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I am experiencing problems with my computer. I've read through some other threads but can't see to find an answer that can help me.
When i turn on my computer the monitor is black and does not seem to be receiving a signal but i can hear the computer starting up. I think i've isolated the problem to my GeForce 8800 GTS, for the time being i'm plugged into my integrated gfx card and it is working fine.
I think it may also be possible that it could be a mother board problem in the pci slot but i really have no idea. I've removed the gfx card and examined it for any scars, burns, ruptured capacitors, etc and i dont really see anything. I have also examined the motherboard am at a loss for what is wrong and how to fix it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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I dont think i disabled the integrated gfx but the card was working for about a month or so.
Windows Xp
AMD ANthon 64 3500+
Evga 8800 GTS 328mb
HP/Compaq motherboard name: AmberineM-GL6E
2gb ram
HD -200 GB SATA 7200 rpm
PSU - Roswelill 480W

Reply to bryceray1121

Ahh,
that is so depressing lol. I just bought this psu for my 8800...i obvioulsy dont know much tho haha

Reply to bryceray1121

Anyone else have any suggestions? Even if you agree that would be nice to hear so i dont jump in to anything.

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Anyone else have any suggestions? Even if you agree that would be nice to hear so i dont jump in to anything.


Any chance your monitor got switched over to Analog only mode and it's simply not accepting your 8800's digital out? Can you try using a DVI-VGA adapter and plugging the card in via the VGA input?

-Wolf queries

P.S. I think it's probably the power supply as well, but doesn't hurt to check everything else first.

Reply to Wolfshadw

I have a 19'' samsung crt monitor. I am not sure if it is possible to switch to analog, and if it is i wouldn't know how.
I am currently using an adapter from my monitor to the gfx card.

Reply to bryceray1121

Why would i be able to run the gfx card with no glitchs for over a month and it all of sudden stop working? I dont understand why a powersupply would be the source to this problem. Also, the fan still continuously goes on the gfx card...not sure if that means the card is still getting enough power tho.
I just want to make sure i'm doing the right thing before i go to all the trouble of getting a new powersupply.
Also... if this is the case-
What powersupply would you recommend? Keep in mind i am upgrading to a Anthon 64x2 3800 very soon and i dont want to spend a whole lot of extra money on a powersupply that does more than it needs to.

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My advice is... NEVER buy a PSU unless mpilchfamily has approved it; he will save you alot of headache. Peace :twisted:

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My advice is... NEVER buy a PSU unless mpilchfamily has approved it; he will save you alot of headache. Peace :twisted:


that affirmation makes mpilchfamily PSU guru and he is for sure

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