Nvidia GPU freezes on black screen, runs fine with integrated GPU
I installed Civ5 on Windows 7 and was able to run it fine on maximum settings on my laptop's Geforce 740M.
However, after running fine for two or three times, the game now hangs after the intro video, and will only actually start if I run it with the integrated Intel GPU, which can play the game reasonably albeit with lower quality.
I've tried disabling the intro video, reinstalled the nvidia GPU's drivers and the game itself, and also resetted all nvidia configurations to default, without success.
Edit: I'm also unable to run a DX10 performance benchmark using the nvidia GPU, but it runs with the Intel GPU. I've reinstalled two different older Nvidia drivers (353.30 and 359.06) and also reinstalled DirectX (KB2670838), the game still freezes on a black screen after the intro video, but runs fine on the Intel integrated GPU
Any hints of what can be causing this? Thanks!
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Can faulty GPU cause black screen?
When you turn on your system and get a black screen, it is kind of a mixed call here. The GPU might not be failing in this case. The black screen usually means a mismatch RAM or GPU failure. Newer motherboards come with POST codes making it easier to find out the failing component.How do I reset my GPU when the screen is black?
A black screen is a sign that the GPU is damaged. In some cases, it is also possible that dust accumulation or the fan is not working properly; causing overheating. Drivers are the intermediate connection between a GPU card and the system.How To Fix Windows 10 Black Screen Crash When Playing Games | GPU Card Artifacts Issue
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