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Go ahead..should I try switching to VGA? Would that possibly stop the BSODs?
Some hardware seems to be at fault here since the lines appear in Safe Mode and with another monitor. The would seem to rule out drivers and software.
Try pulling the GPU and reseating it and cables if any. Sorry if you've done this I didn't take the time to re-re-read the whole thread.
Leave the GPU card out and try onboard graphics if you have it.
No problem, I'm grateful as it is to have you guys here anyways.
I just went to Best Buy to have them diagnose my problem, they tld me it was the cause of a virus and that they'd get rid of it for me for $189. I told them I'd handle the problem myself. My question is: Is a virus powerful enough to cause lines/tearing AND bsod?
Also, does disabling the card via Device Manager work the same way as taking out my card? If it's not I'll try taking out the actual card.
The Geek squad isn't geeky at all. For their fix you'd have lost your data and had a clean install, it's the only thing they know.
I don't think a virus would do this, but I could be wrong. You can try disabling the card in DV then attach the monitor to the board video.
you could try running this, it's fairly good.
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Hello!
It's been about 7-8 months since this topic, and unfortunately the problem has arisen again. I tried reformatting my computer since it worked last time. It however, has not worked this time around. I'm still getting the same STOPx116 bsod as before.
My specs have not changed. I'm still using Speccy to check temps: They usually hover around 50 degrees celsius on idle and rise to 60-ish under load. I installed Riva Tuner to increase my fan speeds(I have them at 60%-75%). It doesnt seem like my gpu is overheating. I could upload the minidumps again but they're the same as before.
Has my card died?