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Zanvador
Junior Member
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01-02-2026, 11:49 AM
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Have you seen this before? It usually occurs when CPU usage is over 50% or RAM usage reaches 50%.
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Zanvador
01-02-2026, 11:49 AM #1

Have you seen this before? It usually occurs when CPU usage is over 50% or RAM usage reaches 50%.

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superdjpvp
Member
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01-23-2026, 08:55 AM
#2
That looks like VRAM corruption to me. What GPU do you have and how old is it? Also, have you updated drivers recently? If possible run Memtestx86 (via a live USB)
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superdjpvp
01-23-2026, 08:55 AM #2

That looks like VRAM corruption to me. What GPU do you have and how old is it? Also, have you updated drivers recently? If possible run Memtestx86 (via a live USB)

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CCSparkles
Junior Member
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01-23-2026, 01:55 PM
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I'm working with an AFOX GT610 that uses a driver from 2016, but it won't update to a newer one. I considered the option and decided to replace it with a Sapphire RX550 ix model.
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CCSparkles
01-23-2026, 01:55 PM #3

I'm working with an AFOX GT610 that uses a driver from 2016, but it won't update to a newer one. I considered the option and decided to replace it with a Sapphire RX550 ix model.

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morimori726
Junior Member
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01-29-2026, 11:21 AM
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Well, this card seems quite outdated, which could be the problem. I noticed a GT555M on a laptop that showed similar issues, and eventually it would crash under stress. To try extending its lifespan, you might consider using tools like MSI Afterburner to lower the GPU VRAM speed by a few hundred MHz. This will decrease performance but could help it run longer.
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morimori726
01-29-2026, 11:21 AM #4

Well, this card seems quite outdated, which could be the problem. I noticed a GT555M on a laptop that showed similar issues, and eventually it would crash under stress. To try extending its lifespan, you might consider using tools like MSI Afterburner to lower the GPU VRAM speed by a few hundred MHz. This will decrease performance but could help it run longer.

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nasse9
Junior Member
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01-29-2026, 01:08 PM
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that is true and i realy dont care much for that card but i just bought the rx 550 4g oc from my local pc shop and ill swap it out and give it a whirl. i wont use msi afterburner as i find that the gt 610 is the only card that is not high end that i have left which the fan still works.
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nasse9
01-29-2026, 01:08 PM #5

that is true and i realy dont care much for that card but i just bought the rx 550 4g oc from my local pc shop and ill swap it out and give it a whirl. i wont use msi afterburner as i find that the gt 610 is the only card that is not high end that i have left which the fan still works.

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LaniBooster
Senior Member
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01-29-2026, 02:00 PM
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I don't get why you avoid MSI Afterburner. It only harms cards when you overclock, not underclock. Actually, underclocking can even extend a card's life; it just runs slower.
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LaniBooster
01-29-2026, 02:00 PM #6

I don't get why you avoid MSI Afterburner. It only harms cards when you overclock, not underclock. Actually, underclocking can even extend a card's life; it just runs slower.

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jerrydog01
Senior Member
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01-29-2026, 09:21 PM
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since i’m not sure how to operate it, i’m still grasping the concepts. i get wattman but not afterburner.
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jerrydog01
01-29-2026, 09:21 PM #7

since i’m not sure how to operate it, i’m still grasping the concepts. i get wattman but not afterburner.