Display problem on my custom built computer

KennyD · 09-29-2009, 12:32 AM

Hello everyone,

In the past week, I have begun to have some "display" problems. When I say this, I mean my computer will turn on, I hear all my fans running, all my LEDs on the motherboard light up, my mouse turns on, windows starts...BUT....my monitor doesn't show a display.

Before I go any further,
abit IP35-E motherboard
Nvidia 8800GS video card
2gb Ballistix DDR2 ram *pc 800 i believe*
Seagate Barracuda 300gb HD
Corsair 450w PS

Now, this has happened a few times in the past week. In fact, it just happened an hour ago and this is why I am posting. I was browsing the web and listening to music, when all the sudden my computer completely froze. I had to shut it down via power button, and when I turned it back on I was getting the above problem.

Now, the weird thing is-- Sometimes, I just turn the power off from the PS, wait a few minutes, and reboot-- AND IT WORKS.

However, a few times it would not, and display would not show up. The fan on my 8800gs is working fine, I have direct control on it now running 100 percent and it's at 50c.

I re-seated my RAM a few times, as well as my video card, and sometimes THIS works as well. Everything is seated in good, no wires are cut and I do not see any burnt wires or anything of that matter.

As far as I am concerned, I have updated all my drivers. I have not reset the bios yet, because the problem doesn't last for long.

I am wondering...what this could be. The system is only about a year and a half old. It's running fine as I am typing this, and has only done this within the past week or so.

Any suggestions? I'd hate to buy all these parts again, replace them, then send them back....but I suppose this may be my only way. Everything boots up fine except for my display, so I am hinting Video card.

When I DO boot up, I get a pop up saying "your screen quality and resolution is very low, please click this to let windows adjust"-- (something like that).

Thanks,
kenny D

kimsland · 09-29-2009, 12:38 AM

If the computer is still working in the background, but the screen is blank, then I would think that this is a hardware fault (possible faulty cable) with the screen itself

KennyD · 09-29-2009, 12:44 AM

I don't know about that because I had plugged my roommate's monitor in and it did the same thing.

I am on a HP Pavilion vx74 17 inch CRT monitor from like 2003 lol. But, when I plugged in his monitor it did not work.

ALSO, my 32 inch samsung lcd would not display either when I tried.

**johnb35** · 09-29-2009, 12:55 AM

I would update the video card drivers and see what the refresh rate is. If you boot up into safe mode does it work all the time? If so, then it sounds as if its a driver issue. But if the monitor doesn't turn on as soon as you turn your system on then you have a different issue.

KennyD · 09-29-2009, 01:14 AM

No I think you are misunderstanding.

When this happens, I can't get to a safe mode, I can't see ANYTHING on the screen as SOON as the computer powers on. I can't get into ANYTHING, I have to shut down and do what I said to get it to work.

I am at the same refresh rate I've been at since I built the computer, and all my nvidia drivers are up to date.

**johnb35** · 09-29-2009, 01:41 AM

Then it sounds like you need a new video card or you have a bad video port on the motherboard.

Jamin43 · 10-01-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyD

No I think you are misunderstanding.

When this happens, I can't get to a safe mode, I can't see ANYTHING on the screen as SOON as the computer powers on. I can't get into ANYTHING, I have to shut down and do what I said to get it to work.

I am at the same refresh rate I've been at since I built the computer, and all my nvidia drivers are up to date.

Are you waking your computer up from sleep mode - or from a hard start. I'm running Win 7 RC - and had a similar problem waking up from sleep mode. I ended up disabling sleep mode - and the problem went away. My monitors still go into screensaver - but my PC is either on normally - on powersave mode - or off. No sleeping for my PC.

wildbill · 09-29-2009, 03:18 AM

Remove one of your memory sticks and try it again. Reinstall it and remove the other if it still gives a memory error. Only other thing is if there isn't onboard video on the motherboard is try a different video card.

KennyD · 09-29-2009, 03:20 AM

I don't have an onboard. PCI-E with the 8800gs.

It rebooted and now I am back in action. Seems if I give it 5-10 minutes it works.....

I will try the memory but it doesn't beep all the time at POST. Beeps when it turns on, but that may be the ABIT bios resetting the double-boot that it does.

KennyD · 09-29-2009, 03:45 AM

The more I am reading of these Crucial Ballistix 2gb kit I bought a year ago or so....the more bad reviews.

I have had a few BSOD and computer "restarted" itself for no reason but I never thought anything of it.

