Windows 10: Potential GPU problems

Discus and support Potential GPU problems in Windows 10 Graphic Cards to solve the problem; Once again i have recently been experiencing some issues possibly with my GPU or some other part. Despite my system has been completely stable the past... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Graphic Cards' started by BobLeSaget, Jul 9, 2019.

  1. BOBLESAGET
    BobLeSaget Win User

    Potential GPU problems


    Once again i have recently been experiencing some issues possibly with my GPU or some other part. Despite my system has been completely stable the past 2 years, I've experienced two instances of a complete system freeze the past couple days. The first one was while gaming and what happened was the system instantly froze and the screen became a checkerboard of pink/green static squares. The second time however i was just watching a youtube video when it froze, but this time there were no unusual screen artifacts, just the screen as it was.

    At first i thought after the second time that there's a possibility that i might have an issue with the RAM instead, but after running 5 instances of Memtest at 2.1gb ram each with each one hitting about 350% passes without any errors, i feel like i'm back to square 1 on the possibility of it being a GPU issue.

    Is it possible that streaming videos can cause the gpu to lock up if hardware acceleration is enabled?

    Or another question might be if a GPU driver can spontaneously go bad and need a reinstall.

    :)
     
    BobLeSaget, Jul 9, 2019
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Windows 10 1709 System Restore problems...


    That seems to be an attempt at Option 2 in the tutorial, which requires you to
    a. Boot to a command prompt (Did you?)
    b. You then seem to be mixing steps 3,4 and 5, thus your command is incorrect.

    I suggest Option 1 is easier.

    If you still have problems, please repost listing each specific step and saying which option from the tutorial you are using. Thanks.
     
    dalchina, Jul 9, 2019
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  3. AXE0
    axe0 Win User
    B(lack)SOD after closing GPU demanding applications and games


    I would like to suggest 2 more things if you don't mind,
    1. Seat the GPU in another slot, if possible, and see if that helps anything
    2. Use the GPU in another system, if possible, this is a step to determine that it is really the GPU and not multiple defective slots or something else from the system.
     
    axe0, Jul 9, 2019
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Potential GPU problems

    GPU

    Hi Michael

    Open Device Manager (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

    Expand the Display Adapters section

    You should see your GPU listed, along with possibly an integrated graphics option

    If that is no listed there:

    Boot into BIOS (start your system, then on the manufacturers screen, repeatedly press the appropriate key (usually F2) to enter BIOS

    Under System Information, you should find your GPU listed

    If you still cannot find the GPU listing, what is the Make and exact Model No. of your PC - that will be printed on a sticker on the bottom casing . ..
     
    DaveM121, Jul 9, 2019
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