Graphics card bust?

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I think my 8800gt may have given up the ghost. After a couple of minutes playing starcraft the screen goes green and purple. I'm guessing this is overheating, I've dusted it but no better.

I'm a mid level gamer, my 8800 was £150 and lasted 3 years, what would the equivalent be now? Although it's only going with a 4 year old 6300 dual core but I hope to upgrade in the next 6 months or so.

 

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Thanks - i like the look of the 6950, flashing it looks quite easy. Tried new thermal paste but it won't even complete windows assessment

 

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I notice on the back of the graphics card there are two 6 pin connectors for power, my current card have one. Will my Corsair HX 520 support it?

 

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wow i can't even watch a dvd now, so much for waiting for payday. Credit card it is!

 

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well i never, a quick bake at 200 in the oven did the trick. Saved me £200!