System removes graphics card during gaming.
System removes graphics card during gaming.
Hello Everyone.
I’d like to start by saying thank you all. I’ve been using the site for a while now, and whenever I encounter a computer problem, I can usually find a solution here.
I’m reaching out because I need assistance with something. I’ve tried a few upgrades—received an x58m MSI motherboard, an i7 processor, and a GTX 750 Ti. All drivers seem current, but I don’t see any Windows updates showing up, and I haven’t found any updates for the BIOS on the MSI website.
The issue arises when playing games like World of Warcraft, Fallout 4, or Dragon Age Inquisition. On high or maximum settings, everything runs smoothly, but suddenly the monitor goes black and displays a “no signal” message. The computer then makes noises suggesting something was uninstalled or removed.
To fix this, I have to turn off the PC via the power button and restart it. Once that’s done, things work again until the problem recurs. I can reduce these interruptions by lowering my graphics card’s clock speed, though I don’t want to disable it completely.
If anyone has any advice or can help me resolve this, I would really appreciate it. I’ll share any details about the computer as soon as possible. Thank you all.
Down clocking? Are you adjusting from the default settings or just reducing the overclock? It’s probably the unstable GPU clocks causing crashes, not the memory clocks. If the GPU is overheating, it may shut down and display a black screen. Keep an eye on the temperatures. This has happened before—I kept questioning why it would turn off during games until I noticed a blocked fan wire. Make sure your fans are working properly and monitor the temps.
Down clocking? Are you adjusting it below the default settings or simply reducing the overclock? It's probably the unstable GPU clocks that are causing issues, rather than the memory clocks. If the GPU clocks are erratic, it will crash and display a black screen. Keep an eye on your temperatures. This has happened to me too—I kept questioning why it would shut down during games until I realized a fan obstruction was the cause. Make sure your fans are working properly and monitor the temps.
Hi, thank you for your message. From what I understand, I’m downclocking from the default settings. I’m not familiar with overclocking at all. My main board includes an OC switch, but using it actually made the issue worse. I’ve looked through the manual and set it to the default position. I use MSI Afterburner for the downclocking, adjusting the Core Clock and Memory Clock to -150, which helps reduce occurrences, though it still happens. I should have included my OS, which is Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 Bit. The current temperature is around 50°C, and all fans seem to be functioning properly.
I would attempt a new installation of the driver. Obtain and execute DDU to completely eliminate the current driver, followed by downloading the most recent Nvidia driver.
Hello, thank you for reaching out. From what I understand, I’m downclocking from the default settings. I’m not familiar with overclocking; I’m aware my mainboard has an OC switch, but using it made the issue worse. I’ve checked the manual and set it to default. I use MSI Afterburner for downclocking, adjusting Core Clock and Memory Clock to -150, which reduces occurrences but doesn’t eliminate them entirely. I forgot to include my operating system in the post—I’m currently running Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 Bit. The temperature I see is around 50°C, and all fans are functioning properly.
As mentioned by another user, you might want to try reinstalling your driver for the GTX 750 Ti. Here’s the direct link to the latest official drivers: Game Ready 373.06, compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1:
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/37...l-whql.exe (336MB)
Please let me know if you need further assistance or confirmation on the reinstall process!
I have attempted a full fresh installation, using DDU in safe mode to clear all traces. I usually rely on Geforce experience for the latest drivers, but do you think I should skip it? I have also tried a complete reinstall of my Win 7 Ult and still face the same issues. I plan to reinstall the drivers via the link without Geforce Experience once I get home from work. Thank you for your ongoing support.
I attempted the complete fresh Driver install from the link given, but the issue persisted. I followed the advice from think ravenjedmanicdao regarding overheating, used MSI Afterburner to boost fan speed, and have managed to run Fallout 4 on Ultra without any underclocking so far. The problem hasn't happened yet, though it remains uncertain. I'm still cautious but hopeful it could work now. I'll share more updates as I continue testing. Thank you for your responses.
I attempted the complete fresh Driver install from the link given, but the issue persisted. I followed the advice from think ravenjedmanicdao about overheating and used MSI Afterburner to boost fan speed. So far, I've managed to run Fallout 4 on Ultra without any underclocking, and the problem hasn't happened yet. It's still uncertain but could work now. I'll update later as I continue testing. Thanks for your responses!