Is my PC dying?

[MexTaco]

Well, this is my first post on this forum, and the reason is, I  dont know if my PC is dying or just a component.

I bought an XPS 8500, like 3-4 years ago, and when I switched to PC Gaming, I did a little research, then swapped the PSU and the GPU, current ones are PNY GTX 970 and a 750W PSU (Corsair), the problem is when I turn on the PC after the BIOS load and just before the Windows screen appears, it shows a white screen with some little squares with several colors, like an old tv with bad air signal, then it does nothing, I have to turn it off with the power button and turn the pc on again, then it posts like nothing, this does not happens always, but of course I am concerned about it.

 

Other issue I'm having, although I'm not sure if it is related or not, while Im playing BF4 the game crashes, first the screen change to a solid color, depending on the predominant one (If im playing in a map with a lot of green grass then the crash screen has a solid random green color), then a crash message appears, right now I dont have a screenshot of the error message (Sorry about that, I'll post one the next time it happens) saying like "Error *********************** device removed", (Before thinking Im an idiot for not have searched for that error before posting this, I had, but there are a lot of similar errors so I need to see first what is my exact error message).

I almost forgot to say this: With BF4 I do GPU OC, EVGA Precision X Soft, +200 MHz, +56 mV , I keep temps ok, so that is not the problem. Also I do the OC with MGSV and it doesnt crash, not even a frame drop. (Really good game)

 

*The same effect of the solid color happens while playing Skyrim, but it does not crash, it just freezes for about 3 seconds then it recovers to normal.

 

I hope my explanation is understandable, no native english speaker here, so thanks.

[TetraSky]

Most likely the GPU is what is dying.

If it's not, then it could be a driver issue. Have you tried uninstalling and re-installing the driver ?

Use this to fully uninstall it

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

But ideally, before doing any sort of troubleshooting, undo any overclocking that you've done.

[TheKDub]

Reinstall drivers?

 

try a different pcie slot?

 

check your connections?

 

turn it off and back on again?

 

reinstall drivers?

[Emanuel_M]

Well, this is my first post on this forum, and the reason is, I  dont know if my PC is dying or just a component.

I bought an XPS 8500, like 3-4 years ago, and when I switched to PC Gaming, I did a little research, then swapped the PSU and the GPU, current ones are PNY GTX 970 and a 750W PSU (Corsair), the problem is when I turn on the PC after the BIOS load and just before the Windows screen appears, it shows a white screen with some little squares with several colors, like an old tv with bad air signal, then it does nothing, I have to turn it off with the power button and turn the pc on again, then it posts like nothing, this does not happens always, but of course I am concerned about it.

 

Other issue I'm having, although I'm not sure if it is related or not, while Im playing BF4 the game crashes, first the screen change to a solid color, depending on the predominant one (If im playing in a map with a lot of green grass then the crash screen has a solid random green color), then a crash message appears, right now I dont have a screenshot of the error message (Sorry about that, I'll post one the next time it happens) saying like "Error *********************** device removed", (Before thinking Im an idiot for not have searched for that error before posting this, I had, but there are a lot of similar errors so I need to see first what is my exact error message).

I almost forgot to say this: With BF4 I do GPU OC, EVGA Precision X Soft, +200 MHz, +56 mV , I keep temps ok, so that is not the problem. Also I do the OC with MGSV and it doesnt crash, not even a frame drop. (Really good game)

 

*The same effect of the solid color happens while playing Skyrim, but it does not crash, it just freezes for about 3 seconds then it recovers to normal.

 

I hope my explanation is understandable, no native english speaker here, so thanks.

rma the GPU its called artifacting, like you explained you get weird patches of squares and shows different colors, freezes etc. the BGA becomes weak and crackes becuase of the cycles of hot and cooling and also thanks to RoHS, so..... RMA the GPU .

[AlexAlcala]

Well, this is my first post on this forum, and the reason is, I  dont know if my PC is dying or just a component.

