Computer only starting with integrated GPU

[Venno]

Hi, Venno here.

 

A few months back i've had some problems with my Computer that makes it so i can't use my GPU anymore,

And only am able to use my motherboard's integrated GPU.

 

Back when i was still capable of using my GPU (Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 280 ~ Windforce)

All out of the sudden my PC made the sound of something disconnecting while my screen went black, And when i restarted my PC my screen stayed black.

I've searched the internet for any kind of solution on fixing this but it's quite difficult without knowing what's going on.

My brother had said my graphics card was broken, It's quite old and has been running for a long time.

But i'm unsure of it since my GPU still boots up but just won't display anything on my monitor.

 

I've tried 2 monitors, 2 New HDMI cables and DVI.
As well as trying a new Hard Drive and RAM.

 

The AMD Software was up to date too so the GPU should've been fine.

 

Thank you for your time, Hope someone can help.

[Guest]

If it does not display anything, it's most probably broken, as the basic function of a video card is to display stuff. You could try a different monitor or a TV, but I doubt it will help. 

[Skaytacium]

I have a macbook pro and i pretty much destroyed my GPU due to overheating or something. I forced it to use the iGPU specifically and after a few weeks it was fine and started using the original GPU again. Right now i am typing this with my overclocked GPU.

 

I say use an external monitor connected to the GPU. Check if your main monitor's cable is connected to the GPU's output and not the motherboard's output.

[Venno]

Just now, Konrad_K said:

If it does not display anything, it's most probably broken, as the basic function of a video card is to display stuff. You could try a different monitor or a TV, but I doubt it will help. 

Thanks for the info, Guess it's time to collect some coins with the piggy jar. (Saving up)

[Venno]

2 minutes ago, Skaytacium said:

I have a macbook pro and i pretty much destroyed my GPU due to overheating or something. I forced it to use the iGPU specifically and after a few weeks it was fine and started using the original GPU again. Right now i am typing this with my overclocked GPU.

 

I say use an external monitor connected to the GPU. Check if your main monitor's cable is connected to the GPU's output and not the motherboard's output.

I've properly connected the cables and double checked if they were, And it's quite weird that my GPU would overheat since my Big tower case has 7 cooling fans which are active at all times.
And in the summer they're on max speed too to keep everything within my PC cool.

Thanks for the info though!