getting a new card..
hey guys im getting a new video card because of my 8800gts crashing my computer. im wondering if its best to upgrade to a 260gtx? some of my specs are
Intel Quad Q6600 2.4ghz
6gig Ram but only 3.5 used for 32bit vista
geforce 8800gts 640mb
asus P5N-E SLI motherboard
Antec NeoPower 550 psu
Intel Quad Q6600 2.4ghz
6gig Ram but only 3.5 used for 32bit vista
geforce 8800gts 640mb
asus P5N-E SLI motherboard
Antec NeoPower 550 psu
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This is, however, unlikely. With 6 gigs of ram, page-related crashes shouldn't really be happening.
If your system is prime95 blend-stable for an extended period of time (I would define this as 3+ hours without a crash, some may prefer longer), then there's probably nothing wrong with the CPU or ram. If the crashes you are experiencing with your 8800gts occur in any game, it could at that point actually be the card.
If you don't, I suggest this little utility:
Furmark
Run it in Stability Testing mode for as long as it'll go (until it crashes, essentially). Watch what the card's temp gets to. If it's over 90 celsius, it could be a cooling problem. Temps in the 80 celsius range are quite warm, but most cards can tolerate that. 90+ is where it starts going critical.
If the wiring in the case looks like a spiderweb, try to clean it up to improve airflow
If there are any cards directly above or below the graphics card (particularly below), see if they can be relocated
If the interior of the case is dusty, buy a compressed air can and clean it out as best you can
If your case has extra fan mount points, buy fans to put in it (particularly if any are aimed at the graphics card)
Failing all this, get a new case with better airflow. My personal favorite at the moment is the cooler master HAF 932, although most offerings from cooler master and antec will do you fairly well.