Problems with MacBook Pro Retina

Hey, from september i'm having lots of problems with my mac. Firstly was burned out pixel on screen, second time the same proble, third time apple service changed logic board becuase of hardware issues, now my mac restarts everytime giving reports in wich is written about nvidia and kernels. Can't use any video editing program cause it's crashing every time i open it (Especialy final cut pro x). Reinstalled 5 times mountain lion (original, from app store), no changes. Contacted apple service in USA, Netherlands they don't anything, only giving option about changing logic board (which was changed). Cant do any work for my studies and it is strugling me. Maybe someone can suggest what to do?
Thanks

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