03-12-2007, 11:05 PM | #1 | ||
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Computer Help Needed
I'm really frustrated right now.
I woke up this morning, and the monitor was black, so I restarted the computer, and then everything seemed fine. But now, everytime I try to start an application that uses the video card, the application freezes and I have to restart my computer. Everything else is normal. For example, I can start and play stuff like OOTP just fine. I tried reinstalling the video drivers, and even directx (although I didn't know how to uninstall it first). I also tried a system restore back to yesterday (before all this happened). Nothing has worked so far. Oh, and now when I do a restart, windows shuts down, and then there's a longish beep but the computer doesn't restart (although it's still on). I only noticed that after the restore, but it could have happened before that. Could it be that my video card is dying? I hope not, since I don't want to spend money on a new one right now. Any help from you guys would be appreciated. |
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03-12-2007, 11:42 PM | #2 |
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Anyone? I need to go to work soon, but I really want to figure something out, or it's going to bug me all night.
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03-12-2007, 11:43 PM | #3 |
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Usually when you get that "beep" on starting up it's something basic not working (ram, video card, etc).
I'd guess that your video card is dead. I'm sure there's a way to test that (opening up programs that use your 3D card and then having your PC crash is probably a good one already however), but off the top of my head I can't think of any apps/commands to test this.
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03-12-2007, 11:52 PM | #4 | |
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Well, I only get that beep when I restart from the start menu (or anywhere else), and then it doesn't start up again, unless I manually push the restart button. Also, I can still use my computer just fine unless I start a graphically intensive game, so the card at least works a little, so would the computer still beep and recognize the problem? Anyway, I'm thinking you're right, and that the card's dying. |
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03-13-2007, 02:07 AM | #5 |
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No more help or suggestions?
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03-13-2007, 07:19 AM | #6 |
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Homebrew machine? does it have error lights on the back?
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03-13-2007, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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I would agree, sounds like a video card on the brink of death.
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