Is this monitor fried? (with picture)

cthomer5000 · 07-29-2009, 01:07 PM

It's totally dead, right?

Kodos · 07-29-2009, 01:46 PM

I'm no expert, but that looks bad.

gstelmack · 07-29-2009, 01:48 PM

I think my internet connection is dead after downloading that monstrosity of a picture. At least it wasn't an animated GIF...

Subby · 07-29-2009, 01:50 PM

Maybe it's your video card.

Subby · 07-29-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

I think my internet connection is dead after downloading that monstrosity of a picture. At least it wasn't an animated GIF...

There is a great vBulletin hack that automatically resizes huge pictures so that they fit in the framework of the forum. Definitely worth a look from Ryan S, I would think.

Visitors to the 2+2 forums have probably seen it in action.

ISiddiqui · 07-29-2009, 01:53 PM

Kick it!!

JediKooter · 07-29-2009, 01:55 PM

Graphics card possibly. If you have another computer to plug it into, try that and see if the same thing happens.

flere-imsaho · 07-29-2009, 01:56 PM

I don't think it's totally dead - it could be a video card problem. But it definitely doesn't look good.

Kodos · 07-29-2009, 01:57 PM

If it's not completely dead, that means it is somewhat alive.

JediKooter · 07-29-2009, 02:08 PM

But if it's not dead and it's not alive, what is it??? Is this part of the zombie conspiracy?

ISiddiqui · 07-29-2009, 02:11 PM

Zombies?!

Kick it in the head!!

gstelmack · 07-29-2009, 02:22 PM

Well, it is running its self-test which would seem to eliminate the video card.

Easiest test is to plug a different monitor into the computer and plug the monitor into a different computer and you'll know which one the problem is.

Coffee Warlord · 07-29-2009, 02:26 PM

That looks a lot like a bad connection between the video card and the monitor.

So yeah. Plug/unplug/swap monitors. Might not be really dead.

Atocep · 07-29-2009, 02:27 PM

That looks more like a video card or cable problem than the monitor itself. As other said, I'd suggest plugging in another monitor and see if it does the same.

Dutch · 07-29-2009, 02:30 PM

I would definately test out your video card on another monitor.

Matthean · 07-29-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

If it's not completely dead, that means it is somewhat alive.

It's mostly dead compared to completely dead.

Kodos · 07-29-2009, 02:31 PM

I'm no expert, but I would definately test out your video card on another monitor. Don't know if anyone has mentioned that yet.

MJ4H · 07-29-2009, 02:48 PM

I would go office space on this thing it's dead don't bother testing it. Also please upload video of it when you do thanks in advance.

Kodos · 07-29-2009, 02:54 PM

Make sure there is a picture of that 14-year old girl that MJ4H likes on it as you destroy it.

cthomer5000 · 07-29-2009, 04:32 PM

1. It's not even plugged into the PC, which probably eliminates the video card.

2. Another monitor is working fine, which probably eliminates the video card.

I have (well 'had') a dual monitor setup. I lost half my picture to those color bars... got it working again, but it crapped out again about a week later. I was just checking to see if anyone has any insight. I'm assuming it's totally dead. If that is the case, I would say I got a solid run out of the monitor.... I think it's 5 years old and got constant heavy usage.

Subby · 07-29-2009, 05:52 PM

I would say your monitor is fried.

SteveMax58 · 07-29-2009, 06:15 PM

I think the wallpaper looks a bit too...fruity.

I'd recommend going with a paisley or floral pattern.

JediKooter · 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

1. It's not even plugged into the PC, which probably eliminates the video card.

Welp, there's your problem, plug the thing into your computer. Duh

gstelmack · 07-29-2009, 08:21 PM

Looks like a good excuse for a nice new widescreen LCD. What's your budget and any limit on size?

fantom1979 · 07-29-2009, 08:26 PM

Have you tried plugging it into another computer? I have heard somewhere that that is a great way to test a monitor. You might also try another monitor on your computer. That way you can be sure its not your video card.

Kodos · 07-30-2009, 08:38 AM

Dude - you got a Dell!

flere-imsaho · 07-30-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

1. It's not even plugged into the PC, which probably eliminates the video card.

2. Another monitor is working fine, which probably eliminates the video card.

Ahhh.... Well, in that case, it's dead Jim.

Dutch · 07-30-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

1. It's not even plugged into the PC, which probably eliminates the video card.

Dumb question. Have you tried plugging it into any computer?

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07-29-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
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07-29-2009, 01:48 PM	#3
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I think my internet connection is dead after downloading that monstrosity of a picture. At least it wasn't an animated GIF... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

07-29-2009, 01:50 PM	#4
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Maybe it's your video card. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

07-29-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Kick it!! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-29-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Graphics card possibly. If you have another computer to plug it into, try that and see if the same thing happens. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

07-29-2009, 01:56 PM	#8
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	I don't think it's totally dead - it could be a video card problem. But it definitely doesn't look good.

07-29-2009, 01:57 PM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	If it's not completely dead, that means it is somewhat alive. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-29-2009, 02:08 PM	#10
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	But if it's not dead and it's not alive, what is it??? Is this part of the zombie conspiracy? __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

07-29-2009, 02:11 PM	#11
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Zombies?! Kick it in the head!! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-29-2009, 02:22 PM	#12
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Well, it is running its self-test which would seem to eliminate the video card. Easiest test is to plug a different monitor into the computer and plug the monitor into a different computer and you'll know which one the problem is. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

07-29-2009, 02:26 PM	#13
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	That looks a lot like a bad connection between the video card and the monitor. So yeah. Plug/unplug/swap monitors. Might not be really dead.

07-29-2009, 02:27 PM	#14
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	That looks more like a video card or cable problem than the monitor itself. As other said, I'd suggest plugging in another monitor and see if it does the same.

07-29-2009, 02:30 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I would definately test out your video card on another monitor.

07-29-2009, 02:31 PM	#17
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm no expert, but I would definately test out your video card on another monitor. Don't know if anyone has mentioned that yet. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-29-2009, 02:48 PM	#18
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I would go office space on this thing it's dead don't bother testing it. Also please upload video of it when you do thanks in advance. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

07-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#19
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Make sure there is a picture of that 14-year old girl that MJ4H likes on it as you destroy it. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-29-2009, 05:52 PM	#21
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I would say your monitor is fried. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

07-29-2009, 06:15 PM	#22
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	I think the wallpaper looks a bit too...fruity. I'd recommend going with a paisley or floral pattern.

07-29-2009, 08:21 PM	#24
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Looks like a good excuse for a nice new widescreen LCD. What's your budget and any limit on size? __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

07-29-2009, 08:26 PM	#25
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Have you tried plugging it into another computer? I have heard somewhere that that is a great way to test a monitor. You might also try another monitor on your computer. That way you can be sure its not your video card.

07-30-2009, 08:38 AM	#26
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Dude - you got a Dell! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

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