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    Quick question about graphics memory durability

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Darth Bane, May 13, 2009.

  1. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    I accidentally overclocked the graphics memory to high (like 2 times as high as it should be) by mistake which caused the screen to become very, very full of artifacts. I quickly shut down the laptop, but is there a way to test to see if there's permanent damage? (it was only on for a few seconds) Upon rebooting, all the artifacts were gone and no problems so far.
     
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  2. tmaxxtim

    tmaxxtim Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have artifacts after normal usage/clocks, you damaged it. If not, then you are good to go.
     
    tmaxxtim, May 13, 2009
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