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How to know if your GPU is dead

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1 minute ago, PowerOfDie said:

I bought a XFX radeon 6870 off amazon and I don`t have pci-e 6 pin connectors but how can i know if the card is dead or not. 

buy an adaptor from amazon

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I bought a XFX radeon 6870 off amazon and I don`t have pci-e 6 pin connectors but how can i know if the card is dead or not. 

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listen and see if its still breathing

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1 minute ago, PowerOfDie said:

I bought a XFX radeon 6870 off amazon and I don`t have pci-e 6 pin connectors but how can i know if the card is dead or not. 

buy an adaptor from amazon

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Simple. ask "Are you dead, Mr. GPU?" If you get no response, it's either dead or it's just a sassy GPU. 

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Thanks for answering my question I allredy bought adapters for it they should arrive tomorow.

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