GTX 670 & nvlddmkm.sys bsod

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SeZMehK

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Ok, I just built my new system about a week ago. I had no problems the first 3 days. Then my gtx started to overheat quickly when playing TERA and my pc would turn off. I corrected that issue using evga's precisionx software to set my gpu fan at maximum speed when it gets hot. No problems for one day. Now I am getting the dreaded nvlddmkm.sys bsod. Ive resintalled the drivers old versions, new versions and even the beta driver they have. I even did a clean install of my os and the issue still occurs. I get the BSOD right after the windows is loading screen.

I also tried checking if it was the ram. Those checked out. I didnt try putting into the other pci slot. I only had it in the 3.0 slot.
I am thinking about RMA=ing it to get a new one.

Here are my pc specs:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/a5xO
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/a5xO/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/a5xO/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($107.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($417.55 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($98.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1335.01
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)

Is there anything I can do other than RMA-ing it? Thanks
 
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Confirm the fan is actually spinning, and that a clump of dust or other blockage does not exist. If the card is overheating with the fan set to default auto and no OCing on your part then it is probably defective.

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Confirm the fan is actually spinning, and that a clump of dust or other blockage does not exist. If the card is overheating with the fan set to default auto and no OCing on your part then it is probably defective.
 
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SeZMehK

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The fan was spinning. I just got a new card and it is working fine. I sent the old card back in. I'm keeping an eye on the fan speed and temp while I game but no issues so far. Thanks
 
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