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GPU issues. What should I do?
SphericalCube:
It looks like my GTX 760 is showing signs of going bad. I'm getting lots of artifacts when the card is under load--not even heavy load-- and I've had several crashes. Some were just games crashing, but also a couple of system crashes. Is the card dying, or is there another issue? (pretty sure it's dying though)
My system:
--- Code: ---CPU: AMD FX-8350
GPU: EVGA GTX 760 w/ 2GB RAM
RAM: 16 GB DDR3
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If it really is in its final days, I'm thinking about upgrading to a used 970 before total failure, but I also want to look at some other options. If you have any suggestions, it would be great if you left them below. Thanks!
Ipquarx:
Assuming you've tried rolling back drivers, and it's artifacting like this:
or this:
then it's definitely time for a new GPU. Some people have had success heating up the card to dangerous temperatures to re-flow solder, but that's only a temporary bandaid that might completely kill the card, and even if you don't kill the card it might not do anything.
Master Matthew²:
I'd recommend a new card, but I completely understand going for used considering...
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Insert Name Here²:
Go with a used 970 from the subreddit /r/hardwareswap
you can get one for less than 200 bucks from there
Anybody:
--- Quote from: Master Matthew² on January 19, 2018, 06:01:07 PM ---I'd recommend a new card, but I completely understand going for used considering...
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its over 1k on the us site now
good thing i like in a stuffhole country tho