Imac faulty graphics card

A recurring problem in Mac computers are graphics card failures. Although it is true that other brands such as HP, Acer and Asus also fail. It is a recurrent problem due to certain features of the computers, such as their little physical space inside, or the high performance that imac faulty graphics card require from them, and also due to the manufacturing defects of some models.

To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Hi I have a 27" iMax with the 3. I started having this issue 6 months ago and it was rare to occur and fixed itself quickly. It now happens a few times a day and can last for 5 mins if I am unlucky. A you can see in the picture the screen splits itself in half horizontally and the the right hand side splits itself in half vertically. All 3 screens show the same thing but color is off and it is all scrunched up.

Imac faulty graphics card

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Search Advanced search…. The same issue with an external monitor, so I can't work with it. I am a 13 year old Mac enthusiast starting my journey into the world of computer repair.

Kanen Stephens pyrotex7. Posted: Sep 15, Here are the specs: i5 3. Honestly this issue has completely stumped me. I include a lot of probably unnecessary details, but I did in case any of them can help resolve the issue.

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Similar questions Failing Graphics Card? Jul 3, PM in response to Iron Paw. Kanen Stephens pyrotex7 Rep: 23 3. He did mention that there may have been third party manufacturers making cards that work for the iMac, so there could be a chance of finding a new third-party part. In addition, MacBook models with overheating are being reported, which is a sign of possible failures, which occur over their potential lifespan despite Apple has said that it has been solved with an update. I am planning to open it up and try to fix the sensor very soon. Sounds like the consensus is the GPU and as Allan points out Posted: Sep 15, Options Permalink History. Aiwi macrumors member. Show more Less. Jul 3, PM in response to Iron Paw Hi Iron Paw, The graphics issue you're experiencing is, unfortunately, a hardware issue either with the display or graphics card. I've used it very few times in the last years because I was working on my other older Mac. User level: Level 8. I figured this would be the case.

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I have to give up and never buy an expensive mac book again? Over were the with the supposed GPU problem. Once you fix the sensor issue the performance will come back! It is a recurrent problem due to certain features of the computers, such as their little physical space inside, or the high performance that we require from them, and also due to the manufacturing defects of some models. I can't escape out of it and the only thing to do is to turn it off an on again. Jul 3, PM in response to Iron Paw Hi Iron Paw, The graphics issue you're experiencing is, unfortunately, a hardware issue either with the display or graphics card. All you need to do with Mac OS to keep it secure and running well is to keep it up-to-date and do periodic about 1x per week restarts. Jul 3, PM in response to ku4hx. Here are the specs: i5 3. Reactions: whosthis and Lahmy I removed the logic board and repasted the CPU. EtreCheck report. Have you run diagnostics?