I think my dedicated graphics card has failed or is failing?

I think about this weekend is when my issues started. I would be watching youtube videos and then out of the blue the computer just locks up with horizontal bars going across the screen and requires a hard reset to get it back working. I haven't installed anything nor have I done any firmware updates recently. I already tried two regular tests with the Apple Hardware Test and one extended test with it coming out with no issues. I already tried to reset the SMC and that hasn't fixed it. Plus i'm almost certain it's a hardware issue since when in windows it crashed as well. Windows gave me an error saying the driver has failed and it was able to recover, only to see a couple minutes later it completely locks up and i have to hard reset again. This is happening whether i'm using my external display or my internal one, and when i'm either in clamshell mode or not.
So far the temporary fix seems to be forcing my computer to use integrated graphics, which is fine for now, but i'd much rather get it fixed so i can use my external monitor again. If getting it fixed is going to cost nearly as much as buying a new MacBook pro, i might as well just buy a new MBP. I changed my energy saver settings for better battery life and gfxCardStatus is set to use integrated only.
This is an early 2011 15" MBP on 10.7.5. This one has the Intel HD 3000 Graphics and the AMD Radeon HD 6490M.
Here are pictures I took:
http://imgur.com/a/K6YeA
Ironically, in the second photo, it crashed as i was trying to look up information about this.

Your dedicated GPU is clearly damaged, so make a backup of your data and take your Mac to an Apple Store or reseller. The GPU is soldered into the logic board, so the whole logic board has to be replaced, being this an expensive repair, so you should consider the option to get a new computer

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Case A) the screen goes blank at the login screen
invoke Safe Mode (hold down the Shift key at Startup).
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I have a circa late 2007 all-black 13" MB with 2.2 GHz Intel core 2 duo, and It still works well
thinking of the 13-inch, 2.6GHz dual vs the 15-inch: 2.3GHz quad core.. and I was hoping to repeat the 2007's longevity
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I can not get the dedicated graphics card to work on my laptop. I spend my night installing and uninstalling drivers, wich none of them seem to work.
To check the card if its working, I dissabled Intel HD Graphics adapter and left the AMD, instead of getting the dedicated card to work I got "Microsoft Basic Display Driver".
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EDIT: I only reinstalled AMD drivers, I didn't touched the intel ones since they work.
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HI FXV,
Thank you for your query, I will do my best to assist you.
I understand you have already uninstalled and then downloaded and reinstalled the recommended driver to no avail.
Here is a link to a post by @Paul_Tikkanen that may also help. beta driver. This seems to have solved the issued for someone else.
Have you tried running the HP Support Assistant to aid with updates and resolving issues.
Have you tried Using Automated Troubleshooting (Windows 8) to assist with this difficulty.
You could also try Refresh Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8) to resolve issues.
That last thing I can suggest before referring to HP support is a recovery back to factory. Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8)
During the recovery process you will get a prompt to backup your personal files to prevent data loss, if you have not done one recently, I suggest you do one now.
Restoring Files that were Backed Up Using HP Recovery Manager (Windows 8).
If none of the above has resolved the issue then I suggest contacting HP support for assistance. They have the ability to remotely access your system to help locate and resolve issues.
Please call HP technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region HP Technical Support Sitemap.
Please let me know the outcome.
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