GPU memory probably dead

[Drizztcz]

Hey guys,
since yesterday I have problems with my GPU. It looks like the GPU memory is faulty, but because I don't have any experience with it, I'm not sure.
Problems occured out of the blue. I haven't changed anything in the hardware setup for months. I took some pictures with my camera, so hopefully they will help.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxxi9omogmwlMVVMUVFhS3lqTWs/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxxi9omogmwlbTZ1V21Od0d4QWc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxxi9omogmwlX2s0RlFHNGNTdW8/view?usp=sharing
These problesm occures all the time when I power up my PC.
My PC setup:
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 (rev 3.1)
Memories: Kingston 8GB KIT DDR3 1600MHz CL9 HyperX blue Edition
GPU: ASUS ENGTX560 DCII OC/2DI/1GD5
CPU Cooling: NOCTUA NH-U9B SE2
Power supply: Seasonic SS-650HT-F3
HDD: OCZ Vertex 3 Series 120GB + couple classic HDDs as storage
And sorry about any grammar mistakes, I'm not from the UK or States ;-)

 

[coozie7]

Do you see these problems in the BIOS screens? If so it's probably time to change the card because errors seen in the BIOS screens are caused by hardware faults not driver problems.

 

[Drizztcz]

Sadly it is in the bios screen as well. Problem is, that I'm not sure if it is the card or not.

 

[coozie7]

If you're seeing this kind of artefact in the BIOS screen it's almost a certainty the card is faulty.
Before throwing it against a wall or jumping on it try:
Remove and reseat the card, paying close attention to make sure it engages fully with the PCI-E slot and is well secured with the locking screw.
Swap video cables.
Use another video output.
If at all possible, put the card into another system, if you don't have one available (friend, neighbour, relation) try your local small computer store, although most will ask for a diagnostic fee they may waive it if you purchase a replacement from them-just watch the prices, it may work out cheaper to pay the fee and save more by purchasing online.

 

[sz0ty0l4]

fastest way to determine if your gpu is faulty:
uninstall gpu from motherboard. plug your display cable into your motherboard. boot up with integrated gpu. if system boots and artifacts disapeard, your gpu is 100% faulty. Then you should purchase a new gpu.

If the artifacts are still there after booting up from igpu( with gpu uninstalled from mb) then maybe something else is the reason , but i see little chance for this.

 

[coozie7]

^ Thought of that, but his MB has no onboard graphics.

 

[sz0ty0l4]

sshhhh sorry then. 😛 anyway ususally these artifacts are caused by a faulty gpu..

 

[coozie7]

Agreed, artefacts during POST are almost always expensive bad news, just covering all the bases.

 

[Drizztcz]

Thank for the advices guys. I have already bought new 960 series and it works perfectly ;-)

 

[sz0ty0l4]

grats, thats a nice upgrade ;d