graphics card?
I was just wondering, does the graphics card actually turn off when u set the monitor to switch off after a certain time and if not is there a way to switch of the g-card so it lasts longer, anything i can do?
I was just wondering, does the graphics card actually turn off when u set the monitor to switch off after a certain time and if not is there a way to switch of the g-card so it lasts longer, anything i can do?
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It depends on the graphics card and computer, if power down option is available. Sometimes it's not. If you want your graphics card to last longer, improve cooling to it, by adding a fan/heatsink if it doesn't already have one. Most newer graphics card already have. Most likely your graphics card will last the life of your computer, or at least until you decide to upgrade.
You can control the card with an overclocking utility. My Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 card came with that tool. There's a setting that reduces the fan speed while underclocking the card.