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Sledge Hammer Time?

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February 26, 2011 2:45:46 PM

I'm posting this in the Graphics and Displays section as I can easily replicate the issue when I run anything 3D.

Ok guys I'm REALLY fustrated by a problem I've been having for along time now, my monitor keeps losing signal, then most of the time the PC will restart immediately after. If I run anything 3D the issue will occur within minutes... However I have had this issue occur when just browsing the web, and even before entering windows.

The issue happened with my old HD5850's and I'm now using GTX570's and still have the same issue, this leads me to believe that its not a GPU problem.

I've re-installed Windows about 5 times, and always had the same issue.

I've tried about 6 different drivers from ATI (When I had my HD5850's) and 3 different drivers from nVidia...

3 different BIOS's for my Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5

Different PSU's, I've tried a Corsair HX850, and am now using a NZXT Hale90 1000W

Different RAM, I've tried 3 x 1GB OCZ 1333Mhz, 3 x 2GB G.Skill Trident 2000Mhz and now using Corsair 3 x 2GB 1600Mhz

Different HDD, I've tried a Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB (which died recently) and am now using a OCZ Vertex 2 80GB SSD

No overclocks on anything, everything is factory defaults expect the cooling

CPU and GPU's are watercooled. CPU reaches 55C under prime95, GPU's idle at 25C and 28C, don't know about load temps.


EDIT: Oh forgot to mention that I've tried 3 different monitors and 3 different cables.... all resulting in the same issue.

Any Idea's people before I buy an xbox360 and call it a day?

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February 26, 2011 3:34:01 PM

Mobo is the only thing left.RMA it or transfer your entire setup to any other mobo and start testing. Also examine the mobo, if you can find any signs of damaged or discolored capacitor.
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