graphics card screen went fuzzy and fans went on 100% for a few seconds and now won't reboot

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Aseem Thakur

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Sorry for cross posting but I really needed help
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BHg2P6
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CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 730W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $584.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Was running PC on for 3-4 days straight and restarted it 2 times. Everything was normal. I tried playing metal gear solid 5 and the drivers crashed (fuzzy screen). Exited out of program not a big deal and restarted the game. Next day tried playing gta v same problem and it happens a few times. Launch it once again but this time it just had a fuzzy screen and gpu went to 100 fans and tuned off for a few seconds. But my monitor keeps on blinking. The fans probably went on 100 cause my fan curve on ms I afterburner

List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.
tested pus with paper clip method working fine
Tried turning on PC without gpu but no led blinking or seeing the fans spins
thanks
 
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bailojustin
Okay well it seems your card runs very hot, this is normal for the r9 290, especially with xfx cooling can get up to 100C plus.
Representatives from xfx for the particular card stated that the GPU will thermal throttle once it gets to hot, and this sounds like what has happened.

This will void the warranty on your card if you have one, if not then it just may fix your issue.
Remove the XFX heatsink piece by piece until you find the gpu, check the thermal paste if its dried and cracked. if not still replace the thermal paste with a much more preferred brand.

The heat from the card actually is the VRMs as they get explosively hot, make sure your heatsink is connected and if there are thermal pads connecting the heatsink to the VRM...
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Aseem Thakur

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I can't since my PC won't even turn on
 
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drkatz42

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Try clearing the CMOS first
 
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Aseem Thakur

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Tried it. Turns on motherboard lights up and fans apstart but not for a few seconds
 
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Okay well it seems your card runs very hot, this is normal for the r9 290, especially with xfx cooling can get up to 100C plus.
Representatives from xfx for the particular card stated that the GPU will thermal throttle once it gets to hot, and this sounds like what has happened.

This will void the warranty on your card if you have one, if not then it just may fix your issue.
Remove the XFX heatsink piece by piece until you find the gpu, check the thermal paste if its dried and cracked. if not still replace the thermal paste with a much more preferred brand.

The heat from the card actually is the VRMs as they get explosively hot, make sure your heatsink is connected and if there are thermal pads connecting the heatsink to the VRM double check the compression on them. The compression is to see if its connecting them to the heatsink very well as with the XFX cards this is an issue at times.

This is not the exact card just an example of what to look for
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If the pads show decompression it means you have a good and tight contact, if they don't then your VRM's are overheating causing GPU throttle leading to it not even turning on.
I am almost 100% sure its your VRMS overheating

After removing the heatsinked and looking at the pads, I would replace them with Thermal Pads which will work especially well with your card specifically.

This is your card and the sizes for replacement thermal pads if you desire
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For more information relating to the cooling of the r9 290s VRMs as it is a big issue, take a look Here, this is not only for the waterblock but also shows a brief overview of the card, cleaning the VRMs and GPU, aswell as the importance of the thermal pad compression when it comes to cooling.

Hopefully this helps you with your card.

 
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