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Ultimate Warrior · Dec 26, 2005, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Sometimes when I am on the computer, my monitor will just shut off for no reason, and it wont turn back on unless I restart it. Is this happening to anyone else, or do you have any suggestions on how I can fix this?

Mustache Mayhem · Dec 26, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09

sounds like the video card is cutting out.. try a newer driver

Josh · Dec 26, 2005, 10:24 PM // 22:24

I get the EXACT same problem.

I've tried changing Graphics Cards, using built-in graphics card, changing motherboard back to factory settings, different refresh rates, resolutions, etc etc etc.

Have you got a new Graphics card recently? ATI?

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 26, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28

I have the Radeon X800 pro

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 26, 2005, 10:29 PM // 22:29

and my whole computer is only about a year old, all the best stuff that was available when we got it, is in it.

Josh · Dec 26, 2005, 10:38 PM // 22:38

For me, I can't find this on mine, but your supposed to:

Desktop, Right-Click, Properties, Settings, Advanced, smartGART, turn your AGP if it's at x8 to x4, and turn of/disable 'Fast Write'.

^^ If you don't have that, download the ATI Catalyst Control Centre thingy of www.ati.com .

I've done that though, but I just can't find it.

Old Dood · Dec 26, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Make sure you have the correct Refresh rate setting on. Try setting it to 60.

I have a great monitor the Dell P991. Last of the older Sony Trinitron 19 inch monitors. It will cut out on me...but I know the monitor is failing....that could be what is happening to you...simply the monitor is failing.

Josh · Dec 26, 2005, 10:53 PM // 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Warrior Dood

Make sure you have the correct Refresh rate setting on. Try setting it to 60.

I have a great monitor the Dell P991. Last of the older Sony Trinitron 19 inch monitors. It will cut out on me...but I know the monitor is failing....that could be what is happening to you...simply the monitor is failing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

I get the EXACT same problem.

I've tried changing Graphics Cards, using built-in graphics card, changing motherboard back to factory settings, different refresh rates, resolutions, etc etc etc.

Have you got a new Graphics card recently? ATI?

I've tried all the above + 2 other different monitors.

Any other solutions?

+ I get this error, saying my Computer's just recovered from a serious problem, but it comes up everytime, error is:

BCCode: 100000ea BCP1: 83AC02A8 BCP2: 82DD9150 BCP3: F70A2CB4
BCP4: 00000001 OSVer: 5_1_2600 SP: 2_0 Product: 748_1

The following files will be included in this error report:
C

OCUME~1\JOSHUA~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER4d65.dir00\Mi ni122605-03.dmp
C

OCUME~1\JOSHUA~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER4d65.dir00\sy sdata.xml

Old Dood · Dec 26, 2005, 10:57 PM // 22:57

Sorry...no other ideas...except...is the cord loose?

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 27, 2005, 05:09 AM // 05:09

Hmmm, its boxing week, I should just go buy a 42' plasma monitor.

Josh · Dec 27, 2005, 05:12 AM // 05:12

I just re-formatted my C:, re-installed everything, got my old 9250 back in, my 9600 has a fault or something in it, gonna get my Mum to refund it (as she bought it), and then I'll use that money + some of my own to get maybe a 9800 or something. :P

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 27, 2005, 05:18 AM // 05:18

Ill buy a new card, monitor, processor, motherboard, more ram, that should fix everything :P

[email protected] · Dec 27, 2005, 05:19 AM // 05:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimate Warrior

Hmmm, its boxing week, I should just go buy a 42' plasma monitor.

I think 32'' is the perfect size for a monitor. You can still sit right in front of it like a regular screen.

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 27, 2005, 05:20 AM // 05:20

I like 42" better though :P

LifeInfusion · Dec 27, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44

You all forget the most important part, make sure your Power supply has enough power to power the video card.

LOL

Old Dood · Dec 27, 2005, 02:12 PM // 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifeInfusion

You all forget the most important part, make sure your Power supply has enough power to power the video card.

LOL

Good point...the 9600 & 9800 I believe need a min of 250w. It might say 300w however, allot of PSU's are underated like a Dell PSU. My older Dim 4600 has a 250w PSU but acts like a 300w. I am running a ATI 9800pro 128Mb AGP card in that Dim 4600 and it works fine. I made sure the PCI slot next to the AGP slot is free and opened in the back for extra cooling.

Josh, you can't go wrong with a Tried & True 9800pro. They were not King of the Video Cards for a long time for nothing.

Josh · Dec 27, 2005, 03:42 PM // 15:42

Ok, just ordered a Ebuyer Extra Value 500w ATX Power Supply in Blue With Dual Fans of eBuyer.com, I hope your right and it isn't a waste of £11

+ I was needing some more RAM, so I ordered the exact type of 512mb RAM I ordered before, because currently, I have 512mb Kingstom RAM I ordered previously, + 256mb RAM of what already came with my PC.

So when this order comes (29th December hopefully with Priority Express Service), I'll take out my 256 (having only 2 slots lol and put my new 512 in, so I have 2 512mb). I'll go from 768 to 1024mb RAM, and a new Power Supply and I really do hope this Power Supply will make my 9600 PRO Advantage work.

Many thanks, once again,
Josh

Ultimate Warrior · Dec 27, 2005, 05:14 PM // 17:14

My power supply is big enough so I know that isnt the problem.