I couldn't get the computer to boot with the gpu plugged in and figured i'd try if it worked with just the integrated graphics. For some stupid reason i thought it'd be fine leaving the card in the slot on the MB(but unplugged from the psu)

But i'm kind of worried since there was a small pang and a bit of burnt smell :D

It will probably just not power on since it doesn't get...

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Will trying a to power up a computer with the GPU plugged into the motherboard but not into the PSU kill the card?