Problem with the Graphic Card (I think)

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Megalomaniac

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Greetings! I'm new and looking for help. Few months ago my monitor started acting strange and started showing signs of the GPU overheating (temp never goes above 35°c inside the case) so I would just shut down the computer for a few hours and turn it on later. But now this issue seems to be permanent and I think its time t replace mmy GPU cause this is what i get when I turn on the computer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFyolsFXuUI

Need some advice :rolleyes:


Specs:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: OCZ 4GB DDR2 1066MHz (2X2GB) Gold Edition
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (640 MB)
Monitor: 19" ACER AL1951
Sound Card: Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS5 Energy Saver
PSU: 720W Gigabyte
 
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Yep, would definately say you have a bad video card. What power supply are you using?
 
Not sure how good Gigabyte supplies are. Bomberboysk might be able to give us some input on this though. I have pm'd him.
 
Gigabyte units are not exactly top of the line units, but the 720W is an Acbel built unit, which while a bit cheaper is relatively decent and shouldn't be causing your issues.

The video that you have posted would lead me to assume a cold solder joint in the GPU core BGA, or an issue with the memory on the card. Depending upon the manufacturer of the 8800GTS, it may or may not be still under warranty. If it is under warranty, i would suggest setting up an RMA, if it is not under warranty, there is a method that may allow you to bring the card back to life.
 
bomberboysk said:
Gigabyte units are not exactly top of the line units, but the 720W is an Acbel built unit, which while a bit cheaper is relatively decent and shouldn't be causing your issues.

The video that you have posted would lead me to assume a cold solder joint in the GPU core BGA, or an issue with the memory on the card. Depending upon the manufacturer of the 8800GTS, it may or may not be still under warranty. If it is under warranty, i would suggest setting up an RMA, if it is not under warranty, there is a method that may allow you to bring the card back to life.
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I bought this card 4 years ago in the States and took it back to Iceland, I wouln't bother going trough the process of an RMA cause I would have to send the card back to USA and I doubt I still have the receipt from when I bought it.

And what is that method you speak of, to bring it back to life :)
 
Megalomaniac said:
I bought this card 4 years ago in the States and took it back to Iceland, I wouln't bother going trough the process of an RMA cause I would have to send the card back to USA and I doubt I still have the receipt from when I bought it.

And what is that method you speak of, to bring it back to life :)
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http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-general/623774-guide-total-noobs-guide-baking-gpu.html

Bear in mind, this should be resorted to as a last ditch effort. And, i won't be responsible for any further damage that you may cause to your card. Also, i would not recommend this procedure if you have skills working with reflowing BGA chips, and would instead recommend using a hot air reflow gun or heat gun to reflow the core and memory chips, as less components of the card would be heated up(eg- capacitors would not be baked as well).

Many have reported success using this method, however, need i repeat myself,that any further damage that you may cause, you assume all risks of doing so.
 
bomberboysk said:
http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-general/623774-guide-total-noobs-guide-baking-gpu.html

Bear in mind, this should be resorted to as a last ditch effort. And, i won't be responsible for any further damage that you may cause to your card. Also, i would not recommend this procedure if you have skills working with reflowing BGA chips, and would instead recommend using a hot air reflow gun or heat gun to reflow the core and memory chips, as less components of the card would be heated up(eg- capacitors would not be baked as well).

Many have reported success using this method, however, need i repeat myself,that any further damage that you may cause, you assume all risks of doing so.
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Thanks, and yeah i figured that it would have risks involved since you didnt just post this first, im going to have a look at the link and see what would be wise to do.
 
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