Problem with games...

XinterestX

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Well guys i need some help.
I have had my pc for a while now it is not the best one on the market (It would probably qualify for being the worst faster -.-)
And well i like playing games so here is my problem...
I was playing games whenever i could find time for it and TBH the time wasn't huge...
Lately i was playing a game and after playing for a while my monitors starts getting green color on the sides of the screen including the bottom side...
The first or second time it says that the graphics card has stopped working (it actually says kernel something...)
Anyway i cant a afford a new computer right now because i am between jobs so i would politely ask for some advice and i would thank every person that answers.
Also i normally play games on low so don't ask how does my computer actually live through that.
Here are the specs:
Operating system: Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 duo CPU E7200 @ 2.53GHz
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
PSU: 370w PSU
RAM: 2GB
I hope you guys can save me right now :sarcastic:
and if you recommend something that works i will :love: you forever.
I DON'T DO OVERCLOCKING BTW :)

Small updat
 

The_OGS

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Well, number 1 thing is cooling.
Just about once/year (or more often for some) you need to take the side off the PC and blow the dust and crud from insides.
Clean your CPU cooler and your vidcard cooler.
This is fundamental - once done you can proceed with methodical troubleshoot going forward...
Might fix you up though.
Note: Set your NVidia Control Panel to all high-performance settings, which will really help you.
Regards
 

XinterestX

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Hey OGS i have 1 more question...I have tried cleaning the GPU but it doesnt have a fan but a weird sort of pipe...on it these words
Silent pipe II...How do i clean a pipe? and how should i put my Nvidia CP to high performance.
Thanks for your response