MetaKnight
n00b
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- Oct 28, 2011
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I like to game on my family's computer most of the time when online is required since it has a direct connection, but the graphic card is old. This wouldn't be the first time I've actually had to replace it, but what is going on has me needing confirmation before I just go ahead and switch it out because I've never experience this myself before.
I'm playing my games and the monitor goes black. The monitor says it doesn't detect a signal and acts like it has been forced into standby or sleep mode. The computer is still running so I shut down, wait a minute, and boot up because I think maybe the card is getting overheated and being forcefully shut off. After starting my games again I tab out and check my temps and see that the card is hitting over 120c while under 100% fan speed. I can still do everything else I normally do with around average temps, but it seems gaming is now killing it.
Every time I've had to replace a graphic card before it has been because of the typical artifacts and then blue screen so this is a first for me. Is this a sign it is time to replace?
I'm playing my games and the monitor goes black. The monitor says it doesn't detect a signal and acts like it has been forced into standby or sleep mode. The computer is still running so I shut down, wait a minute, and boot up because I think maybe the card is getting overheated and being forcefully shut off. After starting my games again I tab out and check my temps and see that the card is hitting over 120c while under 100% fan speed. I can still do everything else I normally do with around average temps, but it seems gaming is now killing it.
Every time I've had to replace a graphic card before it has been because of the typical artifacts and then blue screen so this is a first for me. Is this a sign it is time to replace?