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For the past few days I've been unable to play any game for more than 20 mins on my GTX280. During any game the screen crashes to a pink mess while the sound temporary continues for a few seconds. Can only power down the PC and reboot to get back into Windows. Then I can play for another 20 mins or so.
So I've searched this forum and google and it's suggested that the GPU is on it's way out. I've had the card for about 2 years now (maybe 18 months).
Was not planning on upgrading anytime shortly, but as it's a forced upgrade I'm wondering what card I should go for. Naturally I'd like it to be an upgrade over the GTX280. Any suggestions in the £150-£200 region that improve on my old card.
Alternatively if there is a fix for my card failure that I've missed on my search. I've tried a few possible, but failed fixes before posting here.
- Removed card
- Cleaned fans best as I could
- Tried the other slot on motherboard
- Changed to older drivers
- reinstalled Direct X runtime
I've started to enjoy playing games on my PS3 recently and as much as I'm taking a shine to it. I don't think I can live without my PC gaming for long.
My other system specs
I5 CPU
1920x1200 rez
So I've searched this forum and google and it's suggested that the GPU is on it's way out. I've had the card for about 2 years now (maybe 18 months).
Was not planning on upgrading anytime shortly, but as it's a forced upgrade I'm wondering what card I should go for. Naturally I'd like it to be an upgrade over the GTX280. Any suggestions in the £150-£200 region that improve on my old card.
Alternatively if there is a fix for my card failure that I've missed on my search. I've tried a few possible, but failed fixes before posting here.
- Removed card
- Cleaned fans best as I could
- Tried the other slot on motherboard
- Changed to older drivers
- reinstalled Direct X runtime
I've started to enjoy playing games on my PS3 recently and as much as I'm taking a shine to it. I don't think I can live without my PC gaming for long.
My other system specs
I5 CPU
1920x1200 rez