GPU dead?

[maddogmcgee]

I have been using a GTX 970 with a Arctic Cooler for a few years now. Last night my computer suddenly died and long story short, it's the 970. None of my computers start when it is plugged in and powered.

Usually I would take this as a sign from god to upgrade but a quick look at graphics cards prices shows they are still insane, so I would like to do everything I can to save the card.

1. I checked the caps and they all look fine
2. I have cleaned the dust off
3. I am going to clean the thermal paste that has leaked a little

Anything else I should be doing before I put it back together?

 

[UsandThem]

I have been using a GTX 970 with a Arctic Cooler for a few years now. Last night my computer suddenly died and long story short, it's the 970. None of my computers start when it is plugged in and powered.

Usually I would take this as a sign from god to upgrade but a quick look at graphics cards prices shows they are still insane, so I would like to do everything I can to save the card.

1. I checked the caps and they all look fine
2. I have cleaned the dust off
3. I am going to clean the thermal paste that has leaked a little

Anything else I should be doing before I put it back together?

That's about all you can do. It's tough to say what died on your card. It could be the VRAM, GPU, etc.

And if you catch a good sale, most GPUs are at least back near what they sold for before the mining frenzy hit, but it also depends on what GPU you are looking at.

 

[IEC]

Few years?

Perhaps still under warranty?

 

[daveybrat]

It's probably time to start shopping for a new card. For you, i'd be looking at a GTX 1060 6GB, a GTX 1070, or a GTX 1070Ti as a replacement.

 

[maddogmcgee]

Thanks for the replies. I will give it a go now just in case.

In regards to warranty, I am fairly sure its finished already, plus I don't know if I even kept the stock fan...

I was hoping to wait for a mining crash before getting a new card , the 1070 looks like the cheapest option that will still be a noticeable upgrade and its about 600-800 AUD at the moment.

The 7970 I put in does alright for a 6 year old card....but it will be painful if I try to play something that is not a Paradox game.