Faulty graphics card or bad drivers?

[matthjh]

I am randomly getting an error message that states:

"Display driver stopped responding and has recovered
Display driver NVIDIA Windows Kernel Mode Driver, version 285.62 stopped responding and has successfully recovered."

It blacks my screen out for roughly 5 seconds and then comes back. Its nothing major, or so I hope, but what does it really mean?

Should I revert to older drivers or is it time to upgrade the GC?! I am currently running a PNY 460x...

 

[rolli59]

If it happened after upgrade of drivers roll back, if not update if still after those steps possibly card failing or overheating, check and clean cooler on card.