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Laptop video problem

variable6k1

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I have an Asus F3SV X-1 with an 8600m. I turn it on and this is what I see. Sometimes it is normal so I take that time to try and install drivers. It does not work. Running dxdiag I see nothing about my video card. What could be the problem?
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Could be a card defect - it'll be the first I've seen. How old is it? Do you run it hard? (Lots of cold/hot cycles)
 
Lots of Nvidia 8000 series are defective and most manufacturers have extended warranty terms. Claim the warranty.