Dead video card?

[DemoN]

Havn't had much time to try and figure this out. Just looking for some input on what my problem might be. I have a BFG 6800 GT OC AGP. Started doing this last night and seems to be getting worse. At first I was able to use the computer for a couple of hours, now it happens right as the login screen appears.

Thanks!

 

[rhexis]

not to be captain obvious but you should pull the card and put it in another known working computer. if it craps out like that again its rma time.

 

[Mr. Bluntman]

Sometimes it can be your LCD monitor that is responisble, not your video card. First try with a old-school CRT if you have access to one, or bring your comp to a friend's house that does, and try it first. If you still have problems with the card plugged in your machine, pull it out and try it in another system. If still no-joy, it's time for an RMA or go buy a replacement. You can find 7800GS cards that will be a good 20-30% faster than you have now for $120 on Newegg.

 

[DemoN]

Thanks guys. I posted this thread at work today just to get some input. I didn't have the time last night to even attempt to trouble shoot the problem until tonite. Turned out to be the stupid power wire which some how came loose and was barely connected. Thanks again for the input.