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monitor probs on desktop
5/14/2012 11:15:06 AM
I have built alot of systems never encountered this before so hopefully I can get some insight from you fine folks. I have searched the web to no avail.
built system works fine........few months later monitor will begin to flicker then go black.......changed monitor...no different....check connections all good.
found if i just left computer "always on" no problems......today wife unit went to use computer and it started again but worse i changed out video card and monitor no difference.
computer is
core I7
asus p8p67 LE
PNY geforce gtx 570 1280mb
monitor are viewsonic and asus
power supply is a 550w ANTEC earthwatts
please help arfcom i dont have the cash to throw parts at this thing
built system works fine........few months later monitor will begin to flicker then go black.......changed monitor...no different....check connections all good.
found if i just left computer "always on" no problems......today wife unit went to use computer and it started again but worse i changed out video card and monitor no difference.
computer is
core I7
asus p8p67 LE
PNY geforce gtx 570 1280mb
monitor are viewsonic and asus
power supply is a 550w ANTEC earthwatts
please help arfcom i dont have the cash to throw parts at this thing
5/14/2012 11:20:40 AM
Have you tried a different monitor cable? You changed the monitor and video card but didn't mention a different cable.
Did you try a different slot on the motherboard for the card?
Did you try to update the video card drivers?
Did you update the monitor driver?
Did you try to remove the drivers and use the generic drivers available in the OS?
Did you try a different slot on the motherboard for the card?
Did you try to update the video card drivers?
Did you update the monitor driver?
Did you try to remove the drivers and use the generic drivers available in the OS?
5/14/2012 11:25:30 AM
ok i screwed pooch on that never checked the cable but all the rest has been done with no change
5/14/2012 1:22:07 PM
That's all I've got to recommend... other than "Dude, get a Dell!" or get a Mac...
just kidding.
Flickering input then the display shutting off leads me towards a power issue... either on the card (which you changed out) or the power supplying the slot...
just kidding.
Flickering input then the display shutting off leads me towards a power issue... either on the card (which you changed out) or the power supplying the slot...
5/14/2012 3:27:23 PM
my cousin had the exact same issue. it ended up being the dvi cable
5/14/2012 10:30:35 PM
ok changed cable and no dice same problem......could my power supply be a little weak or going out......this cant be a mobo prob can it?
thanks
thanks
5/15/2012 6:45:00 AM
Reseat the video card. Make sure if it requires a power connector you reseat that connection.
Leave the monitor on, turn the system off wait a few minutes then turn the computer on. Does the monitor come on or stay in standby?
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Leave the monitor on, turn the system off wait a few minutes then turn the computer on. Does the monitor come on or stay in standby?
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5/15/2012 7:22:03 AM
did this one already, monitor gets signal but comes up to brightness slowly while flilckering the flicker will slow until screen is solid then monitor will go black monitor power stays on though IE does not enter standby mode. this is regardless of cable monitor or video card
5/15/2012 10:11:58 AM
Originally Posted By Mookie_s14:
did this one already, monitor gets signal but comes up to brightness slowly while flilckering the flicker will slow until screen is solid then monitor will go black monitor power stays on though IE does not enter standby mode. this is regardless of cable monitor or video card
did this one already, monitor gets signal but comes up to brightness slowly while flilckering the flicker will slow until screen is solid then monitor will go black monitor power stays on though IE does not enter standby mode. this is regardless of cable monitor or video card
I'd try moving the whole setup to a different circuit in your house.
"Changed the monitor" does that include the monitor power cable, and any "wall wart" boxes?
Swapped out any power strip you might be using yet?
Also, your symptoms sound a lot like you are getting electronic spill over onto your data loop for the display. So; put the case cover back on and screw it in properly. Make sure you don't have wall warts and data cables close together, move power cables away from data cables, move the computer setup farther from the wall (there might be a junction box on the other side of it, breaker panel, etc.).
Turn off your air conditioner, any fans, cooking processes and any nearby fridge. See if it's different.
5/15/2012 10:21:39 AM
Originally Posted By Mookie_s14:
did this one already, monitor gets signal but comes up to brightness slowly while flilckering the flicker will slow until screen is solid then monitor will go black monitor power stays on though IE does not enter standby mode. this is regardless of cable monitor or video card
did this one already, monitor gets signal but comes up to brightness slowly while flilckering the flicker will slow until screen is solid then monitor will go black monitor power stays on though IE does not enter standby mode. this is regardless of cable monitor or video card
That sounds like the backlight is going out on your monitor
Do the monitors work normally hooked up to a third machine?
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5/15/2012 1:08:50 PM
yes both monitors are good hooked to other machines
5/15/2012 1:19:54 PM
Are you using an adapter for your video card to the VGA or DVi cable?
Have you checked to see if any pins are bent
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Have you checked to see if any pins are bent
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