My graphics card has NEVER given me a problem before, nor has my motherboard. I am thinking of getting new RAM.

How do I go about checking if they are bad? I have 4 ram slots, maybe I should move them to the other 2 slots and see what happens?

Thanks,
Kenny

09-29-2009, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
KennyD New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	Display problem on my custom built computer Hello everyone, In the past week, I have begun to have some "display" problems. When I say this, I mean my computer will turn on, I hear all my fans running, all my LEDs on the motherboard light up, my mouse turns on, windows starts...BUT....my monitor doesn't show a display. Before I go any further, abit IP35-E motherboard Nvidia 8800GS video card 2gb Ballistix DDR2 ram pc 800 i believe Seagate Barracuda 300gb HD Corsair 450w PS Now, this has happened a few times in the past week. In fact, it just happened an hour ago and this is why I am posting. I was browsing the web and listening to music, when all the sudden my computer completely froze. I had to shut it down via power button, and when I turned it back on I was getting the above problem. Now, the weird thing is-- Sometimes, I just turn the power off from the PS, wait a few minutes, and reboot-- AND IT WORKS. However, a few times it would not, and display would not show up. The fan on my 8800gs is working fine, I have direct control on it now running 100 percent and it's at 50c. I re-seated my RAM a few times, as well as my video card, and sometimes THIS works as well. Everything is seated in good, no wires are cut and I do not see any burnt wires or anything of that matter. As far as I am concerned, I have updated all my drivers. I have not reset the bios yet, because the problem doesn't last for long. I am wondering...what this could be. The system is only about a year and a half old. It's running fine as I am typing this, and has only done this within the past week or so. Any suggestions? I'd hate to buy all these parts again, replace them, then send them back....but I suppose this may be my only way. Everything boots up fine except for my display, so I am hinting Video card. When I DO boot up, I get a pop up saying "your screen quality and resolution is very low, please click this to let windows adjust"-- (something like that). Thanks, kenny D

09-29-2009, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnb35 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near Joliet Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 3,664	I would update the video card drivers and see what the refresh rate is. If you boot up into safe mode does it work all the time? If so, then it sounds as if its a driver issue. But if the monitor doesn't turn on as soon as you turn your system on then you have a different issue. __________________ Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R CPU - E8400 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - ATI HD3870 Hard Drives - 250GB Seagate DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

09-29-2009, 01:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnb35 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near Joliet Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 3,664	Then it sounds like you need a new video card or you have a bad video port on the motherboard. __________________ Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R CPU - E8400 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - ATI HD3870 Hard Drives - 250GB Seagate DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

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09-29-2009, 12:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
kimsland Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 882	If the computer is still working in the background, but the screen is blank, then I would think that this is a hardware fault (possible faulty cable) with the screen itself

09-29-2009, 12:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
KennyD New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	I don't know about that because I had plugged my roommate's monitor in and it did the same thing. I am on a HP Pavilion vx74 17 inch CRT monitor from like 2003 lol. But, when I plugged in his monitor it did not work. ALSO, my 32 inch samsung lcd would not display either when I tried.

09-29-2009, 01:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
KennyD New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	No I think you are misunderstanding. When this happens, I can't get to a safe mode, I can't see ANYTHING on the screen as SOON as the computer powers on. I can't get into ANYTHING, I have to shut down and do what I said to get it to work. I am at the same refresh rate I've been at since I built the computer, and all my nvidia drivers are up to date.

09-29-2009, 03:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
wildbill Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baker, Montana Age: 27 Posts: 56	Remove one of your memory sticks and try it again. Reinstall it and remove the other if it still gives a memory error. Only other thing is if there isn't onboard video on the motherboard is try a different video card.

09-29-2009, 03:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
KennyD New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	I don't have an onboard. PCI-E with the 8800gs. It rebooted and now I am back in action. Seems if I give it 5-10 minutes it works..... I will try the memory but it doesn't beep all the time at POST. Beeps when it turns on, but that may be the ABIT bios resetting the double-boot that it does.

09-29-2009, 03:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
KennyD New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19	The more I am reading of these Crucial Ballistix 2gb kit I bought a year ago or so....the more bad reviews. I have had a few BSOD and computer "restarted" itself for no reason but I never thought anything of it. My graphics card has NEVER given me a problem before, nor has my motherboard. I am thinking of getting new RAM. How do I go about checking if they are bad? I have 4 ram slots, maybe I should move them to the other 2 slots and see what happens? Thanks, Kenny