- Dec 10, 2012
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I have been running my rig for the last 1 1/2 years in this configuration:
Intel Core i-7 3770k
Asrock Z77 Extreme 3
Gskill Ripjaws 16GB RAM
ASUS GeForce 210 Silent (as secondary GPU for triple monitor support)
Samsung 840 PRO 128GB
WD Black 1GB HDD (x2)
Windows 7
No issues with the system - no BSOD, lockups, etc....runs perfectly. I decided to upgrade to Windows 8.1 PRO. After the install completed and drivers were updated to most current, when the Windows Login Screen came up, the monitor goes black (except for the mouse cursor which went across all 3 monitors).
After extensive troubleshooting, I determined the ASUS GeForce 210 was having the issues, and the card was removed. I installed 8.1 Pro, everything is great. All updates complete, I decide to put the GPU back in the system. After booting, same black screen. I decided maybe Windows was updating something - so I left it in that state for about an hour while I ran to the store and picked up lunch.
Upon return - no change - so I remove the GPU, and now I can't get the mobo to post. After more troubleshooting - I have determined it is the mobo and ordered a replacement. It should arrive on Wednesday.
Question - do I reinstall the GPU (it was working fine - and works in my other rig), or just leave a dual monitor setup for both rigs? I am convinced that either WIndows 8.1 bricked my mobo, or was it just coincidence that the mobo died?
Intel Core i-7 3770k
Asrock Z77 Extreme 3
Gskill Ripjaws 16GB RAM
ASUS GeForce 210 Silent (as secondary GPU for triple monitor support)
Samsung 840 PRO 128GB
WD Black 1GB HDD (x2)
Windows 7
No issues with the system - no BSOD, lockups, etc....runs perfectly. I decided to upgrade to Windows 8.1 PRO. After the install completed and drivers were updated to most current, when the Windows Login Screen came up, the monitor goes black (except for the mouse cursor which went across all 3 monitors).
After extensive troubleshooting, I determined the ASUS GeForce 210 was having the issues, and the card was removed. I installed 8.1 Pro, everything is great. All updates complete, I decide to put the GPU back in the system. After booting, same black screen. I decided maybe Windows was updating something - so I left it in that state for about an hour while I ran to the store and picked up lunch.
Upon return - no change - so I remove the GPU, and now I can't get the mobo to post. After more troubleshooting - I have determined it is the mobo and ordered a replacement. It should arrive on Wednesday.
Question - do I reinstall the GPU (it was working fine - and works in my other rig), or just leave a dual monitor setup for both rigs? I am convinced that either WIndows 8.1 bricked my mobo, or was it just coincidence that the mobo died?
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