I recently replaced the fan on my INNO3D RTX 3060 Ti GPU and repasted the thermal compound with Arctic MX-6. Initially, the GPU seemed to work fine, but I encountered audio issues that required constantly replugging my headset and mic. Then, I got a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a DMA Driver Verifier error, and now the GPU doesn't give any signal even though the RGB lighting and fans are functioning. My setup includes an i5-13600k CPU, 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z Neo RAM, and an MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 motherboard. After trying to reboot, the GPU briefly lit up before shutting down. Any advice?
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To start troubleshooting, you should look for crash dump files. If you can boot into Windows normally or through Safe Mode, check C:WindowsMinidump for those files. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Having multiple dump files can help diagnose the BSOD better. You can also change your dump settings to create Small Memory Dumps for future issues.
Have you tried using the onboard video? You might need to clear the CMOS after removing the GPU to re-enable the integrated graphics. It's easy to accidentally make a mistake when disassembling and reassembling a GPU, and it can lead to damage.
Make sure to retrace your steps from when you replaced the fan and repasted the GPU. Check that everything is seated correctly and connected. It's possible that your paste job or a loose connection might have caused the issue.
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