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Question VRAM error on GPU. How to solve?

Apr 25, 2022
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Hi! I'm having an issue where my computer randomly freezes and where I have to hard reset my pc while playing games. I've run several tests such as cinebench, furmark, memtest, and all tests that can be found in OCCT. The only time I got errors was when I did the VRAM test. Is it safe to assume that it is the graphics card that is the issue here? Is there anything that I could possibly do to solve this problem or should I just RMA the graphics card since I still have a warranty?

System:
Asus rog strix b550-e
AMD 5600x
Rog strix 3070
Trident Z Neo 32gb (2x16)
Corsair RM850X
 
Memory errors can be one of six things:
1- overheating VRAM
2- bad GPU die
3- bad GPU solder ball
4- bad VRAM solder ball
5- bad VRAM die
6- noisy VRAM power rail

Apart from replacing thermal paste and pads, attempting to diagnose and fix the others would require soldering and void your warranty. If board temperatures look fine, then the RMA route is almost certainly your best option.