Old Crt screens?

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:15

Do the old CRT screens recognize new graphics cards such as the Hd 4870 ?? :mad:

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:38

So your saying my LG studioworks 700s will work with the HD 4870 ??

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 08:53

well im not too clued up about monitors.
the 17" LG studioworks 700s, it's max display is 1280x1024@60hz and it goes up to 85hz
the HD4870 max res is 2560 x 1600
reckon it will support it because im buying a graphics card today...

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:31

thanks so much. iv been worrying about it!

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:34

this will make me happy, im upgrading my screen in a few months maybe the: http://http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-038-AC

mjwp · 18 Oct 2008 at 09:34

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-038-AC

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 08:05

well, iv got the 4870... and when i power on everything turns on... fan on graphics etc. but the screen shows an amberlight meaning its not got a signal. :confused:

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 09:33

tried connecting to other port. my guess is that its the converter... or the pci-e slot. its a new computer so theres no drivers installed. ??

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:19

4 red lights show up on the GPU ..

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:40

well iv just re-seated the card and three lights flash when i turn on.
i read in a similiar forum that this is a standard test ?
The VGA-DVI adapter is as firm as firm can be !... : (

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 12:59

i have 3 lights that flash when power on:
D1601
D1602
D1603
isnt this a saftey test?
what do you suggest? i buy a new monitor?

mjwp · 19 Oct 2008 at 17:17

Il describe the situation fully because i think iv tried everything.
i bought a new setup ( the one in my sig) and iv assemebled it all, i have no os no drivers installed and i cant do so because i cant see anything? so will tht be the problem?
both pci-e plugs in card, iv tried using the molex adaptors, when i power it on the 3 red lights flash on then off.
my screen is VGA so i use a VGA to DVI adaptor and when i remove the VGA lead from the adaptor my screen turns on and says " No signal..." and when i plug it into the adaptor ( powering pc off and on inbetween) the screen turns off and the amber light comes on the screen...

I think iv tried everything any i really need ideas. i tried it with my mates graphics card and it did exactly the same thing, amber light when plugged in green when unplugged and no signal message..
What do you suggest i do... will a new screen fix the problem? :confused:

mjwp · 22 Oct 2008 at 20:24

First power on the PSU did make a small Pop noise but it still works fine, theres also a green led on the MOBO indicating that it is working, il try removing and reattacthing RAM

mjwp · 22 Oct 2008 at 20:40

reattached RAM, same problem... im thinking of taking it back to retailler and asking them to look at it, but i dont want to pay a load for a small trivial issue.

mjwp · 22 Oct 2008 at 20:52

any thoughts to why no display ? :eek:

mjwp · 22 Oct 2008 at 23:29

how do i go about resetting the bios with no screen?

mjwp · 23 Oct 2008 at 18:12

Sorted out the problem, simple jumper settings :/ took a keen eye to spot

Thanks to everyone who helped