Is there something wrong with my GFX Card?

[bibs213]

Hi

I've noticed this gfx anomaly appear a few times, not seen it in a couple of weeks but I was wondering if anyone knew what it was and if there was something wrong with my gfx chip?

 

[snaky69]

Hi

I've noticed this gfx anomaly appear a few times, not seen it in a couple of weeks but I was wondering if anyone knew what it was and if there was something wrong with my gfx chip?

What year MBP? What size? What version of OS X.

Why do people always fail to mention this?

 

[bibs213]

I have a 15inch macbook pro (mid 2012-non Retina)
OSX:El Capitan 10.11.1

 

[T5BRICK]

Looks like a GPU related issue to me.

 

[bibs213]

it's not listed as part of the models for 'MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues', i feel it's part of the problem, anything I can do?

 

[T5BRICK]

it's not listed as part of the models for 'MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues', i feel it's part of the problem, anything I can do?

Ask Apple? Maybe they'll help you out anyway.

 

[snaky69]

I have a 15inch macbook pro (mid 2012-non Retina)
OSX:El Capitan 10.11.1

2011 MBPs with the ATI card are covered by a repair program. Bring it in.

 

[bibs213]

2011 MBPs with the ATI card are covered by a repair program. Bring it in.

It's a 2012 MBP [non retina] with Geforce 650m

 

[andreyush]

Have you tried it in any game ? It does the same ?

Maybe it's a glitch ... Do more tests and see if the problem persists.

 

[maflynn]

It's a 2012 MBP [non retina] with Geforce 650m

My bet is the GPU

 

[bibs213]

Have you tried it in any game ? It does the same ?

Maybe it's a glitch ... Do more tests and see if the problem persists.

I don't really game that much but I did notice some artefacts on two occasions but it was the same game so I thought it was maybe just the game.

I have noticed the problem on a few occasions on the desktop. Whilst I'm on finder looking through files usually.

My bet is the GPU

I believe it's the GPU chip also but I'm not expert so was just an educated guess, thought someone with a little more experience could clarify.

I was hoping to the 'MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues' is able to cover me as I feel like It's always been a problem

 

[maflynn]

I was hoping to the 'MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues' is able to cover me as I feel like It's always been a problem

You should, btw, I'm a little on pins and needles with my 2012 rMBP. With my luck the GPU will fail just as the repair program expires

 

[andreyush]

You should, btw, I'm a little on pins and needles with my 2012 rMBP. With my luck the GPU will fail just as the repair program expires

Not all the rMBP (2012-2013) have problems with the GPU.

 

[maflynn]

Not all the rMBP (2012-2013) have problems with the GPU.

Agreed but no one knows which ones will fail and which ones won't hence my apprehension

 

[bibs213]

Ive booked into the Apple Shop next week, I'll update following the appointment

 

[andreyush]

Agreed but no one knows which ones will fail and which ones won't hence my apprehension

We are in 2015 . I think it's safe for me !

 

[bibs213]

I got no help as I am not under warranty and as I didn't buy directly from Apple, my consumer rights don't cover me if I go to Apple, I need to go to my reseller, which I am pursuing.

 

[bibs213]

Just to update, they removed the dust within the fans, machine running 10-20c cooler