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Tom_178

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Specs:i5-4460
r9 290 with arctic accelero xtreme iii cooler
8gb of ram
gigabyte h81m-h
seagate 520w psu

I recently got an arctic accelero extreme iii for my reference r9 290. I was using it fora a couple hours when my computer just crashed randomly. I then tried to boot up my computer and everything seemed to get power, but things plugged into my USB ports and my monitor had no signal. I then removed my GPU and used an HDMI cord from my mobo and into my monitor and everything works as usual. Is my PSU failing because of my extra fans on the arctic accelero? Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Testing temps with "a game" does not satisfy the "scientific method" as:

a) Every game is different, and
b) The load in any game varies by where in the game and what you are doing.

It's kinda like testing the chain on an engine hoist by picking any random engine lying around the junkyard. Obviously picking up a VW bug engine and not having the chain break doesn't mean that you can lift the Hellcat engine or a big diesel. So you need to use a commonly used "stress test" i.e. Furmark and then compare against other users who tested the same way as the load is identical and results are repeatable. With Furmark you know that you are going to be at worse, 97-98% of any gaming load.... and that load will be constant within 1% or so...
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Th3pwn3r

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I would most definitely say it's a GPU problem. When you're booting and have the GPU hooked up does this problem happen instantly or does it take a little time for it to black screen your monitor? Have you tried reinstalling your drivers? Does the GPU show up in device manager?
 
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Tom_178

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Whenever I boot with my gpu, nothing shows up, not even the BIOS. I'll try to reinstall drivers
 
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520w should be enough for your system, as the r9 only takes 250w max, and everything else will not equal up to 520w, maybe 400w max.

I've seen this problem with tons of other GPU's what you need to do is plug in your monitor(s) to your motherboard without the GPU plugged in, you can leave it plugged in if it still shows your monitor, download the latest R9 drivers and then do a reboot and plug in your monitor(s) directly into your GPU and your problem should be fixed.
 
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JackNaylorPE

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Used the thermal paste on GPU ?

What are GPU temps / VRM temps ?

One of the problems with aftermarket coolers is that they sometimes ignore the VRMs / Memory. Here they do address the issue. When installing, did you add the heat sinks w/ thermal adhesive to ll the VRMS and memory chips ?

The fans won't even consume 1 watt of power. This is not the issue.

What was the stop error code when you crashed ?

How is the event described in Event Viewer ?
 
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Possible but if that happened the OP should have smelled something getting stinky, when caps and coils go you can usually smell it, ask me how I know. :D
 
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Tom_178

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Just tried this and I still have no signal on my monitor.
 
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Tom_178

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Just tried it and it didn't work. I installed the drivers but when I put my gpu in, still no signal
 
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Tom_178

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Before my computer crashed, I was playing for a couple of hours and my temps were really good at @65°
 
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I installed all of the heatsinks with thermal paste onto the VRM's/memory. I did put thermal paste onto the GPU and my temps were very good when I was playing games @65c
 
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Testing temps with "a game" does not satisfy the "scientific method" as:

a) Every game is different, and
b) The load in any game varies by where in the game and what you are doing.

It's kinda like testing the chain on an engine hoist by picking any random engine lying around the junkyard. Obviously picking up a VW bug engine and not having the chain break doesn't mean that you can lift the Hellcat engine or a big diesel. So you need to use a commonly used "stress test" i.e. Furmark and then compare against other users who tested the same way as the load is identical and results are repeatable. With Furmark you know that you are going to be at worse, 97-98% of any gaming load.... and that load will be constant within 1% or so thru the whole test.

At this point, only thing you can do is start swapping components out to see what changes.
 
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