9800 GT problem

Discussion in 'Video Cards, Displays and TV Tuners' started by Zauron, Aug 15, 2010.

  1. Zauron

    Zauron Geek Trainee

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    Hello,

    Well, basically this is what is happening:

    http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/484/08150001w.jpg
    http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4183/08150002.jpg
    http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6268/08150003.jpg

    This started about 2 weeks ago in the middle of a Call of duty 4 game. A simple PC reboot was good enough to start playing again; but later, it started to get more often. Now, I am getting it everytime. Even when the PC restarts. These are my configurations:

    Processor: IntelĀ® Core(tm)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333 RAM
    Hard Drive: 500 GB
    Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
    Monitor: ViewSonic VX2255wm Series 24''
    Operating System: Windows Vista x32 bits.
    Motherboard : Intel Extreme Series DP45SG

    I tried to update drives but it didn't work. Any other suggestions?

    Regards,

    Zauron.
     
  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    Try another video card. It may be that a cable or the monitor are faulty (which is a long shot, but anyway). If that doesn't work out, scrap the card.
     
  3. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    Agreed, but look into the following:

    Is the card overheating?
    Is the power supply sufficient for this configuration? A good 550-600W should cover you just fine.
     

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