Pixelated screen

[powderd]

Imac 2009 27" and just turned it on this AM and found the following picture. I can not get it unscrambled at all, even with rebooting.

I've done a few searches and see people discuss between logic board and graphics card and in some cases nothing has worked. Are these things I can fix myself or do i need to go into an authorized apple shop?

 

[Weaselboy]

That is very likely a bad GPU and not something you will be able to fix yourself. Off to the Apple repair center you go.

 

[powderd]

That is very likely a bad GPU and not something you will be able to fix yourself. Off to the Apple repair center you go.

Considering the age of the imac, is it worth putting the money into an older machince, or should I consider a new computer? I have never had a problem with this computer, but don't want to keep fixing things as we go down the road.

 

[Weaselboy]

Considering the age of the imac, is it worth putting the money into an older machince, or should I consider a new computer? I have never had a problem with this computer, but don't want to keep fixing things as we go down the road.

I suspect the repair for that will be more than it is worth. Maybe time to start looking for a new machine. You can get a little money for your broken machine on eBay.