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Display Problems [in Vista x64]

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by craigmmmm, 2007/10/25.

  1. 2007/10/25
    craigmmmm

    craigmmmm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi All,

    Im a bit stuck on a problem im having it all started when i brought a samsung 2232bw monitor for my pc every thing run fine then after a few days the monitor started going in to standby but the pc was still running so i tried another monitor on the graphics card (which was a 7600gt) but it was the same, But when i restart the pc by using the power button due to no display it would restart but it happens over and over again???

    I decided to get a new graphics card installed that and everything was fine for 30 mins and the same problem was back .

    Can anyone help me find the problem or check for what could be causing it??

    I have checked a few forums and it looks like it could be the power supply when i checked this in the bios at around 10am this morning the ATX +12V was going between 10.59v and 11.89v and it kept switching off while i was in the bios
    Now a few hours later it is sitting a 12V and my pc hasnt switched off as yet does this point to a psu problem?


    os: Vista x64 ultimate
    Cpu:amd x2 x64 5000+
    Memory:2gig
    Graphics:8600gts
    Psu:550 watt about 4 yrs old
    1 cdrw
    2xhdd
    3xfans

    Any help will be greatly appreciated

    Thanks Craig
     
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  2. 2007/10/25
    PeteC

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    Craig - Welcome to the Board :)

    Seems unlikely to be a monitor problem as changing the monitor did not resolve the problem. Have you installed the Vista monitor driver for the Samsung? ....

    http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/d...=&dType=D&mType=DR&vType=L&prd_ia_cd=05020100

    Have you installed the Vista x64 driver for the 8600GTS? ....

    http://www.nvidia.com/object/winvista_x64_163.69.html

    Have you checked the monitor settings in Display Properties - Control Panel > Power Options > click on marked Power Option > Turn off the Display ....

    The other possibility may be the need for a BIOS update - if available. I would check out the BIOS settings re. Power schemes - generally best to use Windows Power Options and leave the BIOS settings at default I think.

    I am not a regular user of Vista and hopefully some other members will have more to contribute.

    I have edited your thread title to be more specific - x64 may be the problem :)
     
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  4. 2007/10/25
    craigmmmm

    craigmmmm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi thanks for the reply i have added a bit to my problem about the psu,
    I upgraded my motherboard,memory and the os x64 vista in august and the system was running fine until now but i will double check the drivers i have installed and keep you updated

    Thanks Craig

    P.S
    Thank you for the welcome
     
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  5. 2007/10/25
    PeteC

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    The additional info re. the PSU is handy and may well point to the root cause of the problem but ....

    Please do not edit a post unless you do so immediately after posting - we do not necessarily look back on the original post having replied - just add the info in a new post - thanks.

    A 4 year old power supply could well be flakey - the power outputs should be stable and very close to the stated values and the BIOS should show a steady value. So, yes, the PSU is suspect :)

    I don't know of any freeware software monitor that runs on Vista x64 and would show the voltages from the mobo sensors - no doubt some other member will, so one solution - apart from substitution, would be to use a multimeter.
     
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  6. 2007/10/25
    craigmmmm

    craigmmmm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi Again

    I have updated the monitor driver and the graphics driver all seemed ok then i tried to play medal of honor the main menu loaded up i clicked on continue game it loaded the game up but the second it went to display the game screen the disply went off and i could hear a faint siren coming from the motherboard i then couldnt turn the pc back on until i had taken the power lead out for 20 or 30 second and then i could reboot the pc so im a little confused on if i should replace the psu or have i got another problem causing this, The problem has happend on 2 monitors and 2 graphics cards ???:(

    Thanks Craig
     
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  7. 2007/10/25
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    Hi craigmmmm,

    I'm using Vista 64bit HomePrem with a dual core opteron, nvidea gpu with 256K, and 1GB ram and have no hardware problems. IMHO, the best course is replace the PSU and see what happens. A sick PSU can damage your MoBo and/or processor as well as your memory, and IMO it's more cost effective to replace rather than wait and see. There are testers you can buy, and I have one, but I'm not impressed, and i think a new or updated system deserves a new PSU.
     
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  8. 2007/10/26
    craigmmmm

    craigmmmm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi

    Just to keep you updated i ordered a new psu today and will let you know if it the cause of the problem or not

    Thanks Craig :)
     
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  9. 2007/10/27
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    The PSU may well be the problem. I might wonder about a heat problem. [Combining the two, check that the fan in the PSU is spinning freely.] Check all the fans are spinning freely inside the case (and there is no dust build-up, like in the heatsink under the CPU fan).

    If you found those readings in the BIOS, check if there are temperature readouts. Check temperatures between a cold start and when you have problems and need to restart.

    If you have added hardware over the years, you may need to increase the flow of air through the case. Check by leaving the side off the case and directing a desk fan into it.

    Matt
     
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