreciated. (I have tried installing in safe mode and have also disabled Windows Defender as that has caused issues)

Setup:

CPU : Intel i7 6700k
GPU : GTX 980 ti Windforce
Ram : Ripjaws 16gb (8x2)
PSU : Corsair 750m
HDD : Seagate 1TB
SSD : SamsungEvo 250gb
Coolant : Corsair H100i modified w/ XSPC Raystorm Pro & Swiftech 655
Monitor : ASUS ROG Swift, ASUS MG, & ViewSonic something or rather

 

[WyomingKnott]

Simple test - try with a different card or, if the motherboard has it, integrated graphics. If it works, it's the card.

Stupid question: Did you attach the two 8-pin external power connectors to the card? Otherwise, the card will be under-powered and, at best, will prevent your system from booting.

 

[Predict12]

any fix i have the exact same problem....

 

[USAFRet]

any fix i have the exact same problem....

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