I've recently run into a problem with my graphics card. After servicing it, I noticed that when it's under load, the monitor shuts off automatically, and the fans go into overdrive at full speed. I attempted to fix it by taking the GPU apart and putting it back together, thinking it might just be a bad connection between the heatsink and the circuit board. I also tried using a different 8-pin connector and swapped out the power cable from the power supply, but sadly, nothing seems to work. Here are my specs: - Motherboard: GA-H61M-DS2 HDMI - Graphics card: RX 470 4GB - Processor: i7 2600 - Power supply: AeroCool VX Plus 750. Any insights would be appreciated! P.S. Apologies for my English; I translated it with an AI tool.
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It sounds like your GPU might be overheating, especially since the fans are ramping up like that. Have you checked the temperature under load? If it’s hitting over 85°C, that could be causing the monitor to shut off. You might want to clean the heatsink and reapply thermal paste just to be safe! Also, verify the PSU output — if it’s not providing enough wattage, it could lead to shutdown issues. Good luck!
When the monitor turns off but the GPU fans are running at full speed, it could indicate that the GPU is overheating or potentially failing. Double-check your cooling setup and make sure nothing is obstructing the airflow. If the GPU temperature is only 38°C, that's much cooler than you'd expect for that issue. Could be a power delivery problem too—maybe test with another PSU if you can.
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