Is My PowerColor TurboDuo R9 290 Fried?

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I was trying to overclock by raising the voltage a bit, but my computer shut down after playing a game for a bit. I left it alone for a little, then I tried to turn it on but the fans would spin for like half a second then immediately shut down every time I tried. This problem stopped when I removed the graphics card. I left the card alone for about an hour then tried putting it in another computer but I had the same issue. It looks like it might need more time to discharge electricity, or is it sadly done for? This is shocking as temperatures were kept below 80c, and everything seemed okay. I even reapplied better thermal paste beforehand and temperatures were greatly improved.
 
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Much as a hate to say it not every card is like for like.

Just like a cpu when you overclock it, the amount of overclocking can differ to a point where one of the exact same cpu range and speed will overclock a vast amount where one that seems identical.

Does not achieve the same end result.
The same applies to graphics cards in respect to the Gpu used, The memory type, and the quality of Vrm fitted to each card.
At any point in the production cycle of the graphics card slightly different Gpu silicone, memory chips, and Vrm`s may be used depending on what is supplied to the manufacturer of the card.

So although the card may have the same model number and Gpu range used.
There is no guarantee, that because a card worked with a voltage...
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I don`t know why you are so surprised the card no longer works.

It is not just the temperature of the Gpu you have to watch or take care of when overclocking a graphics card.
But also the VRM`s of the graphics card it`s self.

Any overclocking you do requires more power from the voltage regulators, and if you also increase any voltages manually.
The result is you can cause damage to the VRM`s on the card by them also overheating beyond recommended operation specifications.

As much as damaging the Gpu core of the card it`s self, or the memory fitted to the card.

Any overclocking you do or make to a graphics card beyond it`s factory specification and tolerances, should come with a level of expectation that the card can be damaged in any of the three ways stated.
And should come as no surprise to the user when it ceases to work after that.

It`s as simple as that.
Curiosity killed the cat syndrome.
Bit of a shame really because R9 290 cards are still a relatively good card, even though a few years old.

 
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I suppose I have to bite the bullet and buy a GTX 970 later. These weren't things I was aware of when I was reading several overclocking guides. Also, HardOCP did a review on this card and used the same voltage as I did. I'm curious as to how that could fry my card.
 
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Much as a hate to say it not every card is like for like.

Just like a cpu when you overclock it, the amount of overclocking can differ to a point where one of the exact same cpu range and speed will overclock a vast amount where one that seems identical.

Does not achieve the same end result.
The same applies to graphics cards in respect to the Gpu used, The memory type, and the quality of Vrm fitted to each card.
At any point in the production cycle of the graphics card slightly different Gpu silicone, memory chips, and Vrm`s may be used depending on what is supplied to the manufacturer of the card.

So although the card may have the same model number and Gpu range used.
There is no guarantee, that because a card worked with a voltage change. the result of doing it to another card may damage it.
 
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I was happy to find out my video card manufacturer approved my RMA and shipped out a replacement today. I'm scared to raise any voltages now, but thanks for helping me understand.
 
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