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    Troubleshooting problems like this in Linux, if you're not a geek (no insult intended, I'm a geek), can be a nightmare. It can be a nightmare even if you ARE a geek.

    If you haven't installed any drivers this may be the cause, although Linux purists would argue otherwise, I'd recommend downloading and using the closed source, proprietary drivers that the graphics card manufacturer offers. Although the installation of these drivers may not be as straightforward as it is in Windows.

    This could be something as simple as a power saving issue rearing it's head, or it may be something more serious. Hard to say.

    In the good old days when I used to build and review PC's and PC hardware I'd have diagnosed what the problem was by swapping out various parts one by one until the problem was cured, but not many people have that many spare parts lying around. And based on my last experience with a local "PC repair" shop I wouldn't trust any shop to honestly diagnose and fix the problem.

    I wish I could help more but without more information it's difficult, best of luck with it though.
     
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    Thanks for the reply,
    I think there is a heat issue. I can surf web, Email etc for hours, but something more intensive like online games or video can make it fall over in a matter of minutes sometimes.
    I also think you are right about power saving, if I leave it unattended too long I get a 'black screen with blinking - symbol top left.
    You are also right , I have no clue how to add drivers to Linux!
    It's not too bad at the moment, I can live with it.
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    A dedicated GPU from within the last 3 years will DEFO have variable clock speed, so if you are not doing anything that is using the processing, it should not heat up to the level to stop functioning, even if passively cooled.

    However, 3d graphics cards are consumer devices, and as so are not very reliable, especially the non/lesser known branded ones (i dont mean ati or nvidia, the people who stuck the bits together).

    TO cut a long story short, it definitely sounds like a GPU issue, whether its cooling or just end of life, the result is the same, you need a new one. Or buy a mainboard with onboard (i recommend the Core i5/i7 with intel graphics through the CPU), extremely reliable and very fast. I would never buy AMD or ATI again i dont think, its just too much pain for the extra few quid that reliability gives. Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU is the best combo i would say.
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    November 2012 - hopefully the issue has been resolved


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    Unfortunately my progress is glacial, it runs well enough for most of my needs with the side off the case for a bit more cooling. If the nippers play too much you tube or penguin games it tends to conk out so I live with it. Next card will be branded or onboard as advised Thank you all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scotty33 View Post
    Unfortunately my progress is glacial, it runs well enough for most of my needs with the side off the case for a bit more cooling. If the nippers play too much you tube or penguin games it tends to conk out so I live with it. Next card will be branded or onboard as advised Thank you all.
    You do realise running a pc with it's side panel off is, like, against the law?

    You screw up the airflow of the case and invite foreign bodies and dust into those sensitive shiny components.

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