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I was in the middle of a dungeon on ffxiv, I usually get around 130fps on max while playing it but it runs kind of hot. the pc randomly shut off and when I turned it back on I saw a spark from on top of the msi 780.

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It looks like a capacitor blew.

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I was in the middle of a dungeon on ffxiv, I usually get around 130fps on max while playing it but it runs kind of hot. the pc randomly shut off and when I turned it back on I saw a spark from on top of the msi 780.

 

Hmm that's unfortunate if you can find out what ceramic capacitor that is and the rating on it you could try replacing it, hopefully that was the only thing.

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I think your problem is that C527 is vaporized and C526 is more burnt than not. If you have a lot of practice soldering and can find the right components to replace them you may be able to attempt a repair, otherwise check to see if you are still under warranty coverage and attempt to get a replacement.

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If you have warranty on it, use it, if not, try replacing the faulty parts.

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The PC still runs and it seems to play games fine. Did it really effect anything. I don't know to much about this.

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The PC still runs and it seems to play games fine. Did it really effect anything. I don't know to much about this.

Something broke. You need to take a close look and see and smell the card and around the card. If you see anything out of the ordinary then you will have to replace it.

If you can't find anything you should do a stress test to verify system stability and that your gpu will not artifact.

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Something broke. You need to take a close look and see and smell the card and around the card. If you see anything out of the ordinary then you will have to replace it.

If you can't find anything you should do a stress test to verify system stability and that your gpu will not artifact.

I just contacted MSI about it, do you think I'll still be able to play gta or ffxiv on it while I wait for a response?

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Ive had an evga 780 ssc catch fire and an evga 780ti go BANG

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I just contacted MSI about it, do you think I'll still be able to play gta or ffxiv on it while I wait for a response?

No it wonr turn back on most likely and do not run it even if it does

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No it wonr turn back on most likely and do not run it even if it does

It does turn back on, and it seems to run the single player on gta v fine right now

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