Gateway Problem

[bit by bit]

Hello everyone, i'm the newbie on the block. Wanted to know if anyone might know what my problem could be. I have a Gateway 7200s desktop that is about 2 1/2 years old. I had it in a shop that i used to own and it ran great, never a problem. About 2 weeks ago i disconnected everything and brought it home. As soon as i fired it up, a small window appeared on the monitor saying " monitor is working - check pc cable and signal". I tripled checked every connection to see that it was correct and tight. Gateway,( after what seemed like pulling teeth) , sent me a new monitor, but the same thing is happening. Any clue as to what might be wrong and what direction i should head in? Thank you very much for any help you can give me.

 

[oscaryu1]

First things first, welcome to the Computer Forum!

i'd say thats a bad video card. you may have damaged it or it may haev come out of its slot. check it, then ge tback to us

 

[bit by bit]

Thank you very much. I'll try that today and let you know. thanks again!

 

[bit by bit]

Hello again. Checked my video card and it is secure in it's slot. As far as damage while moving it, i was EXTREMELY careful while moving it. I don't get it, can they just go bad all of a sudden like that? Thanks in advance