My computer is back up!, ... new vid card solved the problem Options

[steel]

After several aggravating days working on this, I weeded it down to my old 6800 ultra vid card that crashed my computer.

So, I now have a new vid card and all is back up and running. I got the best deal I could find locally for a card that is Directx 10 ready, a BFG GeForce 8600 GT OC for $139 after rebates.

Here's a link on the deal, in case anyone else needs it:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_in...uct_code=346312

[{CuF}crazycanuck]

i tried to edit my post but can't seem to do it..soooooooooooo

i was thinking...scary eh??

Is it worth a small upgrade to the higher proc ...amd 3700 754 socket(there pretty cheap) and maybe O/C'ing my graphics card. i have been playing around and got it 50 mhz over default settings from 400 to 450 and i was able to bump memory bus up 30 and it tested stable. I did see my Gpu temps pop up to 60c and they usually max out at 52-53c. i have a tonne of cooling in my case. i'm just afraid of frying my graphics card... and i have never overclocked before..

[M@ster of Dis@ster]

i tried to edit my post but can't seem to do it..soooooooooooo

i was thinking...scary eh??

Is it worth a small upgrade to the higher proc ...amd 3700 754 socket(there pretty cheap) and maybe O/C'ing my graphics card. i have been playing around and got it 50 mhz over default settings from 400 to 450 and i was able to bump memory bus up 30 and it tested stable. I did see my Gpu temps pop up to 60c and they usually max out at 52-53c. i have a tonne of cooling in my case. i'm just afraid of frying my graphics card... and i have never overclocked before..

I'd guess your system would do a simple lock up long before you cooked it. There's also probably a utility to test your video cards temperature? YOu could check that after a gaming session if you're worried.