Mac freaking out acting as if it's about to die!!!!

So a few months ago i started getting dead pixels (I'm now up to 41 of them)
my screen keeps getting jumbled lines and faint colors of pink, yellow, and such hazed over in squares over everything. i did some research and it sounded as if using smc fan control and cooling off my temps might help a tad.
i'm getting temps ranging from 115-127 the hotter it is the worse the effects are.
the fans are set at
ODD - 4186
HDD - 4123
CPU - 3022
i just turned them up earlier today after having to restart 5 times in a row and the screen only starting up in random blocks.
it reminds me of my xbox 360 and the way it acted right when i got the RRoD.
am i screwed?
is it time to save everything and buy a new one.
i can only imagine if my graphics card is going out how much apple would charge to fix it.
ideas.
help of any kind!
the more the better!!!

HI,
Before you do anything, just in case back up all important data just in case the hard drive is failing.
Startup from your Mac install disc and run Disk Utility.
Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
*(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)*
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
Select your start up disk and click Restart
While you have the Disk Utility window open, look at the bottom of the window. Where you see Capacity and Available. *Make sure there is always 10% to 15% free disk space*
If you cannot boot from your install disc, try booting in Safe Mode
Probably a good idea to run the Apple Hardware Test
Carolyn

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