Graphics card shuts down during gameplay. Immediate action required.
Graphics card shuts down during gameplay. Immediate action required.
He mentioned the memory temperature problem, noting the thermal pads haven’t been swapped out since purchase. It’s unclear if the original ones are still present, and if they are, this seems similar to the overheating issue I experienced with Need For Speed on my Radeon Mobility 9600 when the Pentium M caused temperatures to rise.
You're suggesting that restarting right away and playing again might trigger a quicker crash. It seems like you're prioritizing components over cost, wanting both the thermal pads and PSU for longevity. If the thermal pads seem to be the issue, it's worth keeping the PSU, but if they fail, swapping the old PSU with a new one would be wise.
I'll test the suggestion from Pixelfie first, as it seems similar. If crashes stop with both PCI-E 6-pin connectors, the issue is likely the PSU. If problems persist, I'll attempt to replace the thermal pads.