Signs Your Graphics Card May Be Dying
- Twin Cities Computer Repair Shop
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
When it comes to computers, they tend to have a lot of different parts that make them work. The graphics card is one very important piece of hardware that may start to cause problems when it starts to die. Today, Chipheads Computer Repair in Richfield, MN will be discussing various signs that your graphics card may be at the end of its lifespan. Have additional questions? Interested in a free estimate? Contact our computer repair shop to get started.
Indicators You May Need A New Graphics Card
Visual:
Visual issues are extremely common when a graphics card starts dying. Distorted images, screen flickering, random lines, and even pixelated colors may occur. In other situations the screen may be black or completely blank.
Auditory Clues:
Many people aren’t aware that failing hardware can also lead to auditory clues such as fans becoming louder or even buzzing and clicking sounds.
Performance:
You may also start to notice performance issues as your graphics card (and other hardware) go bad. Games and programs may start to crash or even fail to launch completely. You may notice your computer running slower, even when not using intensive programs. Frame rate can also suffer, leading to stuttering during games or videos.
Other:
Some other things to look out for that may inculcate your graphics card is at its end of life include blue screens of dead, freezing, random shutdowns, and overheating.
Can Your Richfield Computer Repair Shop Replace My Graphics Card?
We can! At Chipheads Computer Repair we can replace most hardware your computer may have. In some instances, it may be recommended to just invest in a new computer (typically laptops) but we’ll always do our best to recommend what is best for your budget/needs.
Contact Our Richfield Computer Repair Shop Today
Think your graphics card may be having problems? Experiencing issues with other computer hardware? Interested in an inspection of your device? For any of your needs, simply contact Chipheads Computer Repair, we’re always happy to help.
