Have a 2-part question and would sure appreciate some help.
1. I think my 2-year-old 8800 is failing. I've noticed occasional graphical anomalies in LOTRO here and there but attributed it to their server (which has had problems lately). After 2 solid months of daily playing, though, I can no longer play. It loads up for a few seconds before freezing and then degenerating into crazy colors. Have to reboot out of it. Loaded up Guild Wars and that will do the same thing; it's not just the LOTRO server. I can however surf the net just fine. Just games are failing. Have tried different drivers with no help (this is winXP). I had had SP3 installed for a few weeks with no problems, but on the offchance that was the culprit I uninstalled that. Still no change. I've used compressed air to blow away all dust and heat is not an issue. Nvidia monitor is showing low 70s when this happens. If a video card is failing, would it only fail in games?
2. If I replace it, much as I'd like a 280, I understand it requires a 6 pin and an 8 pin connector. I have an Enermax Galaxy (1000), which I believe only has two 6 pin connectors. Does a 260 have two 6 pin connectors? Would that be better than my 8800?
1. I think my 2-year-old 8800 is failing. I've noticed occasional graphical anomalies in LOTRO here and there but attributed it to their server (which has had problems lately). After 2 solid months of daily playing, though, I can no longer play. It loads up for a few seconds before freezing and then degenerating into crazy colors. Have to reboot out of it. Loaded up Guild Wars and that will do the same thing; it's not just the LOTRO server. I can however surf the net just fine. Just games are failing. Have tried different drivers with no help (this is winXP). I had had SP3 installed for a few weeks with no problems, but on the offchance that was the culprit I uninstalled that. Still no change. I've used compressed air to blow away all dust and heat is not an issue. Nvidia monitor is showing low 70s when this happens. If a video card is failing, would it only fail in games?
2. If I replace it, much as I'd like a 280, I understand it requires a 6 pin and an 8 pin connector. I have an Enermax Galaxy (1000), which I believe only has two 6 pin connectors. Does a 260 have two 6 pin connectors? Would that be better than my 8800?