The only rescue will be a replacement mainboard - this one has a bad GPU.
Given that the system is upward of 10 years old -- it may not be worth the cost and trouble. If you're otherwise happy with the system, look around for a used system - it'll likely be the same cost or less than what you'll pay for a board alone.
well Ive had exactly this error and some success by heating up the graphics card with a heat gun and reseating the heat sink. it works for a few months the goes again. I found this link while looking for an explanation , I guess it is about reflowing the solder joints to the chip. I had wondered if there was a way to do it better ?
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The only rescue will be a replacement mainboard - this one has a bad GPU.
Given that the system is upward of 10 years old -- it may not be worth the cost and trouble. If you're otherwise happy with the system, look around for a used system - it'll likely be the same cost or less than what you'll pay for a board alone.
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December 19th, 2020 08:00
well Ive had exactly this error and some success by heating up the graphics card with a heat gun and reseating the heat sink. it works for a few months the goes again. I found this link while looking for an explanation , I guess it is about reflowing the solder joints to the chip. I had wondered if there was a way to do it better ?