Going to black screen for a second? Normal?

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DragonTG

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Almost everytime I run a program, it varies as to what it is, but for instance I just installed ATI tray tools and when I ran it the screen went black for about 1 second then went normal again (with it running) It doesn't seem to be hurting anything, but is this normal? I recently upgraded to an x1900xtx, a a8n-32 sli deluxe mobo, and a 4400+ amd 64 x2 proc.
 
Is it really a full second? If it's just a flash it's probably nothing to worry about but normal is relative, maybe your power supply doesn't have the amps on the 12V rail to keep up. That's if it's a full second. Younger eyes see things differently, a flash to me may seem like a full second to you. Is it very long, truly and what's your P.S. like?
 
No its just about 1 full second. The PSU is new its an enermax 620w liberty
 
Like for instance when I open catalyist control center it flashes then is back to normal with it open. ANd I Just quit out of oblivion and it went to my desktop, flashed, went back again normaly
 
Mine does that. XP flashes from time to time depending on what program I'm starting or exiting. I suppose it's normal
 
It might have something to do with the specific program. For Instance, whenever I install new video drivers, upon reboot, the screen shows the desktop, goes blank for a second, then re-appears. It also does that sometimes after exiting some games. I wouldn't worry about it. Game on :p
 
if its after exiting a game, then your system is just changing resolutions and you probably have a cheap monitor that takes a while to adjust
 
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