For context I play a game called Rust on steam and as of late my game will crash and this weird green pixel thing shows up on my screen. I believe it may be a heat thing with the cpu but I can’t be sure. Does anyone have experience with this specific issue?

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1. Hi there,

   Based on your description of a green pixelation appearing during game crashes in Rust, it’s possible that you might be experiencing graphics-related issues, which could be tied to your GPU rather than CPU temperature alone. Green artifacts often point to a problem with your graphics card, such as overheating, driver corruption, or hardware failure.

   Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

   • Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure you have the latest GPU drivers installed. Visit the manufacturer’s website (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel) to download and install the newest version.
   • Check GPU Temperatures: Use tools like MSI Afterburner or HWMonitor to monitor your GPU temperature during gameplay. If temperatures are abnormally high, consider cleaning your PC’s interior, ensuring proper airflow, or replacing thermal paste.
   • Run Hardware Diagnostics: Use tools such as GPU-Z or the built-in diagnostics to check for hardware errors.
   • Reduce Graphics Settings: Lower in-game graphics settings to reduce the load on your GPU which might help stabilize your gameplay.
   • Test with Other Games: Try running other graphically demanding games to see if the issue persists across titles. If it does, it’s more likely a GPU problem.
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