In the process of computer operation, various problems with the image on the monitor sometimes arise. Problems can be in both software and hardware, for example, overheating of the video card or driver failure. To solve the problems that have arisen, various tests are used, which are carried out using special programs. Testing is also performed to determine the overall performance of the system.
Instructions
Step 1
If the video card is made on an ATI or NVIDIA chip, then it can be tested using the ATITool program. This program has a number of advantages over competitors, besides the fact that it is free, it allows you to check the computing capabilities of a video card at high temperatures, heating it more than any program demanding on the system.
Download and install ATITool. By running the program, you can see information about the current state of the video card. Click the Show 3D view button.
Step 2
A 3d rendering window with a rotating cube will open, and information about the current and average FPS will be displayed. The program should run in this mode for about 15 minutes. During testing, it is necessary to monitor the processor temperature, if this indicator exceeds 85 degrees, then the test must be stopped, temperatures in the range of 65 - 75 degrees are considered normal. Its increase most likely indicates dry thermal paste under the cooler. If a lot of yellow spots appear on the screen, then the video card is overheating or the power supply unit has insufficient power. If, during the test, the temperature does not rise above critical levels, and the number of spots does not exceed 3 - 5 pieces, then the video card is in good condition.
Step 3
Click the Scan for Artifacts button, which will launch the next test with the same rotating cube. This test reveals the number of errors in the video card. If no errors are detected during the test (10-15 minutes), then the video card is working normally.