I bought an XPS 8500, like 3-4 years ago, and when I switched to PC Gaming, I did a little research, then swapped the PSU and the GPU, current ones are PNY GTX 970 and a 750W PSU (Corsair), the problem is when I turn on the PC after the BIOS load and just before the Windows screen appears, it shows a white screen with some little squares with several colors, like an old tv with bad air signal, then it does nothing, I have to turn it off with the power button and turn the pc on again, then it posts like nothing, this does not happens always, but of course I am concerned about it.

 

Other issue I'm having, although I'm not sure if it is related or not, while Im playing BF4 the game crashes, first the screen change to a solid color, depending on the predominant one (If im playing in a map with a lot of green grass then the crash screen has a solid random green color), then a crash message appears, right now I dont have a screenshot of the error message (Sorry about that, I'll post one the next time it happens) saying like "Error *********************** device removed", (Before thinking Im an idiot for not have searched for that error before posting this, I had, but there are a lot of similar errors so I need to see first what is my exact error message).

I almost forgot to say this: With BF4 I do GPU OC, EVGA Precision X Soft, +200 MHz, +56 mV , I keep temps ok, so that is not the problem. Also I do the OC with MGSV and it doesnt crash, not even a frame drop. (Really good game)

 

*The same effect of the solid color happens while playing Skyrim, but it does not crash, it just freezes for about 3 seconds then it recovers to normal.

 

I hope my explanation is understandable, no native english speaker here, so thanks.

 

cuatro de pastor sin piña, un volcan y un agua de jamaica porfavor.

 

hahaha jk, but yeah it soun like the GPU is dead, try it on another pc

[SwiftXShadow]

No it isnt, it was never alive to begin with.

[MexTaco]

Most likely the GPU is what is dying.

If it's not, then it could be a driver issue. Have you tried uninstalling and re-installing the driver ?

Use this to fully uninstall it

http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html

But ideally, before doing any sort of troubleshooting, undo any overclocking that you've done.

Well, I play Skyrim without any OC, Its done by software so its not a permanent BIOS OC, I'll try the full driver uninstall solution thanks.

 

Reinstall drivers?

 

try a different pcie slot?

 

check your connections?

 

turn it off and back on again?

 

reinstall drivers?

I'll try the drivers options, thanks, as I said, it is an XPS 8500 so I only have one PCI E slot. LoL

 

rma the GPU its called artifacting, like you explained you get weird patches of squares and shows different colors, freezes etc. the BGA becomes weak and crackes becuase of the cycles of hot and cooling and also thanks to RoHS, so..... RMA the GPU .

Dont say that to me , I'll take that one as a last resort. Thanks. 

 

cuatro de pastor sin piña, un volcan y un agua de jamaica porfavor.

 

hahaha jk, but yeah it soun like the GPU is dead, try it on another pc

Jajaja, solo hay agua de horchata, y puro pastor con un chingo de piña. 

[AlexAlcala]

Well, I play Skyrim without any OC, Its done by software so its not a permanent BIOS OC, I'll try the full driver uninstall solution thanks.

 

I'll try the drivers options, thanks, as I said, it is an XPS 8500 so I only have one PCI E slot. LoL

 

Dont say that to me , I'll take that one as a last resort. Thanks. 

 

Jajaja, solo hay agua de horchata, y puro pastor con un chingo de piña. 

 

no se si pueda contestar todo en español, a ver si no m regañan.

 

A mi me paso lo de los cuadros con una tarjeta despues de que le di un golpe sin querer, asi es como las tarjetas demuestran que estan muriendo, si aun tienes la garantia marca y pide que te la reparen o te la cambien por una nueva, pero si quieres, y puedes, trata de probarla en otra tarjeta madre, asi podras eliminar factores

 

idk if i can answer only in spanish, sorry if im breaking any rule

[Deagon]

idk if i can answer only in spanish, sorry if im breaking any rule

The general accepted practice is to use google translate and paste whatever you say in both languages. 

 

 

I hope my explanation is understandable, no native english speaker here, so thanks.

I never would have guessed; you speak better English than most native speakers I know. 

 

Also, I would agree, attempt to return the GPU for repair or replacement.