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  • Video card failure.

    Ever had a video card failure? What are the symptons and what upgrade card is suitable for a MacPro?


  • Sorry to hear this Paul, was it overheating?


  • No idea Erik.

    What has happened - is on my main working computer (MacPro Early 2008 3.0ghz) linked to  a 30 inch Apple cinema screen, the screen just goes into pixillation and then turns blue and freezes. My guess at the moment is that its the video card. If memory serves me, I think the card supplied in those days was a Radeon 2600 XT. If it is the card and not for example, a memory issue also, then I will need to get a new card. I have no real idea, but the Radeon 5770 looks it will work. I might go down another route soon and get an iMac 27 inch i7 with a Thunderbolt Raid, but need to do more research into that.


  • Hello Paul and Erik,

     

    I've been away for a while gents but I'm back now, (seeing a lot of new names) I'm glad to see that some of the "old school" crew is still here on the forum too though.

     

    Anyway, to your problem Paul. I use a PC so maybe there's a difference but if the video card is about to take a crap you should see all sorts of artifacts displayed on your monitor, and I don't mean artifacts of the ancient antiquity variety either, I mean pixilation, wavy lines, and ghost images chasing your mouse all over the screen.

     

    Does your machine crash?  If so, pay attention to the error code that displays.  if there's a bunch of numbers with "Radeon" in there somewhere then you'll know. 

     

    Sometimes, this problem can be solved by just reinstalling the drivers for the card.  Depends on the age of the machine.  If you don't have the disc you should be able to download the drivers from the Internet.  On a PC you can install the drivers in "Safe Mode."  I can't remember if there is an equivalent on the Mac.

     

    I hope this helps or gives you some ideas at least.

    Good to be back.


  • I've had several Video Cards go down over the years (PC),

    and eventually started using high end cooling pads for the Laptops,

    and overclocker cooling fan upgrades for the Desktops.

    While Overclockers tend to be kids (17 - 45 years old) living in their parents basements,

    and playing video games, there is some valid technology associated with that culture.

    Here's a link you might find helpful:



    Have a great day,

    Ian[8-|]