Just recently I've encountered a problem with my GTX 280. When I run applications that utilize direct 3d I experience a startling video lock up after about 2 minutes. The computer will continue to produce somewhat regular audio output through the speakers, but the monitor displays only a series of triangles in usually a red or blue pattern (see these photos). The computer is currently not overclocked, and the video card has never been overclocked. BIOS have been recently reset to factory defaults.
Now, I'd tried re-seating the video card in the correct slot, and re-seating the memory which seemed to work for a few days, but now the problem is becoming more persistent. What I'd like to know is if there is something that I am missing that could fix the problem, OR if i should send this video card away.
My current computer specs are:
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D pro
CPU: Intel Core i7 860
RAM: 2x2GB Mushkin 12800 DDR3
PSU: Corsair TX 750W
GPU: XFX nVidia GTX 280
Thanks for your help.
Now, I'd tried re-seating the video card in the correct slot, and re-seating the memory which seemed to work for a few days, but now the problem is becoming more persistent. What I'd like to know is if there is something that I am missing that could fix the problem, OR if i should send this video card away.
My current computer specs are:
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D pro
CPU: Intel Core i7 860
RAM: 2x2GB Mushkin 12800 DDR3
PSU: Corsair TX 750W
GPU: XFX nVidia GTX 280
Thanks for your help.