GPU Repair · Sacramento
GPU NOT WORKING?
WE’LL TELL YOU
WHY.
Dead card, artifacts, crashes, fan failure? We diagnose what's actually wrong in our Elk Grove shop, then replace the card or do the board-level work in-house — and tell you up front whether it's worth fixing.
“I brought in my custom built gaming pc because all my games kept crashing and I had no idea what was wrong. Hammad was able to narrow the issue down to the graphics card and had it fixed promptly.”
Elk Grove location · Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3
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25,000+ repairs
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Elk Grove, CA
8145 Elk Grove Blvd
Common GPU Symptoms
Sound like your card?
Most 'my GPU isn't working' situations fall into one of these patterns. We diagnose what's actually failing, then tell you whether it's worth replacing — or whether it needs board-level work, which we also handle in-house.
Dead — no display at all
Computer powers on, fans spin, but the monitor stays black? Could be GPU, PSU, RAM, or motherboard. We narrow it down before you replace anything.
Visual artifacts / weird colors
Pink/green pixels, glitched textures, scrambled desktop, random lines? Classic GPU-failure signature — almost always means replacement.
Games crash / blue screens
Specific games crashing, BSODs under load, driver TDR errors? Could be GPU, PSU undersized, or driver conflict. We diagnose which before you spend on a new card.
Fan stopped spinning
Card's fan(s) dead or rattling? Cooling failure leads to thermal shutdowns and permanent damage. Sometimes a fan swap fixes it; sometimes the card is done.
Old GPU is dying slowly
Stuttering that wasn't there before, fps drops at low settings, occasional driver crashes? GPUs degrade — we benchmark to confirm and tell you when it's time.
Driver crashes after update
Drivers crashing after a Windows or Nvidia/AMD update? Sometimes a clean DDU + reinstall fixes it. Sometimes the card was already on the edge and the update exposed it.
Replacing a dead GPU
Card confirmed bad, need a replacement installed? We size the new card to your PSU, case, and CPU — and benchmark before you take it home.
PSU undersized for new card
New card calls for a 750W+ power supply and yours is a 550W unit? We check actual headroom under load. Skimping here causes random crashes that look like GPU failure.
New card might not fit
Modern GPUs are huge — some don't fit older cases or block other components. We measure before you finalize the purchase.
CPU bottleneck check
Pairing a $1,000 GPU with an old CPU means the CPU caps your performance. We verify the pairing makes sense before you spend.
4K / high-refresh upgrade
Moving to a 4K or 240Hz display and need the GPU to keep up? We benchmark your existing card and recommend what'll actually feel like an upgrade.
Board-level GPU repair needed
Bad VRAM, blown capacitors, dead VRM phase? That's board-level microsoldering work — we diagnose it and handle the repair in-house when it makes economic sense.
Brands & Tiers
Every GPU, every use case.
Nvidia, AMD, Intel Arc — current and previous generations. From budget cards for casual gaming to flagship cards for 4K and creator work.
Nvidia RTX 50 series
RTX 5060, 5070, 5080, 5090 — current Nvidia generation.
Nvidia RTX 40 / 30 series
RTX 4060–4090 and 3060–3090 — strong value tiers still.
AMD Radeon RX 9000
RX 9060 XT, 9070, 9070 XT — current AMD generation.
AMD Radeon RX 7000
RX 7600, 7700 XT, 7800 XT, 7900 XT/XTX — last-gen AMD, still strong.
Intel Arc
Arc A380, A580, A750, A770 — Intel's entry into the GPU market.
Budget / casual
GTX 1660, RX 6500, used market cards for esports and 1080p gaming.
Creator / pro
Nvidia Studio drivers, AMD Radeon Pro, VRAM-heavy cards for 3D and video.
GPU + PSU combo
When the new GPU needs a new PSU, we handle both in one install.
How it works
Four steps. Properly installed.
Most GPU installation guides skip the parts that matter — PSU validation, case fit, thermal headroom, clean driver install. We don't.
Tell us your build
Call or bring the PC in with the new GPU box. We check your existing build (PSU wattage, case dimensions, CPU pairing) before the install.
Compatibility check
Verify PSU has the wattage and right connectors, case has the clearance, motherboard slot supports the card. Flag anything that needs to change first.
Quote labor + extras
Flat labor fee for the install. If your PSU or cooling needs to be upgraded alongside, we quote that separately so you can decide.
Install, drivers, benchmark
Clean old drivers (DDU), install new card, install new drivers, then run 3DMark stress tests and gaming benchmarks. We compare your scores against identical-spec builds — our tuned machines consistently outperform them and rank near the top.
Why iGeek
Done properly vs. plugged in and hoped.
