Deaththrows of an old vid card

[Plan B]

Just checking if I missed something.

I have started to get graphical glitches this week on my old pc I use for downloading/playing media.
From vague vertical lines, dots and patterns across the screen to fullblown Jackson Pollock.
I'm almost certain it's the video card (ATI 9700pro) overheating/being tired of life after 5 years of abuse.


Actions taken:

- latest drivers
- card out/vaccuum/card in
- format (!)


It's no biggie, I can just pick up some cheapo new card, but I want to make sure I'm not overlooking something and the problem remains, even with a new card.
Can't imagine what, particularly since the problem isn't there when I use the onboard video.


TIA

[Foo]

Cheap quick fix may be to remove, clean, then re-apply the HSF on the card.

But otherwise yeah sounds like it's giving up.

[Plan B]

Thanks for the advice, but I don't think I'll bother.
I'll pick up a card after work because I have got myself some serious TV watching to do tonight.

[a13n]

No offence meant, but let's just expect Plan B's Plan B.

[Nightshade]

a13n, stop posting on this website. Every single member here thinks you're a fucking idiot.