I need to return my PC dont I?
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vanthus
Member Resting in Peace
Can you boot into safe mode(tap F8 on startup)
if so it's probably a software/driver problem,
If not best give tech support a call,
(0844 499 4000)
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/call-waiting/
if so it's probably a software/driver problem,
If not best give tech support a call,
(0844 499 4000)
http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/call-waiting/
Thanks vanthus
Gave it a go in safe mode this morning and everything worked fine - checked the card drivers and all seemed ok. Restarted in normal mode and loaded up Skyrim and everything seemed to be back to normal.
Not really sure what went wrong - will give PCS a call later to see if they have any ideas. Going to hammer Skyrim again tonight which will test whether there is a genuine problem or whether this was a one off I guess.
vanthus
Member Resting in Peace
Might be worth monitoring temps while playing Skyrim to see if that could be the problem if it does happen again.
May have been a one of as you say.
I use GPU Z for graphics card temp & fan speed.
http://download.cnet.com/GPU-Z/3000-2094_4-10788513.html
Core temp for CPU, http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3000-2094_4-10794077.html
if you want to give them a try.
May have been a one of as you say.
I use GPU Z for graphics card temp & fan speed.
http://download.cnet.com/GPU-Z/3000-2094_4-10788513.html
Core temp for CPU, http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp/3000-2094_4-10794077.html
if you want to give them a try.
I'm going to check out the over heating - new can of air just bought to help!
I spoke to PCS this morning and the guy said he would be surprised if it were due to overheating - i'm hoping it was a one off as a faulty card would mean many long days in a Skyrim free wilderness.
I spoke to PCS this morning and the guy said he would be surprised if it were due to overheating - i'm hoping it was a one off as a faulty card would mean many long days in a Skyrim free wilderness.
Just wanted to post a quick follow up to my original post a few weeks ago.
I bought the can of air and gave everything a good clean which sadly didn't work. I was then advised to do a complete re-install of the OS which again was unsuccessful.
After trying these two things PCS arranged for a new card to come out to me next day via the new courier. Got my hour delivery slot and they turned up about 10 minutes into the hour with a padded box to return the faulty card.
The new card was installed and all appears to be working well - it's been nearly a month now so fingers crossed the problem is resolved - just hope I haven't cursed my PC by posting this.
I'm someone who is always quick to complain when things go wrong but i'm also happy to give credit where it's due so a huge thanks to PCS for their swift resolution to the problem.
I bought the can of air and gave everything a good clean which sadly didn't work. I was then advised to do a complete re-install of the OS which again was unsuccessful.
After trying these two things PCS arranged for a new card to come out to me next day via the new courier. Got my hour delivery slot and they turned up about 10 minutes into the hour with a padded box to return the faulty card.
The new card was installed and all appears to be working well - it's been nearly a month now so fingers crossed the problem is resolved - just hope I haven't cursed my PC by posting this.
I'm someone who is always quick to complain when things go wrong but i'm also happy to give credit where it's due so a huge thanks to PCS for their swift resolution to the problem.