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NVIDIA 2080 Longevity Question

Oyubaat

Oyubaat

Oyubaat

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Hi Community,

I have a thread posted in the Motherboard section with the background on this issue. But I wanted to throw up a topic here as this question concerns my graphics card alone.

Following the sending in of my tower for repair, the repairman has diagnosed an issue with the display ports on the MOBO. Said issue appears to be affecting the connection with my GPU and somehow the rest of my computer.

I'll level with you guys. I really cannot afford a new GPU (mine is still within warranty with NVIDIA) and someone has pointed out that the current climate is poor for buying/replacing GPUS. I have asked him to make sure that the GPU is not faulty and he has said that it is not, but that he cannot guarantee that any part will not fail within a 3 month period.

My question is. If my GPU were failing or not long about to die, would there be some telltale signs that I should look out for that indicate I need a change? Are GPUS like the 2080 generally sturdy or unpredictable?

Thanks!
 
Oyubaat said:
Apologies! I should clarify, the technician is from a PC repair/workshop that I have sent my desktop in to be repaired.
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Just looking at your other threads
Following on from this thread, I have sent my pc in for a repair and have been talking it over with some members in that thread. I thought it was going to be a PSU/GPU issue but it turns out that it is just the display ports on the MOBO that are not working. The repairman has suggested removing the bios battery as a workaround or using my HDMI port. I still cannot connect the dots in that I have no idea why that issue would let power flow to my MOBO only and nowhere else, preventing start up (see original thread)
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Why would the display ports on the motherboard cause the Ram and GPU to not work? And how would the bios battery being removed solve anything??? You are using the output ports on your dedicated GPU and not the mobo ports right?
This repairman sounds awful.

Can you explain the issues with your PC, and what steps have been taken thus far to try and resolve the issue?
Also any beeps from the mobo speaker when it fails to boot?
Also where are you based
 
Displayports on the mobo wouldnt cause GPU issues IMO. Unless the system is shorting, failing. The port would likely, simply just not work.

As you plug into the GPU anyway this likely shouldnt be an issue.

GPU's IMO last a fair while so worry is not something you should be concerned about just ensure its well looked after. Regularly cleaned and replace thermal paste when required. You could also undervolt slightly which will give you very similar performance (within a few %) or even the same as stock, sometimes above as they rarely need stock voltage. Just puts less stress on the card.
 
Squidward.

I want to say that he is awful, considering that I have had to return this desktop after sending it in for repairs the first time. But I have no clue when it comes to computers and I'm panicking because I am in an awkward situation shacked up with my girlfriend in lockdown in Bristol.

The symptoms are thus so far. Both before and after the fitting of my current parts into a new PC case, the start button would not have any light or boot up the PC. There would be lights emitting from my MOBO but not my GPU or my RAM sticks. Occasionally, when poking around, I would jog the tower and that would bring my tower to life with everything appearing fine on the interior. Just no connection to my keyboard or monitor would follow thereafter.

I would love to do this on my own. But I get so nervous about this stuff and I don't have a whole lot of time or much of a budget to explore and diagnose the issue myself. It's why I am painfully insisting that the repairman make sure a 100% that every part is good to go, despite the fact I feel rude doing so.
 
tyler_jrb said:
Displayports on the mobo wouldnt cause GPU issues IMO. Unless the system is shorting, failing. The port would likely, simply just not work.

As you plug into the GPU anyway this likely shouldnt be an issue.

GPU's IMO last a fair while so worry is not something you should be concerned about just ensure its well looked after. Regularly cleaned and replace thermal paste when required. You could also undervolt slightly which will give you very similar performance (within a few %) or even the same as stock, sometimes above as they rarely need stock voltage. Just puts less stress on the card.
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I'm thinking I could have maybe damaged something when trying to clean the interior with those air cans folks use to clean their PCS? But I made sure to consult a guide first, a video later so I don't think I was particularly reckless. My only thought so far is that I could have nixed a cable or a wire and that could have caused an issue.

I can see some thermal paste stains on the side, just on the exterior. I think this was from when I fitted the GPU, but nothing edging into the GPU itself. Otherwise I keep that bad boy clean! Lord knows the price tag and passion demands it!
 
This all makes no sense..

Symptoms you describe would not suggest gpu about to fail.

Sounds like a loose connection or short

I assume the repaire guy offers a warranty on the repair assuming it's not too expensive just get it fixed?

Why decide the gpu is about to fail?
 
edscdk said:
Why decide the gpu is about to fail?
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So he can offer to change it, stick an inferior card in and convince the customer that it’s dead and they might as well leave it with them to dispose of. Profit!

Seen it on one of those BBC cowboy tradesman programmes.
 
is there anyone in bristol you know with a pc test the card in their setup

how old is the motherboard? I have had several with components failing at 4-5 years old
 
I think you need to find a different repair man. Certainly, what he is saying does not make much sense.

I would first remove the graphics card, use the internal graphics, and see if you get the same problem. If you do then it is not the graphics card causing the problem.
 
Some GPUs pack up really Quick some lasts a decade.
U never know.
The repair Man sounds doggy, if u want personal advice and free or charge open private chat with me. I hook u up to my Discord and well take it from there.
 
Quite frankly the repair guy is talking bollards.

So remove GPU, disconnect any drives you have plugged in. Check your case leads from your power switch and power LED are plugged into the motherboard the correct way. (they have an arrow on them to indicate which pin is + so you need to make sure you line this pin up with the + connector on the board)
Make sure your motherboard is screwed into your case correctly and that all your stand offs are in the right place, ie a stand off matches a screw hole. Dont have any standoffs touching the motherboard where there is no screw hole.
Check your 24 pin ATX Cable is plugged in properly and that your 8pin CPU cable is plugged in properly. Then check any USB cables you might have plugged into the board are okay. Check your RAM is also securely plugged in.

Once this has been done with no GPU installed connect your motherboard HDMI/VGA/DVI port to your monitor and fire up the PC. You should see the BIOS screen and then with no drives plugged in should tell you something about missing OS.

So far so good.

Plug your drives back in with the PC off, then let it boot up it should boot to Windows. Everything should be fine.

Turn it all off, put your graphics card in PCIE slot 1 and plug your monitor into the graphics card. Plug your PCIE cables into your graphics card. Fire up the PC and let it boot to windows is everything working ?


update - okay I have read your previous threads and there is a lot of confusing information so will alter my response above to suite.
 
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The OP has taking the PC to a shop where you pay them to test/diagnose these problems and he thinks it might be the GPU or motherboard.

Take it elsewhere as clearly he cant do the job properly.

Edit: Take some of the advice here as they helping out.
 
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