Question Why have my graphics betrayed me? :(

[lewaz]

My specs:
gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H rev 1.1 (no info about beep codes on the official manual)
corsair cx500
i7 3770k
2x 8gb RAM g.skill ares ddr3-1866

With integrated graphics I get 1 long beep & 2 short beeps.

With dedicated graphic cards i get random freezes and have to reboot, sometimes I get the beeps until I jiggle the cables about (hit it with a hammer style):

• Gigabyte GV-R927XOC-2GD (Worked fine for years)
• Asus gt 640 (Was my first card and upgraded to the gigabyte. Re-installed again after problems started to get worse.)

I've tried switching the ram slots. I've tried using only one slot.

My suspicion is that either the motherboard is starting to fail - (sometimes doesn't recognize audio jack inputs also) or that the power supply is not working well.

What do you think I should try?

 

[rgd1101]

it fail with just igpu? what the cpu temp?

 

[lewaz]

it fail with just igpu? what the cpu temp?

Cpu temps with both cards never got over 60-70ºC.
And yes... with igpu it gives me the beeps.
Question: if I disconnect the dedicated gpu, the pc should automatically try to boot with onboard graphics, right?

 

[DSzymborski]

Cpu temps with both cards never got over 60-70ºC.
And yes... with igpu it gives me the beeps.
Question: if I disconnect the dedicated gpu, the pc should automatically try to boot with onboard graphics, right?

If you're reconnecting the cables to the motherboard.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Question: if I disconnect the dedicated gpu, the pc should automatically try to boot with onboard graphics, right?

In theory, it should automatically revert back, but if you manually changed it in BIOS beforehand, it might require a manual switch back.

-Wolf sends

 

[littleleo]

Yes, it sounds like your motherboard is failing, start saving up for a new build. Not a bad time for a new build lots of new models coming out this summer.

 

[lewaz]

Yes, it sounds like your motherboard is failing, start saving up for a new build. Not a bad time for a new build lots of new models coming out this summer.

But that would mean... new board, new cpu & ram as a minimum no? $$$$ I don't think there are many 3rd gen i7 compatible boards around anymore. Or can you still get them relatively cheap?

 

[lewaz]

If you're reconnecting the cables to the motherboard.

Sorry, what cable do you mean? Thanks

 

[rscheetah30]

I have an i5 3570k, I live in Brazil and I can still find lots of motherboards for it here(new and used).
If you live in north America or Europe it'll probably be even easier to find one for your i7.

 

[littleleo]

I have an i5-3570K and I live in the USA, and the Ivy Bridge motherboards are all EOL so if I need one I'm SOL so its off to Amazon or EBay and hope one is available there. Going to take a good look at the AMD 3000s this July.