Also check to make sure your graphics card and PC meet the recommended specs for the games and software you are using. If your PC does not meet the recommended specs, these programs will not be able to run at their optimum performance. If your PC does not meet the minimum recommended specs, your PC may not be able to run these programs.
When you are handling PC components, make sure you touch something metal before handling or wear static wrist cuffs to before handling your PC parts to prevent static electricity. A discharge of static electricity can damage your graphics card, motherboard, or any other PC components.
If you are comfortable doing so, you can take apart your graphics card and inspect for damaged components. If you are not comfortable taking apart your graphics card, you can take it to a repair shop instead.
If your frame rate average is below 30 frames per second, your graphics card is not equipped to handle most 3D graphics. If your average frame rate is below 60 frames per second, your graphics card is not equipped to handle high-end intensive graphics. If your graphics card is reaching temperatures above 80 degrees Celcius, your graphics card is getting too hot and it could be causing damage.
Check to see if your graphics card is under warranty. If your graphics card is still under warranty, you may be able to get the manufacturer to replace or repair it for free.
