Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Erwyllian on September 03, 2007, 01:27:16 PM
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I'm having trouble with the video card in my computer. I had to shitch out the power supply and that appear to be working propoerly however - the video card doesn't.
When I boot-up my computer, I get the usual screens in DOS and all appears to be normal. My Window XP screen comes on and then the screen goes black. It happens at the same point each time.
The screen is the one I used to use on this same computer - it worked fine.
The video card wasn't changed or even touched.
My video card does not get a separate power supply. It is mounted securely.
The screen was plugged in properly.
The old power supply was rated at 300 watts - so is the new one (it max's out at 320 - so that's not a factor) and I matched the new hook-up point for point to the old one.
The card warms-up when the computer is on so power is going to the card.
The drivers and settings weren't changed - and everything stayed the same from the time when the computer was working with this same card and screen.
Does anyone have an idea on what's going on here?
~Erwyllian
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I suspect the PSU you swapped in there has outlived it's useful life...try another one.
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The old power supply was rated at 300 watts - so is the new one (it max's out at 320 - so that's not a factor)
So, you put a new power supply in it, right? Exactly what brand and model is it? How much did it cost?
What are the hardware specs for your system?
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always double check what ur hardware support b4 installing new P/S unit,try to get the same p/u unit..i believe if you dont know what to do..