GT240 problem...possible solution

[winxsd]

I recently updated my 6600 gt with a gigabyte gt 240. The card worked for the most part, but would occasionally give a white flash on my screen. This seemded to be random, and would even happen when there were no open programs, and just the desktop showing. I am using an older CRT monitor with a VGA connection. It became quite annoying.

CPU: AMD Phenom x4 9650
MOBO: ECS GF8200A
RAM: 2x2GB Corsair DDR2
Graphics Card: Gigabyte GT 240 512mb 128-bit GDDR5 PCI-E
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

I messed with trying different drivers, but saw no improvement. Finally, I decided to try running the monitor through the HDMI port of the video card using a HDMI to VGA adapter that I had sitting around. So far, it seems to have done the trick. In two days, I have not seen the white flash on my screen at all. Hopefully my problem is solved, and if anyone else is dealing with this issue, hopefully this can help.

 

[winxsd]

Update...Seems that this issue is not entirely resolved. It is about 90% eliminated on using the HDPI to VGA adapter, but one time I still saw the white flash since then (several days of use). Not really sure what is going on here, and would be open to suggestions. However, it is also not a major problem, more of an occasional annoyance.

winxsd

 

[sk1939]

It could be a connection problem as well, there might be a loose wire in the VGA cable.

 

[winxsd]

sk1939,
I don't think it is a connection with the VGA cable, as I never experienced the problem while using my old video card or the onboard graphics.

 

[sk1939]

Strange problem nonetheless...

 

[winxsd]

Update...I replaced the old monitor with a new LCD and all the problems are gone. I guess the newer video card didn't like the old monitor very well. This annoying problem is now done.