Hi guys. Been lurking for a while, I've searched pretty extensively and seen some similar issues, but nothing exact- and no real solutions that blanket the issue.
Thank you in advance.
I bought a Gigabyte HD5750 from a brick and mortar store, and after the 30 day period (of course, right?) of an allowed return, I started experiencing problems.
I fidgeted around for a while, trying to solve it myself, and also trying to narrow down the issue (I put in another 8GB of RAM, and a new CPU at the same time) Eventually, after getting to the card, I switched it out for my old HD5750 and had no problems for about seven days- at which point I initiated an RMA.
After a lengthy waiting process, I was told by a customer service agent that the card was run through tests for 12 hours per test with no problems found. (3DMark, FurMark, and PassMark)
The card was then shipped back.
I uninstalled my old 5750 drivers (completely, using AMDs Uninstall Tool) and reinstalled the 7850 drivers fresh, rebooted, and started up Chivalry: Medieval Warfare on High settings.
The same problem I initially sent the card in for occurred again less than 1 minute into the loading screen of the game:
1. The system freezes completely.
2. The last split second of audio is repeated infinitely, to the effect of a buzzing sound.
3a. I lose complete control of the system about 50% of the time, requiring a hard reboot.
OR
3b. I can control the mouse at the rate of <1 frame per second but the system never recovers- and the sound continues it's fast loop.
This problem occurs sporadically and cannot be replicated. It sometimes happens after 2-3 hours, but it can and has happened just as windows starts.
I have tried reformatting HDDs, and reinstalling both Windows 8 and Windows 7, the problem persists.
I have upgraded PSUs from 500w to 850w, the problem persists.
I have disconnected all non-critical USB devices, the problem persists.
The only thing that fixed the problem 100% of the time (The error occurred 0 times in 30+ days during the RMA period) was switching back to my ATI RADEON HD5750 1024MB DDR5 TB1RT.
Any help is appreciated, I'm running out of ideas!
Specs
VGA Card: GIGABYTE HD 7850
Model Name : GV-R787OC-2GD
Driver Ver : 8.982
Motherboard Brand : Asus
Model : M4A89GTD
Operation System : Win 7 64-bit
Others:
2GB DDR3 x 2
4GB DDR3 x 2
AMD FX-4130 Quad Core 3.80GHz CPU
COOLMAX RM-850B 850W PSU (18A/12v Rail)
2 DVD-RW Drives
1 7200RPM 3.5" HDD
1 21.5" LCD Monitor
1 21.5" LED Monitor
Thank you in advance.
I bought a Gigabyte HD5750 from a brick and mortar store, and after the 30 day period (of course, right?) of an allowed return, I started experiencing problems.
I fidgeted around for a while, trying to solve it myself, and also trying to narrow down the issue (I put in another 8GB of RAM, and a new CPU at the same time) Eventually, after getting to the card, I switched it out for my old HD5750 and had no problems for about seven days- at which point I initiated an RMA.
After a lengthy waiting process, I was told by a customer service agent that the card was run through tests for 12 hours per test with no problems found. (3DMark, FurMark, and PassMark)
The card was then shipped back.
I uninstalled my old 5750 drivers (completely, using AMDs Uninstall Tool) and reinstalled the 7850 drivers fresh, rebooted, and started up Chivalry: Medieval Warfare on High settings.
The same problem I initially sent the card in for occurred again less than 1 minute into the loading screen of the game:
1. The system freezes completely.
2. The last split second of audio is repeated infinitely, to the effect of a buzzing sound.
3a. I lose complete control of the system about 50% of the time, requiring a hard reboot.
OR
3b. I can control the mouse at the rate of <1 frame per second but the system never recovers- and the sound continues it's fast loop.
This problem occurs sporadically and cannot be replicated. It sometimes happens after 2-3 hours, but it can and has happened just as windows starts.
I have tried reformatting HDDs, and reinstalling both Windows 8 and Windows 7, the problem persists.
I have upgraded PSUs from 500w to 850w, the problem persists.
I have disconnected all non-critical USB devices, the problem persists.
The only thing that fixed the problem 100% of the time (The error occurred 0 times in 30+ days during the RMA period) was switching back to my ATI RADEON HD5750 1024MB DDR5 TB1RT.
Any help is appreciated, I'm running out of ideas!
Specs
VGA Card: GIGABYTE HD 7850
Model Name : GV-R787OC-2GD
Driver Ver : 8.982
Motherboard Brand : Asus
Model : M4A89GTD
Operation System : Win 7 64-bit
Others:
2GB DDR3 x 2
4GB DDR3 x 2
AMD FX-4130 Quad Core 3.80GHz CPU
COOLMAX RM-850B 850W PSU (18A/12v Rail)
2 DVD-RW Drives
1 7200RPM 3.5" HDD
1 21.5" LCD Monitor
1 21.5" LED Monitor