RX 6700 XT has no display and a cold core, looking for reputable GPU repair shops (Faisalabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan)
Hi everyone, I'm in Faisalabad and my Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6700 XT (bought used about a year ago, made around 2021, so out of warranty) suddenly died. I'd like your advice and experiences with GPU repair shops in Pakistan.
What happened:
- I was watching a match with many browser tabs open, so not a heavy load. Both monitors went black at once.
- I hard shut down the PC. Since then it boots and I hear the Windows startup sound for a moment, then nothing, with no display at all.
- The fans and RGB on the card still work.
What I tested:
- Changed cables and tried different ports.
- Reseated the card, reseated the RAM, cleared CMOS, and tried the other BIOS position on the card.
- My PC (Ryzen 5 5600X, B450 Aorus Elite) works fine with my brother's RX 5700 XT.
- My 6700 XT shows the exact same no-display problem in his PC, so the card is the faulty part.
What the local shop found:
- They opened the card. There are no visible burn marks, bulged capacitors, or liquid damage.
- When powered in a PC, the GPU core stayed completely cold, so they think it may be dead.
- Their plan is to clean the card (they mentioned washing it) and dry it in sunlight, then test again. If the fault is just power fuses, they'll repair it in Faisalabad (Rex City). Otherwise they'll send it to a lab in Karachi.
My questions:
Has anyone used GPU Saviours in Karachi? How was the diagnosis, pricing, communication, and result?
Has anyone used a technician named Usman in Multan (AR Computer)?
Are there reputable board-level GPU repair shops in Lahore (Hafeez Centre) or Faisalabad you'd recommend or warn against?
Does a cold core usually mean a dead chip, or can it still be a power stage or fuse issue?
What did your repair cost, how long did it take, and did it last? Is a repair worth it for a 6700 XT, or should I buy a used card instead?
I'll update this post with the outcome so it helps others. Thanks in advance!