So, I have this first generation iMac with Nvidia FX 5200, 17" model. The thing is that the machine works only when booted cold. I can play Halo for example without any problems and surf the web and so on. If I power down the machine after some use and let it cool a little it shows artifacts and usually locks up. When it is in this "artifacting mode" Apple Hardware Test says that the GPU is the fault, when booted off cold all tests pass without problems.
Very confusing, I have changed couple caps, there were two which were bulging. Capacitors which have not been changed are Rubycon MCZ -type which should be reliable? Power supply might also contain bad caps but it has security screws so I cannot open it and have a look.
Does this sound like a cap issue on motherboard or PSU or is it solder cracks on the GPU? What do you guys think?
Very confusing, I have changed couple caps, there were two which were bulging. Capacitors which have not been changed are Rubycon MCZ -type which should be reliable? Power supply might also contain bad caps but it has security screws so I cannot open it and have a look.
Does this sound like a cap issue on motherboard or PSU or is it solder cracks on the GPU? What do you guys think?
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