ESD damage symptoms?

[Masskiller1523]

Okay so I tried this post over on Toms Hardware but since that thread is dead and I still want a second opinion here we go, so while plugging in my replacement hard drive I accidentally touched the GPU shocking it. But I'm not here to talk about how stupid I am I'm here to ask what (if any) are the symptoms of ESD damage on a GPU. Thanks in advance.

[TheKDub]

main symptom: Death. (aka not working)

[Guest]

In some case it could be dead. But thats very rare. Just try to turn pc on and if gpu runs as usual than its ok

[givingtnt]

probably some random artifacts

[hak4fun]

Yea, if any damage occured, it probably would be sudden death. It most likely won't even turn on if any damage was done.

[Altecice]

Yep as above, if it posts and the computer works (give it a quick benchmark test for the GPU) and if everything is ok then laugh it off and take it as a life lesson. (same applies if its broken)

[Masskiller1523]

Okay sudden death good to know considering I'm on it right now I guess its okay. Thanks everyone 

[Masskiller1523]

Yep as above, if it posts and the computer works (give it a quick benchmark test for the GPU) and if everything is ok then laugh it off and take it as a life lesson. (same applies if its broken)

What benchmark test do you recommend?

[Altecice]

What benchmark test do you recommend?

 

err,  PCMark/Furmark anything that puts load on a GPU.

[Masskiller1523]

err,  PCMark/Furmark anything that puts load on a GPU.

Okay thanks.