Is my PS3 dying?

[BirdManJr]

The lines coming out of the objects sounds like a graphics issue...I'm not the best at knowing names of the stuff or what not...But the issue would be something that you could live with or if not would probably have to be sent in to get fixed. I had this same problem a while ago...On uncharted it played fine..and resistance....BUT on resident evil 5...and resistance 2...and motorstorm 2...i had lines coming out of the characters which i could still play the game but it sucked looking at the lines. What i did...Sold it on craigslist...when they came to see if it worked...i put in a game that didnt do the lines...they paid me and i went and bought a new slim...(had the 80 gb)

Either which way you go...I think the problem is there to stay in certain games due to a problem with your graphics card or whatever it is in the ps3 that does that...and you can still play the games...but you will always get those lines....If you sell it or what not you will keep your trophies but if you dont back up the hard drive you lose your game saves so keep that in mind...Since your ps3 is still working back up the game saves soon as ya can if you need them.the other problems you talk about i havent experiences but anything that isnt normal of course is a bad thing...Hope this helps.