Dying Graphics Card

[Sylar1155]

Hey everyone..

 

Could anyone tell me what the signs of a dying graphics card are? I have a feeling mine is, but maybe its just a driver issue or is getting outdated.

[arronleeds]

artifacting in games is the main one, overheating and fps deterioration.

[manikyath]

theres lots of signs a graphics card could show when dying, because theres lots of ways a graphics card can die.

 

- rattling noise from the fan if the bearings are wearing out

- artefacts

- graphical errors in game

- flickering of the image

- screwed up colors if the connectors are wearing out. (we had this one happen in class, teacher taught the entire class using a pink powerpoint)

[Sylar1155]

artifacting in games is the main one, overheating and fps deterioration.

Will keep an eye out for that, thanks..

 

I ran a stress test on Kombuster, i got about  a minute in, then my whole PC crashed, what does that mean?

[Giganizer300PRO]

Many many signs.

Tell us what you are noticing that makes you believe your GPU might be dying, it's easier that way.

[arronleeds]

Will keep an eye out for that, thanks..

 

I ran a stress test on Kombuster, i got about  a minute in, then my whole PC crashed, what does that mean?

it might be overheating, check temps.

[Sylar1155]

it might be overheating, check temps.

Temps maxed out at 80 on the stress tester, it then dropped to about 40 then crashed

[Gofspar]

Will keep an eye out for that, thanks..

 

I ran a stress test on Kombuster, i got about  a minute in, then my whole PC crashed, what does that mean?

Kombustor is a GPU core burner, your shit shutdown due to overheating.

 

Replace Thermal paste and don't use a core burner...

[Sylar1155]

Kombustor is a GPU core burner, your shit shutdown due to overheating.

 

Replace Thermal paste and don't use a core burner...

Replacing thermalpaste now, thanks

[Gofspar]

Heres an example of why you dont use core burners, it will use ALL power allocated to the GPU.

Heres my 150% bios, aka 400watts.

 

 

@Sylar1155

[arronleeds]

Temps maxed out at 80 on the stress tester, it then dropped to about 40 then crashed

what gpu is it btw? some gpus can handle 80c

[Sylar1155]

Heres an example of why you dont use core burners, it will use ALL power allocated to the GPU.

Heres my 150% bios, aka 400watts.

 

 

@Sylar1155

I see.. is there any good programs that can give me back the condition of my GPU? Like health wise? I cant seem to find anything like it!

[Sylar1155]

what gpu is it btw? some gpus can handle 80c

Its the GTX 690

[arronleeds]

Its the GTX 690

dual gpu, you deffo dont wanne be getting that to 80c, i hope its not dying, i love the gtx 690.

[iamdarkyoshi]

Do you have adequate power supplyage? It might be the psu dying if its a derpy one.

[Sylar1155]

dual gpu, you deffo dont wanne be getting that to 80c, i hope its not dying, i love the gtx 690.

i hope not either.. its the only one i have for the time being!

[Sylar1155]

Do you have adequate power supplyage? It might be the psu dying if its a derpy one.

I have a 850W EVGA G2 Supernova 

[arronleeds]

I have a 850W EVGA G2 Supernova 

plenty enough, maybe test it on firestrike?

[iamdarkyoshi]

I have a 850W EVGA G2 Supernova

Good PSU choice. I would try the simple things such as reseating the graphics card in the motherboard, and the same for the power connectors.

[Sylar1155]

Good PSU choice. I would try the simple things such as reseating the graphics card in the motherboard, and the same for the power connectors.

Will do.. starting up black ops 1 (its the lowest graphic demanding game i have downloaded atm) and going to start a game of zombies and see how it goes..

[HumbleMobo]

Hey everyone..

 

Could anyone tell me what the signs of a dying graphics card are? I have a feeling mine is, but maybe its just a driver issue or is getting outdated.

Give it one final kiss before you lay it to rest....then upon the highest mountain/anthill bury it and place a headstone stating RIP Dreams

[Sylar1155]

Give it one final kiss before you lay it to rest....then upon the highest mountain/anthill bury it and place a headstone stating RIP Dreams

this is the reason aliens wont visit us

[Sylar1155]

anyone know what at good temperature for the GPU would be?

[iamdarkyoshi]

My AMD card runs at 40 degrees full load. I wouldnt let yours get over 75. Replace the thermal paste and clean the dust out of the fans and cooler while you have it apart

[Sylar1155]

My AMD card runs at 40 degrees full load. I wouldnt let yours get over 75. Replace the thermal paste and clean the dust out of the fans and cooler while you have it apart

Will do.. I think it is dying though, tried running a low graphic demanding game in 800x600 on lowest settings and my PC crashed, i think its time for an upgrade..