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Purple squares when I play a game

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by XxSkateguyxX, Mar 15, 2012.

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  1. XxSkateguyxX Newcomer, in training

    Guys when I play ARMA II or any game.. there are purple squares on my screen. At first, it was manageable. It didn't affect how I played the game. But later on, it got worse and worse!:( To the point that my game crashes. But when I play Assassins Creed, if I alt+tab out the purple spots are gone but later on it crashes. Can anyone help me with my problem? By the way, I'm using an HP Pavilion dv5
    XxSkateguyxX, Mar 15, 2012
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  2. existnz Newcomer, in training

    ^^

    in my opinion ur video card its about to blow up :)but u still can try update ur driver...
    if not .. lower graphic on ur game

    But listen other ppl opinions :)
    existnz, Mar 15, 2012
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  3. Cinders TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,312   +12

    Colored squares usually means the card is broken. Do you get the odd colors during the boot sequence?
    Cinders, Mar 15, 2012
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  4. XxSkateguyxX Newcomer, in training

    I've tried that MULTIPLE TIMES and it still doesnt work :'(
    XxSkateguyxX, Mar 17, 2012
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  5. XxSkateguyxX Newcomer, in training

    No problems with that only during gaming and very rarely on youtube like 1/10 chance
    XxSkateguyxX, Mar 17, 2012
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  6. Leeky TechSpot Moderator Posts: 4,344   +59

    GPU's don't tend to blow up, they either stop working, or start to display odd colours or artifacts, then eventually stop working completely.

    As much as it pains me to say it, its not going to cause the computer to instantly combust, or blow up like a balloon or anything.

    It could be that the GPU is overheating, and needs to be stripped and cleaned, then have new thermal paste added before being fitted back together. Its a long shot though, but might be worth your time.

    EDIT: Its a laptop, so I'd say it's likely a bad integrated GPU, and terminal.
    Leeky, Mar 17, 2012
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  7. XxSkateguyxX Newcomer, in training

    I should send it to someone who can do it for me because I might break it
    I'll get back to you if it works.
    XxSkateguyxX, Mar 17, 2012
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  8. Darth Shiv TechSpot Maniac Posts: 686   +49

    Easy trick is to just try underclocking it and seeing if the artifacts go away...
    Darth Shiv, Mar 18, 2012
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