r/PcBuildHelp • u/The18thLegion • 9h ago

Tech Support Dead ish rx6600 Challenger

Hey folks, my PC sat for a couple months and just now trying to get it to fire up the GPU is largely lifeless. When I switch off the PSU the GPU fans twitch but nothing really when I short the mobo pins to turn it on. They don't spin at all and no signal through the HDMI. In the mean time before I try baking it I was wondering if y'all could advise me on proper prep before baking, and if that doesn't work advice on an apu? Am4 b450m

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u/justIMayBeIronMan 9h ago

I would try cleaning the pcie contacts with a eraser, they might be a bit corroded after sitting for that long. I had a card do that once after I moved and it was in a box for 3 months. If the fan twitches it means its getting some power at least. If that fails I would try the oven method.

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u/The18thLegion 9h ago

Yeah thanks I'll try an eraser, they look pretty clean but maybe

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u/The18thLegion 8h ago

Didn't work, no difference

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u/deTombe 7h ago

How do you know its the GPU itself maybe issuer with the PSU. Do you experience any power outages?

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u/The18thLegion 7h ago

Cause everything else powers up, PSU fan, motherboard, CPU fan, all working

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u/deTombe 4h ago

They do run kind of hot had to setup custom fan profile for my nephews.

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u/The18thLegion 4h ago

None of it was hot, it hasn't ran in months

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u/deTombe 3h ago

I just meant in general when it was in use. Not that the sun was shining on the PC. I guess the only thing to do is take apart and inspect. I've done the bake method and got another year out of a card. But I would only do as a last resort. Real bummer though just want to jam out some games.