Problem description: Whenever the graphics card is under heavy use (gaming, stress test) the screen will go black and the system will freeze up. Sometimes it can go for hours before it happens, other times it can be mere seconds. Also noteworthy is the fact that the sound will keep playing for about a minute and will then begin to stutter. But once the screen goes black the system has frozen.
This happens in all games, it doesn't seem to matter if it's a graphics intensive game. I've had it happen in skulltag!
Attempted fixes: I have tried: -
Stress testing the CPU - came out good,
Running Memtest for 8 hours - no errors,
Trying different drivers,
Using driver sweeper in safe mode to get rid of all traces of the old drivers,
Updating to the latest DirectX
Applying a new coat of thermal paste to the GPU,
Recent changes: I believe that the problem has been on going since I originally bought the card. Back when I first got the card it was a rare occurrence for this to ever happen. But as time has gone on it has started to occur more and more
Operating system: Vista 64 Ultimate
System specs:
CPU: E8400 @ 3 Ghz (would love to overclock this once I've got this problem sorted)
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) Corsair DDR2 6400 2x256
MB: Gigabyte GA P35C-DS3R
Sound: ASUS Xonar D2
PSU Corsair HX 620W
And most importantly:
Graphics: XFX 8800GTS 320MB (g80)
The temps on the CPU are around 28C/44C idle/load
The temps on the GPU are around 53C/68C idle/load
So I don't think either are overheating
I have Googled Yes
The only thing I haven't tried is putting another card in the system, which would be the ultimate test. But unfortunately I do not know anyone with a PCI-E graphics card in which to test.
I just recently had a shot of COD4. It played fine for a while, and then the graphics glitched (flickering textures, player models turned yellow), I could keep on playing for about 5 minutes before the usual blackened screen and computer freeze.
But as stated the problem occurs in any game I play, graphic intensive or not.
Currently using the latest drivers.
So based on the information I have given I am hoping that there is enough for a diagnoses. The card hasn't been overclocked, I can't send it back to XFX as it's out of warranty and I do not have nor know anyone with a PCI-E card to test on my system. If I haven't given enough info then please ask
This happens in all games, it doesn't seem to matter if it's a graphics intensive game. I've had it happen in skulltag!
Attempted fixes: I have tried: -
Stress testing the CPU - came out good,
Running Memtest for 8 hours - no errors,
Trying different drivers,
Using driver sweeper in safe mode to get rid of all traces of the old drivers,
Updating to the latest DirectX
Applying a new coat of thermal paste to the GPU,
Recent changes: I believe that the problem has been on going since I originally bought the card. Back when I first got the card it was a rare occurrence for this to ever happen. But as time has gone on it has started to occur more and more
Operating system: Vista 64 Ultimate
System specs:
CPU: E8400 @ 3 Ghz (would love to overclock this once I've got this problem sorted)
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) Corsair DDR2 6400 2x256
MB: Gigabyte GA P35C-DS3R
Sound: ASUS Xonar D2
PSU Corsair HX 620W
And most importantly:
Graphics: XFX 8800GTS 320MB (g80)
The temps on the CPU are around 28C/44C idle/load
The temps on the GPU are around 53C/68C idle/load
So I don't think either are overheating
I have Googled Yes
The only thing I haven't tried is putting another card in the system, which would be the ultimate test. But unfortunately I do not know anyone with a PCI-E graphics card in which to test.
I just recently had a shot of COD4. It played fine for a while, and then the graphics glitched (flickering textures, player models turned yellow), I could keep on playing for about 5 minutes before the usual blackened screen and computer freeze.
But as stated the problem occurs in any game I play, graphic intensive or not.
Currently using the latest drivers.
So based on the information I have given I am hoping that there is enough for a diagnoses. The card hasn't been overclocked, I can't send it back to XFX as it's out of warranty and I do not have nor know anyone with a PCI-E card to test on my system. If I haven't given enough info then please ask