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Evga Geforce 6800GT Problem

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calhawk

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I just got a Evga Geforce 6800GT about 2 weeks ago. The first week that I used it I had no problems with it. About 3 days ago, I was running Toca Race Driver 2 and all of a sudden the screen blanks out. Then the screen fills with small multi-colored blocks that are flashing on and off. So I shut my computer down and the next morning when I turn it on, it still has the flashing multi-colored blocks and won't start. I tried powering the computer down and restarting and nothing would help. Finally I decided to remove the card and reinsert it. That fixed it and then it started working fine. I don't know what was wrong with it because it was inserted and seated good in the slot on the motherboard both times. I still have a little bit of graphic corruption on the windows desktop and browser window. What could be wrong with this video card? I have a 550 watt power supply, so I don't think that could be the problem. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

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the blocks indicated overheating frame buffer memory. Are you over clocking?
 
your problem is overheating of the memory chips. First, reinstall the drivers; that sometimes gets rid of the lingering corruption in windows. Second, put a fan over the card. IF those dont fix the problems, rma the card, since you did nothing wrong.
 
I have done no overclocking. I also have about 7 case fans. Do you still think it is overheating?
 
calhawk said:
I have done no overclocking. I also have about 7 case fans. Do you still think it is overheating?
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Then it is possible something may be wrong with the actual heatsink. RMA.
 
What is the normal temperature reading for this card? Mine runs around 55C.
 
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