Graphics glitch, need help!

Joeyob32

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Hi guys, so I have this problem with my graphics card: Gainward Radeon HD 4870 GS, sometimes I find that when I boot the computer, I get two fairly thick white bars down the screen. I dont know whats causing this, but the only way to fix it seems to be to take it out and reinsert the card.
This was all well and good up until recently when the card simply stopped fixing when it was removed, now it seems to be stuck like this.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it?

Im willing to try anything other than admit that the card is dead!

Thanks.
 
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I agree.
Sounds like you narrowed it down to the card. You might be able to sell your card on eBay or something "As is / broken" and get some lunch money out of it. Otherwise they make great paperweights, door-stops, or xmas decorations. :D

You can search the forums for new GPU suggestions, if you're curious about certain new cards. Otherwise, sorry for your loss, and good luck!

Xivilain

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I agree.
Sounds like you narrowed it down to the card. You might be able to sell your card on eBay or something "As is / broken" and get some lunch money out of it. Otherwise they make great paperweights, door-stops, or xmas decorations. :D

You can search the forums for new GPU suggestions, if you're curious about certain new cards. Otherwise, sorry for your loss, and good luck!
 
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