Dying graphics card (?)

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  1. DaveVader

    DaveVader Fast Action Response Team

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    I was playing some Far Cry 2 earlier, like normal, running smooth no issues, I start it up again after taking a break, it doesn't load, I get a message about drivers not loading but the issue was resolved, I try it again, I get a reboot and now have loads of artefacts on both monitors. I reinstalled the drivers to no avail and now I'm stuck with what to do. I'm using Vista 64 and it's on the rig in my sig.

    My graphics card isn't running hot, it isn't overclocked, nothing has changed since the last time I played any games. I wanted to update my graphics card but wanted to wait.
    It works for browsing, not for gaming.
     
  2. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Does it work in other games?
     
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    DaveVader Fast Action Response Team

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    Games are failing to launch through Steam and through desktop short cuts for some reason, this is some weird sh*t
     
  4. DaveVader

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    the weird artefacts seem to have gone after a restart (like the seventh time) but I load up FC2 and it artefacts like crazy so I quit quickly. Try another game, nothing will load!
     
  5. DaveVader

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    Well I reinstalled Windows and reinstalled the drivers to see if it would work, it really hasn't. Windows doesn't boot and I keep getting a BSOD saying about graphics drivers. Think I will give Scan a ring tomorrow.
     

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