Hi Experts
My Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC GPU's memory temp was crossing 105C consistently so I decided to replace stock thermal pads with GELID ULTIMATE 2mm. While replacing the pads I damaged the board near the bottom screw. That's the only screw that is directly on the board. Attached pics.
I replaced the pads, connected the fan cable (?!?) and put the GPU back in my system. Now when I turn on the PC, the GPU's LED and fans turn on, but there is no signal to the monitor or my LG TV. I tried display port and HDMI, and neither seem to generate a signal.
I tried this card in a different PC and same behavior!
But when I turn on the system via mobo display port, and check GPUZ and HWiINFO, it seems to detect the GPU and show all stats. Idle memory temps have improved by at least 10C - earlier it used be 60C, now 50C. The card itself seems to be working, but is just not outputting signal!
Does anyone have any suggestions? Do you guys think the damage to the board caused this problem? I'm pretty sure I have voided the warranty by damaging the board. So sending the card to gigabyte is my last option.
My Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC GPU's memory temp was crossing 105C consistently so I decided to replace stock thermal pads with GELID ULTIMATE 2mm. While replacing the pads I damaged the board near the bottom screw. That's the only screw that is directly on the board. Attached pics.
I replaced the pads, connected the fan cable (?!?) and put the GPU back in my system. Now when I turn on the PC, the GPU's LED and fans turn on, but there is no signal to the monitor or my LG TV. I tried display port and HDMI, and neither seem to generate a signal.
I tried this card in a different PC and same behavior!
But when I turn on the system via mobo display port, and check GPUZ and HWiINFO, it seems to detect the GPU and show all stats. Idle memory temps have improved by at least 10C - earlier it used be 60C, now 50C. The card itself seems to be working, but is just not outputting signal!
Does anyone have any suggestions? Do you guys think the damage to the board caused this problem? I'm pretty sure I have voided the warranty by damaging the board. So sending the card to gigabyte is my last option.
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