9800 GT problem

[Zauron]

Hello,

Well, basically this is what is happening:

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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: Intel® 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.

 

[edijs]

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.

 

[Big B]

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.