Can a faulty GPU damage PSU or HDD ?

Krit · Aug 16, 2018

Hi, TechPowerUp forums!

Just a simple question can a faulty Graphics Card with a burnt PCB damage PSU and HDD ?

I have a decent Be Quiet! 80+ Gold PSU maybe it have some protections from inside components ?

Or after video card fireworks it isn't a big deal ?

eidairaman1 · Aug 16, 2018

Verbatim said:
Hi, TechPowerUp forums!

Just a simple question can a faulty Graphics Card with a burnt PCB damage PSU and HDD ?

I have a decent Be Quiet! 80+ Gold PSU maybe it have some protections from inside components ?

Or after video card fireworks it isn't a big deal ?

In the world of electronics anything is possible however if your graphics card went up in smoke I don't think your power supply would be damaged, it's very very slim chance that it has been, try your power supply you should be ok

cucker tarlson · Aug 16, 2018

It's more likely it's your psu that damaged it if you see burnt elements on your pcb.

Krit · Aug 16, 2018

eidairaman1 said:
In the world of electronics anything is possible however if your graphics card went up in smoke I don't think your power supply would be damaged, it's very very slim chance that it has been, try your power supply you should be ok

No there was no smoke or exploding sounds i think because these video card has already burned in another computer. So probably my PSU or HDD isn't hurt ?

eidairaman1 · Aug 16, 2018

Verbatim said:
No there was no smoke or exploding sounds i think because these video card has already burned in another computer. So probably my PSU or HDD isn't hurt ?

No it is not hurt

qubit · Aug 16, 2018

Both will be fine.

Krit · Aug 17, 2018

Ok, thanks for answers! Now i can connect my new future GTX 2080 or GTX 1080Ti and at the same time sleep in night without nightmares about dead PSUs or Video Cards.

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Can a faulty GPU damage PSU or HDD ?

Krit

eidairaman1

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cucker tarlson

Krit

eidairaman1

The Exiled Airman

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Krit

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