"From Bricked to Blinking: Reviving a Dead GPU on a Budget"

[AndrewVit1]

Hey guys, been tinkering with an old GPU for a side project and I had it on the brink of death. I mean, it was completely bricked, but some digging online and a bit of experimentation got it back to life (well, mostly). Now I'm looking for the cheapest, most efficient way to revive it, so share your experiences and tips!"

 

[Zhanat]

"Lol just had this happen to me with an old GTX 1060 and I managed to bring it back to life by clearing the CMOS on the motherboard. Was a simple fix but now it's screaming along at 60Hz like new. Anyone have experience with this method?"

 

[dsnv]

"Dude, I totally bricked my EVGA 1060 6GB back in the day trying to OC it to the moon. Luckily, I had a friend who was a PC genius and managed to revive it, but I've heard that using a GPU recovery tool like Afterburner can also help in cases like that. Has anyone else tried any other methods?"

 

[olena_malaya]

"Yo, I'm no pro but I've had some luck with the 'power cycle trick' on a few dead GPUs. Try unplugging the card, holding the power button for 30 seconds, and then plugging it back in. It's worth a shot, right?"

 

[Natali68]

"Lol just wondering, would a fresh set of thermal pads and some TLC on the old card be worth a shot? I've seen some vids on YouTube where it worked for some guys, but I'm not sure about the feasibility. Anyone got a 'bricked' card to revive?"

 

[Dencot]

"Dude, I had the same issue with my 1080ti last year. Cleaning the VRM with a soft brush and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol did the trick for me. Just make sure to unplug the power cable first, don't wanna electrocute yourself"

 

[Артё]

"Yooo, I've been in that situation before with my old GTX 970. I managed to revive it by swapping the faulty VRAM capacitor with a new one, but I didn't spend a fortune on it. Cost me like $20 bucks, and it's been running like a beast ever since"

 

[Mcagent]

"Dude, I had a similar experience with my RX 580 and I was able to revive it by cleaning the VRAM with a can of compressed air. Worth a shot if you haven't tried it already! Also, anyone know if the new 3080 models are compatible with older mobos?"

 

[anto3d]

"Lol @ OP's thread title, that's a solid pun! I've had my fair share of bricked GPUs, but I just recently used a $3 bios flasher to bring a dead GTX 670 back to life. anyone else have any success stories like this?"