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Could a graphics card do this?
I installed a galaxy geforce 9600gt w/ 1 mg mem into my dell xps 410/ dimension 9200 desktop and it appears the heatsink has overheated. Of the 6 copper bullet like
protrusions on the top/ 4 have melted and the computer will not start-no fan-no nothing. no lights on start button-no diagnostic lights. I plan to replace this and the fan shroud assembly. could the graphics card caused this? Dell approved the card as being compatible when I spoke with sales. How do I tell if other components are fried: ie motherboard, etc?
tom
If there was widespread melting, it could've short-circuited something on the card and hurt your motherboard...or your power supply. It worries me that absolutely nothing happens when you press the power button. Sometimes power supplies clinch up when theres a problem. Unplug your power supply unit, let it sit for about an hour, then plug it back in. If there is a toggle on the back, switch it too (make sure you switch it BACK!).
Otherwise, i would start troubleshooting.
Take the videocard out, put a cheapo working one in and see what happens. What could it hurt?
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Posted March 21st, 2010 10:00
aubtom
A video card should not cause the procesor heatsink to overheat.
Has the heatsink cooling fins, the case/processor fan and air intakes in the front panel always been keep clean of any dust buildup?
Bev.