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December 7th, 2007 14:00

IS it my Video CARD

My computer will  only run with the settings of 1280x1024 32bit and with those settings my video is all grainey  , and some of the icons on the desktop are grainey other than that everything else is ok. I have reloaded the drivers, got updates does not help. Card is Radeon 9800AGP 128 mb  pls help
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    Dale Nihiser

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    Posted December 7th, 2007 15:00


    DVDR wrote:
    My computer will  only run with the settings of 1280x1024 32bit and with those settings my video is all grainey  , and some of the icons on the desktop are grainey other than that everything else is ok. I have reloaded the drivers, got updates does not help. Card is Radeon 9800AGP 128 mb  pls help

    I'm not completely sure.  Are you using a CRT or LCD monitor?
     
    Things to check: 
     
    Data cable between the pc and monitor.  Bent pins?  Securely fastened (finger tight).  If you move the cable, does the picture improve or degrade?
     
    Is the 1280 x 1024 resolution one supported by your monitor?  If not reset the resolution to one yoru CRT monitor supports.  If using an LCD, use the monitor's native resolution for the best results.
     
    Disconnect monitor from computer and run self-test.
     
    9800pro graphic cards are prone to failure due to heat.  Typically the symptoms are graphic anomolies like vertical bands running across the screen etc..  You don't seem to be to that point yet according to your post.
     
    Power down your computer, open the case, and use a can (or two) of compressed air to blow the dust from the case and from around video card's cooling fan. 
     
    Reseat the video card firmly in its agp slot.
     
    Grab a flashlight, and with the case open, power up and observe that all your case fans are operating and in particular observe that video card cooling fan is spinning.
     
    If none of the above solve the problem, try testing another video card in your machine and/or test your monitor on another computer.
     
    From experience, I'd consider the graphics card as my prime suspect.  7600gt would make a very good replacement.
     
    Good Luck
    Dale
     
     


    Message Edited by Dale Nihiser on 12-07-2007 11:09 AM

    Message Edited by Dale Nihiser on 12-07-2007 11:11 AM

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