Signs that there is a problem with the graphics card and how to bypass it

If we consider that the central processor is the managing mind and the brain responsible for managing everything small and large in the computer, then the graphic card (screen card) is one of the lobes of this brain responsible for displaying visuals and processing graphic graphics in games and professional business programs.

 

Unfortunately, like most computer hardware components, the graphics card is at the top of the hierarchy of parts most prone to encountering unexpected problems. In most cases, a professional and experienced user in dealing with hardware parts will be able to locate the fault and fix it in a matter of seconds. But for new users, it can be frustrating especially for those who are inexperienced in understanding these issues.

 

Therefore, let us explain to you through the following lines a group of the most important common problems facing the user and the cause of them being the graphic card, and how we can work to solve and bypass them

 

 

First of all, graphics card problems vary in the way they appear and methods of treatment, starting from the state of the entire system freezing (lag), passing through the problem of the blue screen, nicknamed the screen of death,

 

And even frequent random restarts of the computer. Remember that these problems may be caused by any component in the hardware other than the graphics card, but at the same time it is one of the most common problems that graphics cards face during a malfunction in the internal components or even in the driver’s driver identification.

 

White dots and color lines

 

Because the graphics card is responsible for displaying images, you may encounter the common problem with Artifacts that range from white dots and lines appearing in separate places on the screen or even covering the entire screen with these strange lines and dots.

 

Graphics card fan loudness

 

It is normal, as soon as the operating system boots, to hear the sound of all the computer fans as if it were a jet taking off from the runway, starting from the power supply fan, the processor, and even the fans of the box, but if you discover that this sound is emitted by the fans of the graphics card alone, this is living evidence of There is a problem with the graphics card.

 

system collapse

 

While playing some games, you may encounter the black screen for a few moments and then suddenly exit to the desktop interface. If you notice the alert with an exclamation mark symbol above the graphics card icon, which indicates the collapse of the graphics card definition, this is one of the signs that there is a problem in graphic card.

 

black screen

 

You may encounter a completely black screen without displaying any details on the screen, and then your options are limited to relying on the internal graphics card to be sure of the exact source of the problem, and whether it is related to the screen itself or the connection cables, but if it turns out that everything works perfectly during Dependence on the integrated graphics processor - This is another indication of a problem with the graphics card.

 

What you should do

 

In the event that any of the previous indicators are related to the graphics card, they are often indications that it is dying and on its way to stopping completely, although it does not necessarily mean that the graphic card is damaged, so before you make your final decision to buy a new graphic card, you must follow the following steps to make sure what If there is a chance that the graphic card will work perfectly again or not.

 

Install another graphics card driver

 

Although most of the problems may be related to old graphics cards while trying modern games, it is possible that you will encounter newer cards as well,

 

In most cases, the old version of the graphics card drivers or that are not fully compatible with the operating system may harm the stability of the card’s work, and this problem will certainly remain until you make sure that you install the latest graphics card drivers that are compatible with your card and your operating system.

 

So if you are not sure about the driver version, you should visit the "Drivers" section of the official pages of the websites for your graphics card, whether it is Intel, NVIDIA or AMD, and make sure to download and install the latest drivers.

 

High temperatures

 

Intense and more complex graphics can put a heavy load on some weak graphics cards, and if you press for long periods of time on these cards, it will result in a noticeable increase in temperature, and as a result you will face many problems such as automatic game exit, system crash or restart the computer on its own.

 

In this case, you should check the temperatures constantly and be assured that there are no traces of dust and dust that may hinder the movement of the fans, it is necessary to clean the card from the inside periodically and change the paste material if necessary, and you can also use programs and tools to organize the work of the fans, as it is a tool MSI Afterburner is one of the best tools out there.

 

Make sure that the graphics card is installed in the PCI Express expansion ports

 

The problem that the card is not firmly installed in the PCIe X16 slot on the motherboard can cause many errors. In addition, it should be noted that the power supply cables responsible for passing the power supply to the graphic card are connected very tightly and correctly.

 

Make sure the display cable is securely connected

 

Also, the wrong connection of the cable connected to the display and any of the graphics cards can cause many problems while displaying pictures and videos on the screen, so it is necessary to make sure that the cable is connected tightly or even change it if you feel that there is a technical problem resulting from its use.

 

Make sure the screen is safe

 

In most cases, our focus is on the graphics card, completely ignoring that most problems can be caused by damage or malfunction in the hardware of the screen itself. So, if it turns out that all the attempts we made previously are not worthy of finding a positive solution, then you have no choice but to completely replace the screen or the graphics card, then you will make sure for yourself which one is causing the problem.