computer overheated and turned off

lemonkettaz · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:48

it doesn't spin freely seems to stick. I won't be able to buy both a new card and external heatsink so i'd rather buy a cheap card if i have to buy something

lemonkettaz · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:50

what is the correct adds code? It beeps and then it sounds like its loading up from the hard drive activity

Philtor · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:55

Problem with GPU's is they just die when they over heat unlike your CPU which is smart enough to shut down. I would still try replacing the fan but. Only a few quid for a replacement. It *might* just work.

thebigak · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:56

1 Long 2 Short for video card not inserted/detected beep error.

If the graphics card fan is seized you should clean out any dust and see if it frees it up. If not, the oil has dried inside and you can re-lube it. It is probably fried by the sound of things thought because it is stopping the PC from booting.

thebigak · 20 Feb 2010 at 23:58

The card should still show a picture at BIOS boot even if the fan was stuck, it is when it was put under load when the OS had loaded that it would cut the VGA if it overheated. I think personally that it is dead, but I would still try to clean/lube it and test it with another PSU.

lemonkettaz · 21 Feb 2010 at 00:02

well i just cleaned the graphics fan as it was dusty but still doesnt power up when its plugged in. The computer only powers up without the graphics card. Looks like a very cheap replacement is needed any suggestions ha?

thebigak · 21 Feb 2010 at 00:24

You could look for an HD4850 second hand, but it is always a bit risky getting something used on ebay... You after a new card?

lemonkettaz · 21 Feb 2010 at 00:36

yeh but im really not looking to spend more than 50 and even that might make me homeless lol looks like ill be selling modern warfare 1 and 2 ha

Philtor · 21 Feb 2010 at 01:00

*prepares for slagging* You can get a 9500GT for resonable money. Im not a big gamer but my yoke can handle FS2004, GTA III and output everything to my Samsung TV on the HDMI port. Far from great but cheap and works a treat

Crysis would kill it but. lol !

thebigak · 21 Feb 2010 at 02:54

You can get a 4850 second hand for about £50-£60 on ebay inc shipping. 9600GT, 8800GT, 9800GT + second hand also an option. To be honest around the £50 mark there is very little new for a real gaming card, you need to try and find something on ebay for that money.