Video Card dead ?

[Ownero]

Hi everyone.

I have an issue with my PC since yesterday. It suddenly shut down and since then i wasn't able to power it back up. Did a number of tests, and my current conclusion is the video card died, but i might be wrong.

PC won't power up with the "faulty" video card plugged/connected to the 8+6pins: it gives like half of second of "life" and shuts down.
PC works fine with the integrated video.
PC works fine with a different video card.
PC starts with the "faulty" video card plugged but not connected to the 8+6pins. (video card fans are spinning)
Tried a different PSU with the "faulty" video card plugged/connected to the 8+6pins, no response.

Worth mentioning, it happened before, about 1month ago...after messing a bit with the cables inside, it came back to normal and worked fine until yesterday.
Unfortunately I am not able to try the video card in another system.

Are there any other tests I should do ? Is it safe to assume the video card is broken and send it for warranty/service ?


Specs:

MOBO: Asus Maximux Ranger
CPU: i5 4690k
Video: MSI GTX 970
RAM: 2 x 4GB HyperX Beast
PSU: Seasonic 650W

Thanks a lot.

[Soisoisoi]

Can you try the "broken" GPU in another PC, see if that works to confirm it?

[Ownero]

Tried it in another system, unfortunately same results....it wouldn't power up at all.

I guess it's safe to assume now the card is broken....at least it's still under warranty.