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Hardware => Drivers => Topic started by: hasty5o on May 06, 2007, 01:09:48 PM
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Im having a problem with my display. Whenever i move my mouse around or i go to certain websites i will see alot of green on the screen. It looks kinda like 1 or 2 pixels will flicker green. And when i play games the green is all over the place. Im not sure if its my monitor or my video card is going out or maybe its just i need to update the driver (which i have already tried). Just thought that maybe somebody here could help me out.
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i THINK that its your video card overheating...
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Well if that is the case what would be the best thing for me to do?
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Well first I would locate the video card, buy a can of compressed air, and clean it, unless its VERY(and i mean VERY!) clean then, i dont know.
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If its a CRT monitor, try degaussing it.
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This is the worst kind of thread. No information regarding what kind of monitor it even is, and then someone guessing for a solution without even know IF there is a video card or an onboard chip, which would not need cleaning.
Oh brother. ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Dont pick on the newb ok? :(
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Even though you are a newb here, if someone has a problem it is better to not post at all unless you have some information that is helpful to their situation. If you don't know, there is no need to say "I don't know". Just don't say anything.
Some people like to post to get their count up. I hope this doesn't apply to you, but review these:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=29714;sa=showPosts
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i remember hearing thogh that green blochs on a screen could be a result of video card over heating, and i thoght that cleaning it free of dust could help
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Hearing something is very similar to a rumour. You can hear a lot of things that aren't true. A video chip onboard is a lot different than a video card with a fan, don't you think?
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Just looking for help, the last thing that i need is for people to start bitching at me.
anyways, the reason i didnt give any info is because i wasnt sure what info was needed to help with this problem, and i figured if somebody had any ideas they would ask me for that information.
ok here is some info on my computer and video card, not sure how helpful it will be.
nvidia geforce 7300 GS
chip type: Geforce 7300 GS
Dac type: integrated RAMDAC
memory size: 512mb
adaptor string: geforce 7300 GS
AMD Athlilon 64 processor 3200+
1.99 GHz, 1.50 gb ram
p.s. i only know the basics when it comes to computers, thats why i came here, for help, so any would be appreciated.
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What type monitor? LCD, CRT, TV,?
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its a 15 inch lcd
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Try that monitor on another computer and another monitor on this one to see where the problem really is. (There's a free solution starter. ;) )
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Try thatmonito on another computer and another monitor on this one to see where the problem really is. (There's a free solution starter. ;) )
Just tried it. i put another monitor on this computer and the problem is still there.
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Some people like to post to get their count up. I hope this doesn't apply to you, but review these:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=29714;sa=showPosts
In all fairness, most of those posts are on the Off Topic board, which doesn't affect your postcount either way. Anyone posting there is bound to have plenty of pointless posts.
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Well it sounds like either a driver or video card problem then. Are you sure you got the correct driver? Does it have a fan that is turning? Have you checked the system temps. How old is the card?
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the card has a fan and it is turning, the system temp is at 61 degrees and the card is alittle over a year old.
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Try powering down removing all power sources and remove the card and re-seat it...while you have it out you can clean the contacts with a q-Tip and some rubbing alcohol or a pencil eraser.
Use compressed air to blow out any dust in the slot it came out of and re-install everything and re-boot.
Make sure to take anti-static precautions when working inside the case...
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Try powering down removing all power sources and remove the card and re-seat it...while you have it out you can clean the contacts with a q-Tip and some rubbing alcohol or a pencil eraser.
Use compressed air to blow out any dust in the slot it came out of and re-install everything and re-boot.
Make sure to take anti-static precautions when working inside the case...
yeah i already did all of that, and the problem is still there. thx for the advice though...
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Since the problem exhibited itself on another monitor it kinda points to the card as the culprit...
If you are sure the correct drivers are installed it may just be that the card is failing.
I know it's alot of effort but can you swap that card into another machine to see if it does the same thing ? ?
How old is this card ? ?
Any hints at all on NVidia's forums ? ?