Is my graphics card dying? Or could it be something else?
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:39:27 AM
I started seeing these yellow *snow* like blotches. When i play games like dota 2 and league on some maps I see the same *snow* but it's black to contrast the background. Same with this picture i posted. You can see the blue, red, and yellow blotches. I'm guessing and hoping it's just my graphics card. I also did test another monitor so I know it's not that.
My specs: i7 2.67GHz
Vista 64
6G DDR3
475watt psu
Graphics card: XFX R6770 1G DDR5
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My specs: i7 2.67GHz
Vista 64
6G DDR3
475watt psu
Graphics card: XFX R6770 1G DDR5
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:45:02 AM
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Well if the video memory was going bad then that could cause games to run slower
Before buying a replacement/upgrade card, might as well try a clean reinstallation of your drivers (using driversweeper/driver fusion and such)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXs3DHdbTUg
Before buying a replacement/upgrade card, might as well try a clean reinstallation of your drivers (using driversweeper/driver fusion and such)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXs3DHdbTUg
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:58:38 AM
MSI Afterburner
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/msi_afterburner_bet...
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/msi_afterburner_bet...
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I'd stick with version 2.3.1 for the time being
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/afterburner_downloa...
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/afterburner_downloa...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:01:55 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:15:29 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:06:16 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:16:10 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:34:35 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:35:18 AM
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:39:40 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:52:19 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 6:32:27 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 6:38:26 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 6:48:49 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 6:56:06 AM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:14:22 PM
oh ok cool. Lol thank you. I was getting a bit irritated because it was 7am lol. Thanks for all the help. I don't notice anything different *graphically* but cleaning my pc and optimizing it did speed it up
. I now will install msi and check the clock speed for final test on this card. It was really weird though. Because during one of the installation phases, the blotches went away. I think it was during the *display* portion. Then it went back to the yellow dots with the next installation phase. So i'm pretty sure it's what you said and i will require a new card.
. I now will install msi and check the clock speed for final test on this card. It was really weird though. Because during one of the installation phases, the blotches went away. I think it was during the *display* portion. Then it went back to the yellow dots with the next installation phase. So i'm pretty sure it's what you said and i will require a new card.
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:14:22 PM
oh ok cool. Lol thank you. I was getting a bit irritated because it was 7am lol. Thanks for all the help. I don't notice anything different *graphically* but cleaning my pc and optimizing it did speed it up
. I now will install msi and check the clock speed for final test on this card. It was really weird though. Because during one of the installation phases, the blotches went away. I think it was during the *display* portion. Then it went back to the yellow dots with the next installation phase. So i'm pretty sure it's what you said and i will require a new card.
. I now will install msi and check the clock speed for final test on this card. It was really weird though. Because during one of the installation phases, the blotches went away. I think it was during the *display* portion. Then it went back to the yellow dots with the next installation phase. So i'm pretty sure it's what you said and i will require a new card.
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:18:43 PM
Yeah, artifacts tend to go away when the display drivers are uninstalled since then it'd be using a generic Microsoft Graphics Driver, but will definitely come back after reinstalling
The 7750 would be a direct replacement, with the 7770 being a small upgrade if you have a tight budget
You're using an i7 so better cards would also work fine with your system, a 270 or 270x should also be fine as long as your PSU can handle them
Crank your speeds back down using the sliders and see how it goes
The 7750 would be a direct replacement, with the 7770 being a small upgrade if you have a tight budget
You're using an i7 so better cards would also work fine with your system, a 270 or 270x should also be fine as long as your PSU can handle them
Crank your speeds back down using the sliders and see how it goes
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:33:18 PM
Well i have a psu with 475Watts. So i think most cards would work. I am not able to afford a high end card so i don't think i'll have to worry about a 600watt psu right now
. Well, hopefully anyway lol. This is the card i want to get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
. Well, hopefully anyway lol. This is the card i want to get http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:34:09 PM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 3:53:44 PM
Sadly the best deals were around a month ago where a 7870 was $130 or below at one point
There's this reference cooled GTX 660 at $150 after rebates (there was a Sapphire 7870 at that price too but out of stock)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
There's this reference cooled GTX 660 at $150 after rebates (there was a Sapphire 7870 at that price too but out of stock)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:12:43 PM
jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:35:49 PM
Memory bus width wouldn't be a big issue with more mainstream cards like these so yeah
I saw some nice Sapphire cards but they're out of stock as well, if you're not going to be playing BF4, Crysis 3 etc. then a 7770 would do fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
2GB cards are recommended for modern games at 1080p (which you don't need for DotA and LoL) so a 1GB 7790 at $10 more isn't bad either
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I saw some nice Sapphire cards but they're out of stock as well, if you're not going to be playing BF4, Crysis 3 etc. then a 7770 would do fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
2GB cards are recommended for modern games at 1080p (which you don't need for DotA and LoL) so a 1GB 7790 at $10 more isn't bad either
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:44:36 PM
I've always used Nvidia but both are good
At that price point (sub 150) however, AMD has the better price to performance
Found a Sapphire 7770
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AT-7770GHZ&c=C...
At that price point (sub 150) however, AMD has the better price to performance
Found a Sapphire 7770
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AT-7770GHZ&c=C...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 4:57:25 PM
Thanks for all the help lol. I think i made up my mind on the 7770. I want to get the warranty so i think i'll get one from newegg. Do you think this would be good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=14-150-...
I've always liked closed cases, it seems to get less dirty. But would you recommend a open case for cooling?
I've always liked closed cases, it seems to get less dirty. But would you recommend a open case for cooling?
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Depends on the design of the cooler, I like having little to no shroud since it's easier to blow out with compressed air
I'd personally stick with Sapphire since they are one of the best AMD card manufacturers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I'd personally stick with Sapphire since they are one of the best AMD card manufacturers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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jjshouse2002
December 17, 2013 5:06:33 PM
Ok thank you. I will go with that one lol. one more thing
. I was wondering about resolution. I read that it's recommended to keep your *desktop* or regular resolution close to what your monitor is. My monitor is a 24 inch lcd and it's recommended at 1920 1100 or something. I always liked it better on lower resolution. Does that crap on my performance? or is it ok to lower my resolution? Thanks again for all your help.
. I was wondering about resolution. I read that it's recommended to keep your *desktop* or regular resolution close to what your monitor is. My monitor is a 24 inch lcd and it's recommended at 1920 1100 or something. I always liked it better on lower resolution. Does that crap on my performance? or is it ok to lower my resolution? Thanks again for all your help.
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