Weird Pixelation - Graphics Card Issue?

MakingTrevenue

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Hey everyone, I've been having an issue with what I think is my graphics card lately. I've attached the problem in the picture below.

http://i.imgur.com/52fGuHO.png

The weird pixelation isn't a problem with the monitors because it moves along with the window. I'm running a four monitor set up, and the problem moves along with Borderlands 2 no matter what monitor I put it on. It doesn't just happen on gaming, but sometimes with simple programs like Chrome or Photoshop. I suspect it's a problem with my graphics card, but I guess it could also be a problem with the power supply.

Here's the system I'm running (ignore the prices):
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.31 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($136.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($146.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($146.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($146.58 @ Newegg)
Other: Seiki 32" Class 1080p 60hz LED TV (SE32FY22) ($199.99)
Total: $1958.86

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
 

MakingTrevenue

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I do not have another video card to test with, unfortunately. Also, the video card is almost a year old, but I will check on the warranty and maybe see if I can get a new one.
 

MakingTrevenue

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Yeah I'm taking the pictures using Ctrl + Print Screen. How do you know that the memory is shot from that, though?
 

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It's a GHZ edition 7970,it came with non-default(OEM) clocks. ;)


Yoplait95 said:
Are you taking pictures inside the pc and seeing the pixelation ? If soo.. Your memory is shot on your gpu. Its not an Overheating problem
I'm not sure where he gets this idea,id LOVE for him to elaborate though!
One thing i do know is; Print Screen will not capture the FrameBuffer screen(s). Maybe that's where Overheating artifacts show,thus artifacts in your screenshot are not caused by overheating?

Again,id love for Yoplait to elaborate so i can learn :D