[daz6215]

hi guys my pc has started freezing and crashing during smoe game demos i downloaded recently, i have checked the memory which passed whaich kind of makes me think it may be my gpu, i have just ran the ati tool to scan for artifacts but have no idea what any of it means ! is my gpu starting to fail here are the results
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D Successfully connected to driver, version 130
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D Scanning for ATI VGA Cards...
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D Scanning for NVIDIA VGA Cards...
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D Found NVIDIA device: 0x10DE 0x0090 bus 1 dev 0
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D fbPhy: 0x0, mmrPhy: 0xC0000000.
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D mmapped mmr to 0x2010000
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D F75373 temp chip detection: failed (VendorID)
2008-02-26 18:31:01 D ADT7473 temp chip detection: success
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D Successfully connected to driver, version 130
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D Scanning for ATI VGA Cards...
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D Scanning for NVIDIA VGA Cards...
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D Found NVIDIA device: 0x10DE 0x0090 bus 1 dev 0
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D fbPhy: 0x0, mmrPhy: 0xC0000000.
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D mmapped mmr to 0x2010000
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D F75373 temp chip detection: failed (VendorID)
2008-02-26 18:37:54 D ADT7473 temp chip detection: success
2008-02-26 18:39:59 I Scan for Artifacts started... Core: 275.00 MHz Memory: 1200.00 MHz
2008-02-26 18:39:59 I Scan for Artifacts running for: 0:00:00
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.29. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.29. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.29. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.29. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.29. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.31. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.32. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.34. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.35. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.37. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.38. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
2008-02-26 18:40:39 I Artifacts detected after 00:40.40. 2 pixels don't match.
can anyone help please!
thanks
AMD 4400
7800GTX 512
N force 4
2 gig ram

[Niverive]

Artifacts show up as discolored, distorted pixels when playing 3d rendered graphics, nowadays anyways, they are caused by your GPU overheating most of the time, or a dying GPU, can you check your GPU temp? Onboard video chips aren't designed for more than just casual gaming, see if your Nvidia Controls will tell your GPU temp, otherwise you can try downloading a tool like Rivatuner to get your GPU temp, post back your temp if possible.

[B.S.O.D.]

Do what Niverive said. Also, I've seen artifacts from badly seated cards. Obviously, first turn off your computer, then unplug the power cable and remove and reinsert your 7800 to make sure it is in all the way.

[Luke]

i know this is a little late but it is a good idea to press the power buttona few times after unplugging you power cord, this discharges any remaining power.

[daz6215]

thanks guys for the replys,
ihave since taken out the card and reseated it and it does apear to be stable again! still getting artifact errors though!

[Niverive]

you should still post temps then

[daz6215]

gpu temp idles at about 42 c and about 70 c under load