ati x700.. Help!!!

[andrewys03]

hi...
mobo: asus p5da2 -e
1gig twinmos 533mhz ddr2 ram
sapphire x700 pro graphic card

i have use the computer for around 1yr now.
recently, i have this message: vpu recover has reset your graphics accelerator
then my comp will restarted. these messages kept on popping out....
so, i uninstalled the driver and software
and installed just the driver... (no vpu recover software)
the screen often show distorted images...
comp is not overclocked!!!
do u thing is card faulty??? graphic card ram faulty??
can anyone help...
thank you

 

[Standpoint]

Sounds like the card might be going bad. I have experience w/ 2 x700's, bought both new, and they both are having problems w/ certain games. I do not like this card because of it, and it really soured my view of ATI video cards.

I would think a purchase is in order. Check out newegg and the 7600GS. It looks pretty good and can be had for about $110.

You might want to check your cards temperature, too. And of course make sure that the fan is not clogged w/ dust.