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doronjosama) wrote2011-02-07 10:53 am
doronjosama) wrote2011-02-07 10:53 am
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Computer Issues....
I've been having some issues with my computer graphics for a month or so now; it's been throwing lots of texture errors in Warcraft, having odd pixel problems in the Sims 2. But I updated my drivers, and everything seemed to be working fine.
Finally this week, when playing Sims 2, I got blue/black screen errors. Since I have an nVidia video card and there are known errors with nVidia cards (especially any cards before the 9000 series, which I have), I thought it might be that and took the appropriate steps to try to fix the errors. (Playing in windowed mode, turning down certain shaders, etc.) It *appeared* to work.
Unfortunately, last night the fan on the card started making a horrific grinding noise, and then it crashed my PC with a nasty blue screen- a blue screen that told me some of my hardware was not working properly. (Crashed the PC when it was doing *nothing*, I might add- no programs open, just sitting there.) Sure enough, it was the card. It's just crapped out completely. It's not too surprising, since it was used (one of my co-workers gave it to me when he upgraded). The only issue now is that I need to get a new video card, but I'm still paying off Dito's last vet stay. -_-; So, the new card will have to wait a bit. And wouldn't you know it, NewEgg had a video card sale that ended *yesterday*. Doh!
Until I can get a new card, I won't likely be able to play any games on my PC. My PC is working fine with the onboard video it came with, so I can still do work (thank goodness!). But I seriously doubt I will be able to play WoW: Cataclysm with the onboard video, and I know I definitely can't play the Sims 2 (I have too much custom content and all the expansions).
Now, back to making complete backups of everything on my hard drive, just in case, and then it's work time.
Finally this week, when playing Sims 2, I got blue/black screen errors. Since I have an nVidia video card and there are known errors with nVidia cards (especially any cards before the 9000 series, which I have), I thought it might be that and took the appropriate steps to try to fix the errors. (Playing in windowed mode, turning down certain shaders, etc.) It *appeared* to work.
Unfortunately, last night the fan on the card started making a horrific grinding noise, and then it crashed my PC with a nasty blue screen- a blue screen that told me some of my hardware was not working properly. (Crashed the PC when it was doing *nothing*, I might add- no programs open, just sitting there.) Sure enough, it was the card. It's just crapped out completely. It's not too surprising, since it was used (one of my co-workers gave it to me when he upgraded). The only issue now is that I need to get a new video card, but I'm still paying off Dito's last vet stay. -_-; So, the new card will have to wait a bit. And wouldn't you know it, NewEgg had a video card sale that ended *yesterday*. Doh!
Until I can get a new card, I won't likely be able to play any games on my PC. My PC is working fine with the onboard video it came with, so I can still do work (thank goodness!). But I seriously doubt I will be able to play WoW: Cataclysm with the onboard video, and I know I definitely can't play the Sims 2 (I have too much custom content and all the expansions).
Now, back to making complete backups of everything on my hard drive, just in case, and then it's work time.
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