So, for a few weeks I've had problems when trying to play games. Some of them like GTA IV, crash almost inmediately, COD 4 and MW can be played for a while before they crash, The Witcher sometimes plays perfectly but sometimes won't even start, etc.
I think my PSU is fine, and it surely is not a software issue since I reformatted my PC and installed the newest drivers. The computer's case is now open to allow better airflow, and I checked all the fans, they work fine. Most likely my video card is failing (an overcloked EVGA 9800GX2).
So, I need a new video card but I've been out of the loop in regards to hardware for a year and a half. My mobo is a Gigabyte P35 DSL3, my CPU is a E8400 at 3GHz, I have 4 gigs of ram, and this is my PSU. My desktop has a 1680x1050 resolution.
Is the ATI 5870 a good option? Would there be bottlenecks in my system? My PSU yields enough power?
Thanks in advance
I think my PSU is fine, and it surely is not a software issue since I reformatted my PC and installed the newest drivers. The computer's case is now open to allow better airflow, and I checked all the fans, they work fine. Most likely my video card is failing (an overcloked EVGA 9800GX2).
So, I need a new video card but I've been out of the loop in regards to hardware for a year and a half. My mobo is a Gigabyte P35 DSL3, my CPU is a E8400 at 3GHz, I have 4 gigs of ram, and this is my PSU. My desktop has a 1680x1050 resolution.
Is the ATI 5870 a good option? Would there be bottlenecks in my system? My PSU yields enough power?
Thanks in advance