Anyone can plug a GPU into a PCIe slot. The difference is whether the PSU survives, the drivers play nice, and the card actually delivers the performance you paid for.
| iGeek (Elk Grove) | Big-box / Best Buy | DIY install | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSU + case validation | Yes — measured | Usually skipped | YouTube and luck |
| Clean driver install (DDU) | Yes | Sometimes | If you remember |
| Stress test + benchmark | Yes — 3DMark, scored vs. identical builds | Boot check only | Find out under load |
| Honest about CPU bottleneck | We'll tell you | Will sell anyway | Forum opinions |
| Bundles with PSU/cooling if needed | Yes | Per-job fees | All your time |
iGeek (Elk Grove)
PSU + case validation
Yes — measured
Clean driver install (DDU)
Yes
Stress test + benchmark
Yes — 3DMark, scored vs. identical builds
Honest about CPU bottleneck
We'll tell you
Bundles with PSU/cooling if needed
Yes
Big-box / Best Buy
PSU + case validation
Usually skipped
Clean driver install (DDU)
Sometimes
Stress test + benchmark
Boot check only
Honest about CPU bottleneck
Will sell anyway
Bundles with PSU/cooling if needed
Per-job fees
DIY install
PSU + case validation
YouTube and luck
Clean driver install (DDU)
If you remember
Stress test + benchmark
Find out under load
Honest about CPU bottleneck
Forum opinions
Bundles with PSU/cooling if needed
All your time
Real GPU Stories
What customers say after a GPU install.
“I brought in my custom built gaming pc because all my games kept crashing and I had no idea what was wrong. Hammad was able to narrow the issue down to the graphics card and had it fixed promptly. Will definitely be coming back if I ever have any more issues.”
Gaming PC owner
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Two paths for a bad GPU
Replace, or board-level repair.
GPU 'repair' splits into two categories. Most failures we resolve by replacing the card (a real GPU is rarely worth fixing at the board level for under the cost of a new card). A small share of cases — pristine flagship cards with localized board damage — are candidates for board-level work, which we handle in-house.
Diagnose + replace
We diagnose the failure, source a replacement card sized to your PSU/case/CPU, and install it properly — DDU clean drivers, thermal verification, benchmark before pickup.
- Dead cards, no display
- Visual artifacts / glitched textures
- TDR errors and driver crashes under load
- Fan failures (when card itself is otherwise fine, we can sometimes fan-swap)
- PSU + case + CPU compatibility check for the replacement
- Clean DDU driver removal + fresh install
- 3DMark stress test + benchmark scored against identical-spec builds before pickup
Board-level GPU repair
Bad VRAM, blown capacitors, dead VRM phase. This is rare microsoldering work that almost never makes sense vs. replacement — unless the card is a flagship and parts are scarce. We diagnose and do the board-level work in-house.
- Bad VRAM (memory junction errors, specific pixel-area corruption)
- Blown VRM capacitors or shorted MOSFETs
- Card detected but no output (rare — usually replacement is cheaper)
- Flagship cards (RTX 5090 / 4090 class) where replacement cost > board-repair cost
We diagnose the failure in-shop and tell you up front whether replacement or board work makes more economic sense. No upsell, no surprise bill. See our motherboard-repair page for more on our board-level work.
On Pricing
What GPU repair actually costs.
Every GPU repair starts with a diagnostic ($99 for desktop / gaming PC diagnostics, applied to the repair if you proceed). After we know what’s actually failing, we quote the work — replacement labor + the card you choose, or a quote for board-level repair, which we do in-house.
For replacements: labor is a flat fee per install. You bring the card (or have us source it for you). If your PSU or cooling needs upgrading alongside, that’s a separate line we’ll quote up front. If your CPU will bottleneck the replacement card significantly, we’ll tell you before you spend.
Most straightforward replacements (card fits, PSU is adequate, no cooling changes) come in well below building a new PC from scratch. Board-level work is variable by card and damage type — ask.
Frequently Asked
The questions we get most.
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Fresh Windows or macOS install with your data preserved.
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Home or office network setup, mesh systems, dead-zone fixes.
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Laptop, phone, or tablet battery dying fast? Quick swap.
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Let's get that GPU installed right.
Bring your PC and the new card to our Elk Grove shop. We check PSU and case first, install properly, and benchmark before you take it home.
Elk Grove location · Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3
Upfront pricing
Know the cost before we start. Your diagnostic fee ($49–$99, depending on the device) is applied to the repair if you go ahead. If more is needed, we'll do .
Your choice of parts
Economy aftermarket, premium aftermarket, or genuine OEM — we offer all three for every repair, so you pick the price and quality that fit.
Same-day service
Need your device back fast? Most of our repairs are done as soon as the same day.
30-day warranty
We offer a on most repairs. If the original repair fails within that window, we'll fix it for FREE.