XFX HD 5850 GSOD

[matrix0683]

I am facing Grey Screen of Death issue with the XFX HD 5850, there is no fixed pattern to it and it happens anytime i play a game. I have also encountered some ghosting on my desktop and once when i encountered GSOD upon reboot I got the error " Hyper Transport sync flood error occurred on last boot." I also have a spare Saphhire HD 5670 and there are no such issues with the card. Is there some hardware issue with my 5850 or is it something else. Please advise.

 

[megamanx00]

I'd say your card is dying. Make sure to blow out the heatsink with compressed air to prevent overheating. If that doesn't work, then it's time to use that warranty.

 

[COLGeek]

This also be an issue with the PSU (power supply). What make/model of PSU are you using and how old is it?

 

[matrix0683]

This also be an issue with the PSU (power supply). What make/model of PSU are you using and how old is it?

I am using Corsair VX450 which is one week old. There are no power sucking devices , just one optical drive and one hard drive. No overclocking. I think the issue could be with the gfx card, i do not have another machine where I can test the card.

 

[matrix0683]

I'd say your card is dying. Make sure to blow out the heatsink with compressed air to prevent overheating. If that doesn't work, then it's time to use that warranty.

I have blown compressed air through heatsink. Run the fan at 90% and the gpu temp stays around 55-60 C at load. GSOD is also an issue while running Furmark.

 

[COLGeek]

I am using Corsair VX450 which is one week old. There are no power sucking devices , just one optical drive and one hard drive. No overclocking. I think the issue could be with the gfx card, i do not have another machine where I can test the card.

That is a relatively weak PSU for a HD5850. While spec-wise, it may meet the minimum requirements, it may not be producing its rated capacity under load (like when gaming). If it were me, I would look at improving my PSU, regardless, for long term stability.

 

[matrix0683]

Best answer selected by matrix0683.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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