Geforece 9800 GT failure? ETA: now I need a new GPU
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imcavebear
February 22, 2011 3:53:11 PM
Hello,
I've been using a home built desktop since August 2008 (I've pasted in full specs at the end). It has run very well with hardly any issues since then.
Last night, we arrived back home from nearly a week away. I started the computer and loaded up Lord of the Rings Online. As I was going to choose my character, the screen got a reddish hue and then the display went black.
We tried restarting the computer, but there are lines across the screen at one point and then green squares at another point. The screen goes black as it is trying to load up windows. The only way we can get it to load so we can see is in safe mode.
I tried doing a clean install of the video drivers & once that was complete, graphics did seem normal and the computer loaded normally. Until I tried to play a youtube video and then the screen went black again. I've tried reinstalling the video drivers as well as reseating the card (and getting the dust out of the case).
Has my graphics card failed? Or could it be something else?
Thanks!
System info:
Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler
EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported ...
ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor HH80562PH0568M - OEM
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready PSU
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T LightScribe Support
in a: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
with a LG Flatron W2234S monitor
I've been using a home built desktop since August 2008 (I've pasted in full specs at the end). It has run very well with hardly any issues since then.
Last night, we arrived back home from nearly a week away. I started the computer and loaded up Lord of the Rings Online. As I was going to choose my character, the screen got a reddish hue and then the display went black.
We tried restarting the computer, but there are lines across the screen at one point and then green squares at another point. The screen goes black as it is trying to load up windows. The only way we can get it to load so we can see is in safe mode.
I tried doing a clean install of the video drivers & once that was complete, graphics did seem normal and the computer loaded normally. Until I tried to play a youtube video and then the screen went black again. I've tried reinstalling the video drivers as well as reseating the card (and getting the dust out of the case).
Has my graphics card failed? Or could it be something else?
Thanks!
System info:
Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive
CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 92mm Fluid Dynamic CPU Cooler
EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked Edition 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported ...
ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor HH80562PH0568M - OEM
CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready PSU
ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T LightScribe Support
in a: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
with a LG Flatron W2234S monitor
More about : geforece 9800 failure eta gpu
You are indeed describing a GPU with a heat or power issue. First, make sure the fan on your GPU is actually working. BTW, do you monitor your temps with any apps like hwmonitor or speccy?
Also, if you are OCing anything, I would suggest you drop back to stock speeds to see if that helps.
Do you have access to another GPU to swap into your system (or into another) to use for troubleshooting?
Please clarify these points. Good luck!
Also, if you are OCing anything, I would suggest you drop back to stock speeds to see if that helps.
Do you have access to another GPU to swap into your system (or into another) to use for troubleshooting?
Please clarify these points. Good luck!
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imcavebear
February 22, 2011 4:39:11 PM
The fan on the GPU is running, yes. I don't have anything to monitor temps (& I don't know if I could at this point since I can't get the computer up & running except in safe mode where the graphics isn't really being used, I guess).
I don't even know *how* to overclock, so I doubt that is the issue
The only other GPU I have at the moment is a AGP and this motherboard only has PCI slots.
I don't even know *how* to overclock, so I doubt that is the issue
The only other GPU I have at the moment is a AGP and this motherboard only has PCI slots.
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imcavebear said:
The fan on the GPU is running, yes. I don't have anything to monitor temps (& I don't know if I could at this point since I can't get the computer up & running except in safe mode where the graphics isn't really being used, I guess). I don't even know *how* to overclock, so I doubt that is the issue
The only other GPU I have at the moment is a AGP and this motherboard only has PCI slots.
Understood on all points. Try this (safe mode with networking). Download and install driversweeper and completely remove all video drivers.
Then, shut the system down and remove all power sources (including the monitor and powered speakers. Press the power button to discharge any residual power (yes, it is true). Then, remove the GPU and re-insert it making sure is is firmly in place.
Also, remove the motherboard battery while you are in there (for 30 seconds) and re-insert the battery (this will force your BIOS into its default state, as shipped from the factory)
Hook everything back up and power up. Go into your BIOS (if needed) and change any settings you may have been using.
When the system comes back up you should try to re-install the drivers. Good luck!
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imcavebear
February 22, 2011 11:28:00 PM
imcavebear
February 23, 2011 2:06:48 PM
imcavebear
February 23, 2011 3:50:34 PM
Um... it depends. I can't really go on and see what resolution i usually play at the moment. On our new laptop, which has the Radeon 5470, I'm running the game just fine at 1280 x 720. It lags if I try to push it up to 1600x900. But I think on the desktop that is the resolution (16x9) I've been using. For LOTRO, I use the option of detecting optimal settings. So I'm pretty sure it's been at "very high" but not the "ultra high" option.
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imcavebear
February 23, 2011 4:54:48 PM
imcavebear
February 23, 2011 5:20:31 PM
a 5750 is a bit better than your 9800gt. you will find most games run better but some will run the same or a little slower. see comparison here > http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/gaming-graphics-card...
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imcavebear
February 25, 2011 6:39:56 PM
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