Performance drop... Vista Related?

[Quantos]

Do you have the option of trying a different Video Adapter, without running out and spending a whack of cash?

[Broni]

Try removing video card altogether. Hopefully, on-board video will kick in. At least, you should see boot screen to access BIOS, and enable on-board video.
If you still can't see even boot screen, try another monitor/another cable.

[Snickers]

Quantos, I'm not sure exactly what you mean...

And hmmm Broni... the place where I would plug the monitor on the mobo isn't VGI like my cable...

[Snickers]

Nevermind, I just got the monitor to work again!

[Quantos]

Excellent, glad to hear it, and thanks for letting us know.

[Broni]

I just got the monitor to work again!

What happened?

[Quantos]

Yes, I forgot to ask.

*goes to put on more coffee*

[Allan]

Use a can of compressed air and blow out the interior of the system. That absolutely could be the problem.

[Snickers]

I changed the cable linking my monitor to my video card, and tightened the video card as it was loose a bit.

How is your coffee Quantos? (it's 5:36 PM here)

And Ii will do just this ADG! Can I buy compressed air at the local hardware store?

[Quantos]

And Ii will do just this ADG! Can I buy compressed air at the local hardware store?

You can, but make sure that it is rated for electronics.

[Snickers]

You can, but make sure that it is rated for electronics.

I guess such information can be found on the can itself?

[Allan]

Actually I just use whatever I get my hands on at Staples, Walmart or where ever. It's air, let's not be fanatical about it

[Quantos]

Actually I just use whatever I get my hands on at Staples, Walmart or where ever. It's air, let's not be fanatical about it

There are some types that you can find in a hardware store that are not moisture controlled.  They are intended more for applications where a standard air compressor is not an option(usually access). 

[Allan]

Yeah, I know. I've never had a problem and I've been doing it for a long time. I'm always careful, but I also believe there such a thing as worrying too much

[Quantos]

Yeah, I know. I've never had a problem and I've been doing it for a long time. I'm always careful, but I also believe there such a thing as worrying too much

OMG, the sky is falling, help me