AboutBobbert Expertise I can answer technical questions about installation, use, and maintinence of most 3D Graphics hardware, and software. I can offer assistance with overclocking (while I do not suggest overclocking while under warranty) and I can give assistance with more complicated problems to the full extent of my abilities.
Experience I have been into computer hardware, especially 3D graphics and the hardware that drives them, for a number of years. I have knowledge in installation, use, troubleshooting, purchase suggestions and over clocking.
Hi, Im a first time poster here, having some graphic card problems..
My specs..
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ @ 2000 MHz
2048 MB (2 x 1024 DDR-SDRAM )
PCI and AGP bus
Manufacturer:MSI K8T Neo-V (MS-7032)
Model: Ms-7032
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
CPU/Ram: 2 GHz / 2047 MB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Sound Card: Realtek AC'97 Audio for VIA (R) Audio Controller
Temps:
Processor Temperature : 26.5 °C
Mainboard Temperature : 41 °C
Please dont laugh..lol..anyway..as you can see I have a crappy video card..so I just purchased an EVGA NVIDIA 8400 GS..AND a new psu, 550 watt, should be plenty to run the card.
So..I uninstall the old drivers..even use Driver Sweeper to make sure..install the new card..and drivers..everything is fine until reboot..then I get a totally pixelated screen. Its neon colors and cant read anything on it..btw.its a PCI card..so it says..and I have both PCI and AGP bus slots, and bios is set to both.
I also installed this 5200 just a week ago from a previous 5200 that went out. So the installation went fine with this one.
Strange thing is..I go into PC Wizard to see..or BARELY see..what its saying about the card..it is saying its PCI E..at least I THINK it says that..the card itself is PCI
I tried getting into my bios..and no luck..I have a razor keyboard and no matter what key I hit..I cant access bios..
What do you think is wrong..is it the graphics card itself? Just got it from Tiger Direct..hmmm
I really cant afford to spend any more money! Im a single mom and it was bad enough buying a psu and card. HELP! :)
Answer Can you give me some more information about the PSU you replaced, and the PSU you replaced it with? Also, does the system work with the FX 5200 installed?
I'm thinking the 8400 you've got is just bad, TigerDirect should replace it as a result, although if the FX 5200 works (and especially if its an AGP card), I'd probably just return the board as defective and take a refund, as the performance gains are unlikely to be very exceptional. If more performance is the goal, what application/need is driving the upgrade?
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