So I was playing my games as I usually do. Then everything went black. I checked everything in my pc but It refused to boot back up after that. Just a small flash and spin from my fans then off again. I tried literally everything and the only thing that works is if I take the graphics card out. Idk what could’ve happened I’ve had my pc for 3 years now and my graphics card just dies like that??!!? I put my card into another pc but it just dose the exact same thing, but when taking it out again I have to reset my bios on my mother board for it to even boot up. It looks like there’s a tinny bit of corrosion on one screw. But it’s literally only on 1 far back left screw, i checked everywhere in my pc but that’s the only sign of rust or anything. Nor was there any sign of spills or anything. Plus the screw that is corroded dosnt even line up with the vent holes at the top. Idk what could’ve happened I’m so stumped. 

My specs:
I5 6500
8gb ddr 4
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW gaming
1tb
120ssd
Evga 700

But like what could’ve happened. 3 years for it to just die like that?? Do u think an RMA would help?

 
I would test another video card in it.

I don’t have an extra to test rn. I guess I’m just going to end up buying a new one for the test

Menialspy4
Then everything went black. I checked everything in my pc but It refused to boot back up after that. Just a small flash and spin from my fans then off again. I tried literally everything and the only thing that works is if I take the graphics card out. Idk what could’ve happened I’ve had my pc for 3 years now and my graphics card just dies like that??!!?

It sounds like OCP (Over Current Protection) is kicking in.  The video card is dead.  The VRM Power Stages/MOSFETs tend to burn out (especially on the 900 series cards), which causes to card to essentially overload the power supply.  It dies, just like that.

From my experience if your card is within warranty they will cover it. Best customer service in the business.  

Do you have any pictures?

I’m trying but it gets to 66% and just gets stuck loading

try resizing the picture smaller.

tattude69
try resizing the picture smaller.

You can give it a try as well
https://forums.evga.com/Instructions-inserting-Pictures-m2932822.aspx#2932853

I got imgur to work I’m also only on my phone for the time being before I get a new card. I have a friends computer I can borrow if need be.
I got it to send the link is below

https://imgur.com/gallery/tB4wFsa

https://imgur.com/gallery/tB4wFsa or https://imgur.com/0QwBrRV will work after you are allowed to Post Links to link to the Images
But not to post them or embed in a Forum Post.
 
https://imgur.com/gallery/tB4wFsa -v- https://i.imgur.com/0QwBrRV.jpg
 -v- "The Image Below"

 
You need to remove the Plastic Cover (The Thin Film) from the Shroud and from the Fans. 

Operating your card in a humid environment? Yeah, they can void your warranty for that. Corrosion isn't covered by the warranty.

If one screw is corroded, there is more corrosion elsewhere. Your images are just too low-quality and blurry to see.

For instance, what's this?



More corrosion?

Menialspy4
I’m sorry I’m confused? It might be the glare. I don’t have any like thin plastic protection around the fans or anything. Unless you mean the black plastic cover

Plastic film which should be removed is circled in blue.  Evidence that the film is still there is circled in red.
 

 
I can't tell if the fan hubs still have the film installed.  It kind of looks like it is still there, but I am not certain.