Ok, so I've built a handful of rigs over the past 22 years for personal use, all gaming rigs, never fried anything.
EVGA GTX 1070 8GB OC
Tossed my robe onto my computer chair and heard a little zap, figured it was nothing to worry about and walked away. Come back a couple hours later and no video. Tried the other outputs and PCIE slot, nothing. Dug out a DVI cable and tried onboard video and it fired right up, everything seems to be working just fine. Is my GPU for sure shot? Why would a zap to the exterior of my case cause only my GPU to die? The ground at my power outlet tests good.
Going forward is there anyway I can directly ground the case myself? I want to ground the hell out of it and not have to worry about this, as I don't game much right now (kids) I may not even bother buying a new GPU especially if they can fry from a friggin robe touching the case.
Kind of off topic, but WHAT THE F is going on with GPUs over the past 4 years? How is my card still remotely decent and not only that, but worth more than what I paid? Mind boggling, I thought I was losing my mind trying to find a replacement!
[EDIT] altered post incase GPU manufacturer monitors these forums.
EVGA GTX 1070 8GB OC
Tossed my robe onto my computer chair and heard a little zap, figured it was nothing to worry about and walked away. Come back a couple hours later and no video. Tried the other outputs and PCIE slot, nothing. Dug out a DVI cable and tried onboard video and it fired right up, everything seems to be working just fine. Is my GPU for sure shot? Why would a zap to the exterior of my case cause only my GPU to die? The ground at my power outlet tests good.
Going forward is there anyway I can directly ground the case myself? I want to ground the hell out of it and not have to worry about this, as I don't game much right now (kids) I may not even bother buying a new GPU especially if they can fry from a friggin robe touching the case.
Kind of off topic, but WHAT THE F is going on with GPUs over the past 4 years? How is my card still remotely decent and not only that, but worth more than what I paid? Mind boggling, I thought I was losing my mind trying to find a replacement!
[EDIT] altered post incase GPU manufacturer monitors these forums.
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