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Pink screen no display

15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/pink-screen-no-display.210731/

bubusam13
bubusam13 Original post #1
Dec 9, 2021 at 8:16 PM
Hi, my PC was running normally, then all of sudden I got Pink Screen. And after restart there was no display. This was my first experience, hence Googled it and found it may be some issue with Graphics Card overheating. I cleaned my card with Iso-Propyl alcohol and put a new layer of thermal paste. But still no display. Can anyone throw some light on it ? Is the graphics card faulty.
If yes can it be repaired as the current prices of GC are too high?
TheSloth
Dec 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM
Is it possible for you to check with some other monitor and other cable or port?
bubusam13
Dec 9, 2021 at 11:43 PM
I did that. My monitor is working file when connected to my laptop. I tried with two HDMI cables in two different ports.
TheSloth
Dec 14, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Then it looks like GPU issue. So you are not even able to get to BIOS screen? If yes, then the GPU is gone. If no, then this could be a driver issue and you can go to Safe mode to remove the old driver completely and install new driver.
bubusam13
Dec 14, 2021 at 3:06 PM
No BIOS screes as well. Seems my GPU is dead. GPU prices are insane right now. Dont know which one to get.
TheSloth
Dec 14, 2021 at 3:19 PM
if you just need to get display then go with whatever cheapest GPU available and make do with it for at least 1 year. Prices are not coming down sooner for sure.
But if you need card for some heavy work, then you need to max out your budget, even then I am not sure how good it would be for you.
bubusam13
Dec 14, 2021 at 6:05 PM
I am thinking of getting a 5700G with B450 mobo, But will it be a good choice.
TheSloth
Dec 14, 2021 at 6:54 PM
That would be a good option. But what is the use case? Normal usage, office work like several spreadsheets with multiple tabs in browser or gaming?

@whitestar_999 @Nerevarine @omega44-xt @SaiyanGoku is it worth repairing a GPU from local market??
bubusam13
Dec 14, 2021 at 8:04 PM
Casual Video edits, Lightroom, casual gaming, watching movies
Nerevarine
Dec 14, 2021 at 8:58 PM
I dont think GPUs can be repaired but definitely try, and update here if possible.
A good technician can definitely replace capacitors and smd material. 99 % of all GPU failures are because of caps or some easily replaceable component.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #12
Dec 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Hi Everyone, thanks for your suggestions. I realized, if the repair does not work, even GTX1650 will bottleneck my very old CPU, FX6300.

So I ordered Ryzen 5700G, B450 mini-itx, and 32GB 3600MHz RAM.
topgear
topgear #13
Dec 20, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Hi Everyone, thanks for your suggestions. I realized, if the repair does not work, even GTX1650 will bottleneck my very old CPU, FX6300.

So I ordered Ryzen 5700G, B450 mini-itx, and 32GB 3600MHz RAM.

check the motherboard import date .. you may need a bios update ( some shops do this free of cost ) or else get a B550 motherboard.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #14
Dec 20, 2021 at 2:48 PM
check the motherboard import date .. you may need a bios update ( some shops do this free of cost ) or else get a B550 motherboard.
Thanks. The date is Aug 2020. The seller to updated the BIOS before shipping.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #15
Dec 20, 2021 at 8:57 PM
GPU(s) can be repaired but it depends upon the component failure. And its not suggested as the technician will give max 1 or 3 months warranty on the repair. I had a GTX960 laptop imported from US long time back and the GPU was dead after one year, referred it to 3~4 different technicians. But they couldn't repair it as the GPU was integrated with the same PCB of the motherboard :( Henceforth decided not buy laptops with integrated GPU. Been using my Azom laptop from last 4 yrs and still going strong :)