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Old 01-05-2006, 07:52 AM
Jimmy S.
 
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Default Re: Gfx card problems

Yup, it sure could be caused by overheating. :-)

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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"Paul Smith" <Paul@nospam.windowsresource.net> wrote in message news:%237GJwDN5FHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
| <danisgod@gmail.com> wrote in message
| news:1131497192.895396.288160@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
| > Hello,
| >
| > Ive had my graphics card (PYN Geforce 6600 GT APG) for a number of
| > months now but ive finally decided to do something about it. Im not
| > quite sure whats up with it exactly so ive recorded a little video of
| > what happens...
| > http://www.madseagul.com/New%20track%205.wmv
|
| Could be overheating, have you tried taking the case off?
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