I recently upgraded from a 4060 Ti to a 5070 Ti, but I just found out my old card was artifacting during a stress test at the store, which I learned means it's showing weird visual glitches and could be failing. I'm really bummed since I only got the 4060 Ti earlier this year! I'm worried about the new 5070 Ti and want to know how I can prevent it from encountering the same issues. Could my old GPU have been affected by dust buildup or something else?
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Artifacting typically indicates that your graphics card is on the verge of failure, so it might not have been anything you did. A lot of cards come with warranties, so if yours is still under warranty, reach out to the manufacturer for a possible replacement.
While it often means bad luck, sometimes artifacting can stem from physical issues, like broken solder joints under the VRAM. Making sure your GPU is well-supported can help prevent these issues in the future.