Think i have a problem :(

ivrytwr3 · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:07

Booted up this morning to see this:

(pic of my desktop with flickering green matrix type stuff going on - also points to whoever identifies the city centre!)

My Google skills show either a dying graphics card and someone suggested a full power down and reboot (hasn't helped).

Anyone able to confirm what is happening? (also if it is dying graphics card, what do i need to buy as i've not had to replace one before!)

Josh · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:08

So the green lines only show once the pc has booted, do you see any of it during the BIOS boot up stage or only when the PC is fully booted?

It's either GPU or the screen I think.

bowza · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:11

Specs of pc would help to start with,

also clean out case fans etc , check cooling is working on the GPU

start from there and see how you progress

what to buy depends what you use it for,

Apache14 · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:15

Have you tried another monitor ?

And yeah full system specs would be helpful

ivrytwr3 · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:25

Processor AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor
Manufacturer AMD
Speed 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores 4
Video Card ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer ATI
Chipset ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Dedicated Memory 1.0 GB
Total Memory 756.6 MB
Memory 8.2 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (build 6002), 64-bit
Service Pack 2
Size 64 Bit
Edition
Display Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
DVD TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223L ATA Device
CD TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223L ATA Device
Drive
Size 892.4 GB
Free 224.6 GB

Flickering is not during boot up, however, the flickering is now gone (for the moment anyway

)

ETA: Nope, back again

new boy · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:40

Do you have on board graphics to test with?

ubersonic · 23 Jun 2015 at 08:52

Are you using a VGA cable to connect the monitor? try wiggling it a bit.

Silent_Scone · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:02

Do you have Afterburner and have you just installed a new driver suite? Your clocks are likely ramped up to 1000+. It's a bug in AB that occurs occasionally when installing drivers. If the clocks are at stock it's likely the GPU. Reseat it and try again

ivrytwr3 · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:10

Connects with DVI.

Just done a de-gunge and cleaned all the dust out of it, but still having issues.

Zoart · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:18

ivrytwr3 said:
Booted up this morning to see this:

(pic of my desktop with flickering green matrix type stuff going on - also points to whoever identifies the city centre!)

My Google skills show either a dying graphics card and someone suggested a full power down and reboot (hasn't helped).

Anyone able to confirm what is happening? (also if it is dying graphics card, what do i need to buy as i've not had to replace one before!)

You are the chosen one Neo.
But seriously I think it's the monitor that's broken if not then it's the gpu. It's either one of them. If you have a spare GPU try connecting that one, if you have a spare monitor connect that one.

I'm sure it's either one of them

nadesicod25 · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:38

I had this happen to me awhile back thought it was the monitor however was not the case put the gpu in another machine and same issues.

it is the gpu mate

fs123 · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:51

This is probably the DDR memory on the gpu. I had a similar problem on my 7970 which I fixed by using a heatgun on all the memory chips. I knew it was a dry joint under one of the chips because when I flexed the card it would sometimes work perfectly.

varkanoid · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:58

ivrytwr3 said:
Booted up this morning to see this:

Click to expand...

(pic of my desktop with flickering green matrix type stuff going on - also points to whoever identifies the city centre!)

Its in front of the Sigma Restaurant, Sibiu, Romania.

cainer · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:16

ive had similar in game before from overclocked Vram, lowering it by 50hz stopped it

ivrytwr3 · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:44

varkanoid said:
Its in front of the Sigma Restaurant, Sibiu, Romania.

Winner!! Have you been or was it epic googling skillz?

OK, so we think it's the GPU (monitor is fine). Looking at my aged system, what card do i need? (i have no idea about hardware unfortunately!)

My system is used for L4D2, movies and TV and i also do some video encoding.

Kelt · 23 Jun 2015 at 11:26

ivrytwr3 said:
Winner!! Have you been or was it epic googling skillz?

OK, so we think it's the GPU (monitor is fine). Looking at my aged system, what card do i need? (i have no idea about hardware unfortunately!)

My system is used for L4D2, movies and TV and i also do some video encoding.

What card you need depends on what you use it for (as you've stated), and what budget you have.

ivrytwr3 · 23 Jun 2015 at 11:43

well that was quick - blue screens, card smells v warm and i think the card has died!

Noticed the card fan was struggling so took it out, cleaned it up (was quite clogged with dust

) But it is still blue screening.

So would appreciate some recommendations asap as i can get one ordered today if i'm quick.

Budget, it's an older system as above, but it is our main pc - so under £200 would do what i need?

Digital X · 23 Jun 2015 at 11:47

A 750ti will do fine. Unless you wanted the best you could without spending too much?

Kelt · 23 Jun 2015 at 11:50

Considering you're running a fairly old game, I'd be looking at something like this:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-225-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1842

MSI 280X @ £170

If you're looking to play more modern games in the future, you'd have to budget a bit more, maybe for a 970.

Kelt · 23 Jun 2015 at 11:53

Also, might be worth your while having a look in the MM, always a few graphics card for sale in there.