Hey all. Been having a problem for awhile now, where my screen turns a solid color (green, violet, grey, etc.) and I have to reboot to fix it. I can still hear sound when it turns to the color, and I think I can interact with whatever is going on. It happens most often during games, and sometimes rarely when I'm just using the desktop/surfing. I am running:
GPU: EVGA 8800 GTS 320
CPU: E6420 2.13 Ghz
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
Mem: 4 Gigs Patriot DDR2 800
I know the 8 series was supposed to run hot, so I use RivaTuner to keep the gpu's fan cranked all the time, and I don't think the core temp goes past 67-68.
I don't get why it keeps doing this, my guess is the card thinks it's overheating and shutting down. I was hoping that the first card would keep me good for 2 years (built in Sep. 07'). Is it a video card problem or something else (mobo, cpu, etc.)? I am willing to replace it if there is something faulty, but I want to make sure the problem is the GPU and not something else.
GPU: EVGA 8800 GTS 320
CPU: E6420 2.13 Ghz
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R
Mem: 4 Gigs Patriot DDR2 800
I know the 8 series was supposed to run hot, so I use RivaTuner to keep the gpu's fan cranked all the time, and I don't think the core temp goes past 67-68.
I don't get why it keeps doing this, my guess is the card thinks it's overheating and shutting down. I was hoping that the first card would keep me good for 2 years (built in Sep. 07'). Is it a video card problem or something else (mobo, cpu, etc.)? I am willing to replace it if there is something faulty, but I want to make sure the problem is the GPU and not something else.