PC gets weird numbers on bootup, colours distorted etc

AssaTM · 20 May 2008 at 15:07

Hello all, when I boot up my PC instead of a bios diagnostics screen like usual I get a lot of weird numbers and letters, and when the PC goes to boot into Windows XP, on the loading screen it freezes and then the whole page turns white with black artifacts and when I see the Gigabyte splash screen etc all the colours are strange, the problem first started in games only, with green etc artefacts which leaves me to believe it's the graphics card, but surely that wouldnt stop it from booting into Windows or? Many Thanks for the help

AssaTM · 20 May 2008 at 15:21

Is there a way to check it's the gfx card without using another card or is that not possible?

AssaTM · 20 May 2008 at 15:49

Hmmm well I reseated the card and it loads past the Windows XP bar, then I just get a black screen, no mouse recognition etc, the mouse flashes for a second then goes off again, I did schedule a Scandisk, but it's not showing it on screen, the PC occasionally loads though, so is it possible it's running that?

AssaTM · 20 May 2008 at 16:59

Well it seems to be the graphics card, as I cooled it down, and reseated it, and then it worked fine, until I went ingame and the screen went yellow so, i'm pretty sure it's that, but Many Thanks anyway, I think i'll order a new one anyway

AssaTM · 20 May 2008 at 20:12

7900, good guess, it's a 7950, but ordered a new one anyway, we'll see how it goes