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Video hardware error
I've been using this GeForce 8800 Ultra with Windows 7 x64 since the release of Windows 7 with no problems. Had the latest (Nov 09) drivers installed.
Yesterday, I get a Video Hardware Error at 10am.
Then 4 errors at 9:30 pm - Video Hardware Error/Windows stopped working/Video Hardware Error/Shut down unexpectedly (with a BSOD).
Today I updated to the latest nVidia drivers from 1/19/2010, but get another Video Hardware Error at 11am and then 2 more just an hour ago.
I've had computers my whole life and my common sense is telling me that my video card is dying - or basically some bad memory on the card which is the same end result. Does anyone know of a program that will test my video memory and/or video card to see if it's on it's way out? All of these problems happened without even stressing the card - no gaming, just displaying a 1920x1200 windows desktop.
I've used ATI and nVidia cards back and forth (not to mention 3dfx in the old days:)). Because of driver issues, I'm firmly in the nVidia camp now and wouldn't buy an ATI. So what are the top of the line nVidia cards now? Back when I built my machine in Nov 2007, the 8800 Ultra was the top card. Is the 200 series the top now? I'm looking at the GTX 295 if I need to replace the 8800 Ultra.
Cheers.