Is my 8800 trashed?

[IrishRangerWingMedic]

Hi all,

My graphics seem to have suddenly failed - The screen displays only 4 colours and has minimal resolution (640x480 I think)
There are also regular patterns of dots about the entire screen.
I can still see Windows and operate the machine, but I think the video card might be damaged. I didn't change anything. No smoke or explosions noticed.

What do you guys think?

 

[Matrices]

Does this happen only when you boot Windows or on the BIOS as well? Did you try loading safe mode to see if it is a drivers issue? Check to see if the video card fan is still working? Can RMA if it's still under warranty.

 

[ArbY]

Do you have another video card or a VGA plug on your mobo that you can plug your display into? It sounds like your video card is damaged and you should find out if it is still under warranty.

 

[Elios]

i just had my 8800GTS go poof my self nearly the same thing colors messed up and screen not updating

imo call who ever made your card and set up an RMA if it still covered (go go BFG) my replacement just shipped to day and should be here some time next week

 

[IrishRangerWingMedic]

Thanks all for yer advice.

The artifact does occur during POST, so it isn't a Windows driver issue.

I got the 8800 when it was just out (I think I paid €450 for it!), so it is well out of warranty - oh dear.

Oh well, these things happen. Just need to buy a new card then.