Gtx 560 Ti Goes Up In Smoke

I just bought a new 1000w PSU from NewEgg and I plugged it in all correctly. Once I finished plugging it in, I powered my computer on. The PSU kicks on and my GTX 560 Ti starts to smoke. I quickly shut it off. Why did it start smoking?! I plugged in everything correctly. Is there such thing as too much power? What do I do?

 

Hi xseejay. Welcome to Computer Help Forums.
Send it back to newegg and get it tested.
Hope you haven't also damaged the Motherboard.
One further question. Did you actually see the fan spinning.
On my research this particular card is prone to overheating issues.

 

Hi

A 1000Watt PSU does not supply 1000Watts all of the time - it is an indication of what it can supply.

The hardware will draw what power it needs.

The usual problem is the PSU not being able to supply enough.

As DSTM suggests - you need to get the PSU tested first.
It may be an idea to ask a local PC tech to check it over so that you know exactly what is wrong with it ( if anything ).
This shouldn't cost too much.
If it is at fault then you know exactly what to say to Newegg and you are not relying on their diagnosis.

If it is at fault you can also ask the tech if the specific fault would cause the problem you had with the Video Card.

Armed with this info - you could then suggest to the original supplier that they need to replace the Video Card too ( if this is faulty ).
They will, of course, deny all liability