Really need some help (Overheating issue maybe)

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superterrorizer

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I have a Chaintech Geforce 6600 GT and I think it's overheating. Whenever I try to play any game the graphics are really garbled. It's fine when I'm on the desktop or surfing the net, but games have the graphics problem.

Here is a screenshot of what I'm talking about:
http://www.sitheris.net/graphics.jpg

I've tried reinstalling drivers, upgrading drivers, downgrading drivers, checking fan flow. The area around the graphics card itself doesn't feel warm or hot.

Is there anything else I can do? I just got this card in February :(
 
Have you loaded up CoolBits and underclocked? (instructions here) If underclocking a lot doesn't fix it then it's not an overheating problem. Does the corruption show up as soon as you enter 3D mode or does it take a few minutes? You can take the direct approach on possible overheating by opening the case and aiming a desk fan at the video card. If it runs longer before corruption shows up then it's probably overheating.
 
Think I found the problem - the heatsink is loose from the graphics processor. Guess I'll have to send it back to newegg for replacement. Is there any way i could fix this myself?
 
I don't know if tampering with heatsink will invalidate your warrenty?
I am from Europe and don't know the US laws *S*

Terra...
 
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