Posting this again since last one didn’t get any response at all.
I’m looking for a GPU repair shop or service provider in Kolkata, other states would be alright if service is good.
I have a RX 470 4GB from Sapphire which very recently started crashing and my friend’s GTX 1660Ti from Zotac which never woke up once it crossed it’s warranty period.
Tried opening the 1660Ti, one of the socket screws is slipping so couldn’t open, so no idea what’s wrong.
My RX 470 seems to have had water damage 5 years ago when I bought this from my friend, ignored the burn marks thinking the MOSFETs got “case hardened” due to heat, but it worked with 0 issues until now so didn’t realized that.
470 randomly stops giving display data but monitor detects display signal so monitor doesn’t show “disconnected or no signal” PC stays on as well, audio loops and then when I force reboot, it starts with no drivers, rather drivers don’t work with the GPU despite Windows detecting it, PC works fine without GPU drivers so tried old and stable drivers, didn’t help. Switched back to linux since kernel drivers are enough and Windows was only there for the last 6 months… exactly the time the GPU started crashing so thought it might be a “Windows Experience” but no, GPU is still crashing the same on Linux.
Really need help, can’t afford to throw 20-40k on a used or new GPU.
If an rx 470 still serves you fine, maybe you can get a used rx 570/1650. I personally don’t suggest it since it’s already way too old and the price for that seems to have stayed the same even when I bought mine used 6 years back for 8k.
GPU repair services aren’t really prominent in India afaik (and in most countries). The skill required for it is not easy to learn even if it is available, you probably would end up spending way too much to fix an old entry level gpu.
I have a lead, my 3080 recently died, so just sent it to that guy today, you can dm me I’ll share his contact, he is based in MP. so far has several vouches and rep+ posts on trusted facebook and whatsapp groups.
i have personally sent mine just today.
I have also probably asked the same guy for help. I had a 2017 brand new bought Asus RX 470 that died in 2021 a year after the warranty expired, has been dead for like half a decade, and this guy from MP i found on facebook fixed it for me recently. Costed me 1650 Rupees + shipping. Great guy, charges only for shipping if he is unable to fix your problem. @Okami_c1 Can send you his whatsapp number or facebook profile if you DM me.
I don’t have DM privileges yet either. And i don’t want to drop his phone number publicly in a national forum like this. Search for Sell Your Gaming PC Parts Zoukart on facebook its a facebook group, search for Arun Padwar inside the group, you’ll find his account, DM him there on facebook messenger describing the specifics of your issue. Plenty of happy customers including me have vouched for his services in that group.