How can I confirm a hardware issue with my Zotac GTX480 Amp gpu? The GTX480 Amp has been running for 2.5 years without any issues. Now I have problems.
Symptom: After booting computer in any resolution using nVidia drivers, within 5 min or less - the computer shuts down.
What works: This problem will not occurr when I remove nVidia driver or Zotac drivers. This will not occurr in safe mode. I tested with Zotac's most recent driver as well as nVidia versions 295.73, 296.10, 301.42, 306.97, 310.90, 314.07, and 314.22. The computer will shut down using any of the above drivers.
I also did the following troubleshooting:
-Opened case and cleaned out all dust. Same problem
-Tested memory in Windows 7 - no errors.
-Reseated the GPU - same issue.
-Reinstalled the o/s Windows 7 64bit on new physical disk - same symptom.
-Replaced the CPU Fan and thermal grease. Same problem
-Updated motherboard with latest bios updates. Same errors occurr.
-Monitored cpu and gpu temperature - are all running at 40 degrees celsius.
-Besides installing Win 7 64bit - I installed Core Temp, MSI Afterburner to monitor temps and AVG for anti-virus.
-also updated all patches with the exception of Explorer 10.
Spec's:
-Asus Sabertooth x58 motherboard
-Intel I7-950 cpu (no overclocking )
-CoolerMaster Hyper 612 cpu cooler.
-6gb of Kingston memory
-Samsung SSD 840 Pro system disk
-Windows 7 64 bit
-1200 watt psu
Whats my problem? I have a 400mb memory.dmp file which I'm not sure how to read.
Symptom: After booting computer in any resolution using nVidia drivers, within 5 min or less - the computer shuts down.
What works: This problem will not occurr when I remove nVidia driver or Zotac drivers. This will not occurr in safe mode. I tested with Zotac's most recent driver as well as nVidia versions 295.73, 296.10, 301.42, 306.97, 310.90, 314.07, and 314.22. The computer will shut down using any of the above drivers.
I also did the following troubleshooting:
-Opened case and cleaned out all dust. Same problem
-Tested memory in Windows 7 - no errors.
-Reseated the GPU - same issue.
-Reinstalled the o/s Windows 7 64bit on new physical disk - same symptom.
-Replaced the CPU Fan and thermal grease. Same problem
-Updated motherboard with latest bios updates. Same errors occurr.
-Monitored cpu and gpu temperature - are all running at 40 degrees celsius.
-Besides installing Win 7 64bit - I installed Core Temp, MSI Afterburner to monitor temps and AVG for anti-virus.
-also updated all patches with the exception of Explorer 10.
Spec's:
-Asus Sabertooth x58 motherboard
-Intel I7-950 cpu (no overclocking )
-CoolerMaster Hyper 612 cpu cooler.
-6gb of Kingston memory
-Samsung SSD 840 Pro system disk
-Windows 7 64 bit
-1200 watt psu
Whats my problem? I have a 400mb memory.dmp file which I'm not sure how to read.