My Computer Specs:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3000MHz
GPU: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 768mb, Driver version: 266.58
RAM: 4gb
PSU: OCZ Technology, OCZGXS600, 600W
Problem:
Whenever I play Starcraft 2, I get this error within 15 minutes of playing, and eventually my game either crashes, or my computer will crash.
I've only ran into this problem when I upgraded my video card to the GTX460, from my GTX260. Ever since this upgrade, my StarCraft 2 games would keep flashing black screens, which is the effect of the failing driver. This problem only happens when I play StarCraft 2. I haven't tried playing any other games.
Other problems that I've encountered with this card:
- Sometimes when I turn on my computer (when it is Off, not standby/hibernation/etc.), my display will show no visuals, but will indicate that there is a detectable device via the DVI channel. In order to turn on my visuals, I'd have to restart my computer (through blind keyboard pressing, or hard reset).
Stuff I've tried/suspected:
- I upgraded to driver version 266.58 in hoping that it will fix this problem, but it still persists.
- I've tried downgrading to an older driver (258.96), and I still get this problem as well.
- I've been using Driver Sweeper to cleanly uninstall my old drivers before installing new ones (ran in safemode).
- Shouldn't be an overheating issue since this problem happens within 15-30 minutes of play. Currently, my card idles at 35 degrees.
- I've also done the Free Performance Boost that EVGA offers for the GTX400 series (similar to a firmware upgrade)
- I suspected that it is possible that I don't have enough power from my PSU, so I've unplugged all HDD other than my main HDD, and the problem persists.
- I've tried switching displays.
- I've tried using an HDMI cable instead of a DVI cable.
- I have not overclocked it.
I'm all out of ideas. I'm starting to think I just have a faulty gfx card.
I've been pulling my hair out the past few days, so any help regarding this problem is much appreciated!
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3000MHz
GPU: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 768mb, Driver version: 266.58
RAM: 4gb
PSU: OCZ Technology, OCZGXS600, 600W
Problem:
Whenever I play Starcraft 2, I get this error within 15 minutes of playing, and eventually my game either crashes, or my computer will crash.
I've only ran into this problem when I upgraded my video card to the GTX460, from my GTX260. Ever since this upgrade, my StarCraft 2 games would keep flashing black screens, which is the effect of the failing driver. This problem only happens when I play StarCraft 2. I haven't tried playing any other games.
Other problems that I've encountered with this card:
- Sometimes when I turn on my computer (when it is Off, not standby/hibernation/etc.), my display will show no visuals, but will indicate that there is a detectable device via the DVI channel. In order to turn on my visuals, I'd have to restart my computer (through blind keyboard pressing, or hard reset).
Stuff I've tried/suspected:
- I upgraded to driver version 266.58 in hoping that it will fix this problem, but it still persists.
- I've tried downgrading to an older driver (258.96), and I still get this problem as well.
- I've been using Driver Sweeper to cleanly uninstall my old drivers before installing new ones (ran in safemode).
- Shouldn't be an overheating issue since this problem happens within 15-30 minutes of play. Currently, my card idles at 35 degrees.
- I've also done the Free Performance Boost that EVGA offers for the GTX400 series (similar to a firmware upgrade)
- I suspected that it is possible that I don't have enough power from my PSU, so I've unplugged all HDD other than my main HDD, and the problem persists.
- I've tried switching displays.
- I've tried using an HDMI cable instead of a DVI cable.
- I have not overclocked it.
I'm all out of ideas. I'm starting to think I just have a faulty gfx card.
I've been pulling my hair out the past few days, so any help regarding this problem is much appreciated!