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"DaveW" wrote in message news:Cuxwb.224452$ao4.809318@attbi_s51... It could be a power supply unit or motherboard that is going bad. -- DaveW "Michelle" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I've been having a problem and I'm hoping someone here can help me... first my stats: WinXP home, sp1 768 ram 1.7 gig P4 brand new viewsonic 19" monior ATI Radeon 9200 128 mb graphics card (also brand new) 40 gig HD, plenty of free space. Now for the problem :-)... about a month ago I started noticing display problems. After doing a bunch of research on the web (and calling Dell even SNIP We are also assuming that the new monitor came equiped with a new video cable to the video card, Most Do, If so this eliminates the cable, if not then it could be a bad cable. BTW Viewsonics are excellent monitors , I have had my Graphics Series G790 for four years, still sharp and bright as ever. -- Regards, Rene Lamontagne |
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Subject: help with refresh problem please
From: "DaveW" It could be a power supply unit or motherboard that is going bad. Thank you Dave. That seems to be what all things are leading to. I have to say, I'll never buy another Dell snort. Thanks for replying :-) Michelle ;-) Michelles Paint Shop Pro & More! http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html Original tubes, links to PSP sites, fonts, clip art, wavs and other fun stuff! |
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Subject: help with refresh problem please
From: "Rene Lamontagne" We are also assuming that the new monitor came equiped with a new video cable to the video card, Most Do, If so this eliminates the cable, if not then it could be a bad cable. Rene, the new monitor came with the cable that attaches to the tower only. I didn't install the video card, but I'm guessing it didn't come with one either. (and this is going by my assumption that you mean an internal cable, I'm ignorant about these things) Could this be another thing to try (that would be cheap for a change? ;-) TIA! BTW Viewsonics are excellent monitors , I have had my Graphics Series G790 for four years, still sharp and bright as ever. I agree, I replaced my old computers monitor with a viewsonic about 4 years ago and it's still running perfectly in my sons room. :-) Thats one reason I bought another viewsonic, plus, it was on sale g. -- Regards, Rene Lamontagne Michelle ;-) Michelles Paint Shop Pro & More! http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html Original tubes, links to PSP sites, fonts, clip art, wavs and other fun stuff! |
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"Michelle" wrote in message ... Subject: help with refresh problem please From: "Rene Lamontagne" We are also assuming that the new monitor came equiped with a new video cable to the video card, Most Do, If so this eliminates the cable, if not then it could be a bad cable. Rene, the new monitor came with the cable that attaches to the tower only. I didn't install the video card, but I'm guessing it didn't come with one either. (and this is going by my assumption that you mean an internal cable, I'm ignorant about these things) Could this be another thing to try (that would be cheap for a change? ;-) TIA! BTW Viewsonics are excellent monitors , I have had my Graphics Series G790 for four years, still sharp and bright as ever. I agree, I replaced my old computers monitor with a viewsonic about 4 years ago and it's still running perfectly in my sons room. :-) Thats one reason I bought another viewsonic, plus, it was on sale g. -- Regards, Rene Lamontagne Michelle ;-) Michelles Paint Shop Pro & More! http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html Original tubes, links to PSP sites, fonts, clip art, wavs and other fun stuff! I Meant the big video cable which is usualy attxched to the monitor and plugs into the back of the tower to the video card connector, it would appear that the monitor came with one as you say (not internal cable). Dells are ok most of the time but a real pain to upgrade due to those prprietory parts I have upgraded a few for friends and it's always a chore. I build my own systems and build them for friends and therefore I can choose all components to fit requirements and budgets, It's usually not cheaper but I get a much better machine out of it.(also it's a hobby). Well In your case I guess I would recommend reloading XP and The 3.9 Catalyst drivers from ATI, this would eliminate all old drivers which is very important. Flashing the bios may also be a solution as it may have become corrupted (unusual but not unheard of ). If that does not help than it would nearly have to be power supply or motherboard. :-( -- Regards, Rene Lamontagne |
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"Michelle" wrote in message ... From: "Rene Lamontagne" Snip Thanks for all the help & advice, I appreciate it. I probably wont be back until after Thanksgiving (especially since I'm cooking) and I don't know if you celebrate it but if you do, have a Happy Thanksgiving! (and if you don't, have a nice Thursday? ;-) (my lame attempt to be funny, don't mind me, I've been cooking for 2 days and it isn't over yet ;-) Thanks again! I'll let you know what happens! Regards, Rene Lamontagne Michelle ;-) Michelles Paint Shop Pro & More! http://members.aol.com/Mish234/index.html Original tubes, links to PSP sites, fonts, clip art, wavs and other fun stuff! And you and your family have a wonderfull Thanksgiving, We celebrate it in October(Canada) and yes it was a great day with good food. Till later. -- Regards, Rene Lamontagne |
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