Question Is my GPU dying?

[TYTSoldier]

I have a GTX 1080ti connected to an hdmi 2.1 port on a TV and my desktop is set for 4k60hz. In recent months, the screen has been going black sometimes for a second or two at a time during desktop PC gaming. It shows as error 41 and I noticed that power usage in game (it's a compilation of retro games) would spike to 62W during the time the screen turned black and then go back down once the game screen reappeared. GPU and CPU temps appeared normal. I've tried doing a clean install of the GPU drivers, swapped to other premium certified hdmi cables, and still the same problem. It seems to be happening more frequently and it occurs on various games. Is this likely a GPU that is near the end of its lifespan or could it be something else such as the PSU?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Could be either one, or them motherboard, or something else OR even the TV.

What is the exact model of the power supply you are using and how long has it been in service?

What are the rest of the full hardware specifications including motherboard model, CPU model, memory configuration, CPU cooler, case, case cooling configuration, etc.? What OS version? What is the currently installed motherboard BIOS version?

Have you TRIED the graphics card with a different TV or monitor to see if the problem is repeated when connected to a different display?

 

[TYTSoldier]

PSU:Corsair RMX 650x Gold CP-9020091-NA used for almost 7 years.
TV QN90b
CPU i7 6700k w Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo 120mm PWM fan
Corsair Carbide Series Black 500R Mid Tower Computer Case (default fans- Front: (x2) 120mm. Rear: (x1) 120mm. Side: (x1) 200mm
2TB micron Sata SSD and WD HDD
Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 3200Mhz DDR4 16GBx2 dual channel
Win 10 Home
GA-Z170X-Gaming-3-rev-10
All with latest bios.
I've tried it with a different TV and same issue, unfortunately.

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[Darkbreeze]

7 year old RMx is a VERY good candidate for replacement. Especially since the RMx from 7 years ago did not have the same warranty OR life expectancy as an RMx from the last few years, but at 7 years old yours is likely right on the cusp of when Corsair made that change so you might have either a 7 or 10 year warranty model.

Do you own or have access to a volt meter you can use for testing the PSU?

With a Skylake system, which now would be about 8 years old, at first guess I'd say your motherboard would be the MOST likely culprit for an age related failure right now. But your graphics card could certainly be the guilty party. So, the PSU can be tested if you have, can get or have access to a volt meter, whether digital or analog, and I can provide you with instructions on the correct way to do that, but the motherboard and graphics card are pretty much process of elimination for the average person since there are few ways to actually test those for intermittent failures.

If you know somebody with another known good graphics card that might let you borrow it for testing, that might help to eliminate or convict the graphics card. You could also remove the graphics card and run off only the integrated graphics from the CPU however if the problem ONLY happens during heavy gaming, then that might not tell you much.

Motherboard is pretty much an "it's all that's left" type situation, after everything else has basically been eliminated.

Does this ONLY happen, EVER, while gaming, or have you had it happen at all when doing something other than gaming? Have you had this graphics card since it was new or did you buy it used at some point? How long have you had it and has it been working fine previously until just recently or has it always had the problem you are experiencing now since you installed it?

 

[--SID--]

7 year old RMx is a VERY good candidate for replacement. Especially since the RMx from 7 years ago did not have the same warranty OR life expectancy as an RMx from the last few years, but at 7 years old yours is likely right on the cusp of when Corsair made that change so you might have either a 7 or 10 year warranty model.

All RMx have a 10 year warranty https://www.corsair.com/ww/pl/compa...elect-psu-warranties-from-7-years-to-10-years

 

[Darkbreeze]

All RMx have a 10 year warranty https://www.corsair.com/ww/pl/compa...elect-psu-warranties-from-7-years-to-10-years

No, they don't. They SPECIFICALLY CHANGED from a 7 to a 10 year warranty around 2016.

Which, I specifically stated already.

Corsair again proves it'll do anything to compete aggressively. A while ago, it increased the warranty on its high-end models from seven years to ten, matching EVGA's best effort.

Corsair RM650x PSU Review

Another Corsair PSU is in the lab, commanding our attention. We already reviewed the RM750x and RM550x, so we couldn't leave out the RM650x. It promises the same high performance as its siblings, along with super quiet operation.

www.tomshardware.com

Pretty damn sure Aris knows what he's talking about, and I know for a FACT that Jon Gerow specifically told me a few years ago that the RMx lineup had been upgraded from a 7 to a 10 year warranty because of EVGA putting a 10 year warranty on half their units.

In fact, the EXACT link you posted ALSO specifically says the RMx warranty was EXTENDED by three years. And since we are talking about a PSU from around 2016, it's completely relevant to THIS specific conversation.

 

[TYTSoldier]

7 year old RMx is a VERY good candidate for replacement. Especially since the RMx from 7 years ago did not have the same warranty OR life expectancy as an RMx from the last few years, but at 7 years old yours is likely right on the cusp of when Corsair made that change so you might have either a 7 or 10 year warranty model.

Do you own or have access to a volt meter you can use for testing the PSU?

With a Skylake system, which now would be about 8 years old, at first guess I'd say your motherboard would be the MOST likely culprit for an age related failure right now. But your graphics card could certainly be the guilty party. So, the PSU can be tested if you have, can get or have access to a volt meter, whether digital or analog, and I can provide you with instructions on the correct way to do that, but the motherboard and graphics card are pretty much process of elimination for the average person since there are few ways to actually test those for intermittent failures.

If you know somebody with another known good graphics card that might let you borrow it for testing, that might help to eliminate or convict the graphics card. You could also remove the graphics card and run off only the integrated graphics from the CPU however if the problem ONLY happens during heavy gaming, then that might not tell you much.

Motherboard is pretty much an "it's all that's left" type situation, after everything else has basically been eliminated.

Does this ONLY happen, EVER, while gaming, or have you had it happen at all when doing something other than gaming? Have you had this graphics card since it was new or did you buy it used at some point? How long have you had it and has it been working fine previously until just recently or has it always had the problem you are experiencing now since you installed it?

I don't have a volt meter, unfortunately.

The GPU was purchased new, Sept 2016. I don't have a spare or one I can borrow. It was working fine until maybe 6 or 7 months ago, although it hadn't been used much for gaming two years prior to then.

It has only happened during gaming. Hasn't occurred during web browsing, watching Youtube videos, etc.

Thank you for the detailed answer. I was planning on waiting until late 2024 for a new build if it could last, but maybe I'll consider getting a new power supply in the meantime or something.