Buying a video card in a computer electronics store or salon is not always a guarantee of quality. Any video card purchased even from the manufacturer's factory can cause permanent malfunctions. Therefore, the purchased video adapter must be tested before you give away your hard earned money. Of course, not every computer salon will agree to test a video card, but if such an opportunity arises, do not miss it.
It is necessary
Ati Tool software
Instructions
Step 1
You can bring the testing program with you on a flash-drive or on a CD-ROM. It differs from other programs that are similar in performing certain functions by the small size of the distribution kit and high functionality. Despite the fact that the name of the program contains Ati, it is also suitable for other brands of video cards. An exception may be some cards of integrated video cards, which appeared later than the release of the program itself. Before installing and running this program, please install the latest drivers for your video card.
Step 2
After starting the program, you will see a window in which you will change the values of the sliders. First, click the Show 3D View button, and the hairy cube video will open in a new window. This program is popularly called “hairy cube”. In the lower left corner, you will see the FPS values (current and average). Leave the program on for 10-15 minutes to observe temperature changes. Accordingly, it will grow. For the core of a video card, the ideal temperature is 60-65 degrees. Some models feel good at 80 degrees, but this temperature is considered critical. A rapid rise in temperature to such indicators indicates a violation of the cooling system. If the board is old, then you can get rid of overheating problems by replacing the thermal paste.
Step 3
If everything is fine with the cooling system, pay attention to the image of the "hairy cube". The appearance of yellow spots indicates malfunctions, the stability of such a card is questionable. If the number of stains exceeds 10 in one piece, even after changing the thermal paste, it is worth checking your power supply. If the power supply was recently purchased, it makes sense to contact the store with a replacement video card under warranty. A small number of points and a low core temperature should not cause you anxiety, the video card is working at the proper level.
Step 4
Now click the Scan for Artifacts button. The next check is launched, during which you can find out the presence of errors. A static image of the "hairy cube" is displayed on the screen. In the lower left corner, if there are no errors, you will see the inscription No errors for ** sec. Instead of asterisks, you will see the number of seconds since the last error. The higher the value, the better. If no errors occurred within 10-15 minutes, and the temperature remains normal, the video card is in excellent condition.
