Problems.

[widgsted]

Hey, hope someone can help..

A few days ago when I went to boot up my PC I couldnt get any further than the XP loading screen (I see a black screen with a hint of a glow lol, instead of the loading screen. ), I plugged my monitor into my onboard socket and it was doing the same thing until I unplugged my graphics card, I had this problem once before a few months back and removed my card, cleaned it and put it back in a day or so later and it booted fine, However that didnt work this time , So at the minute im using my on board, which is just crap lol.

My graphics card is a nVidia GeForce FX5200.

Originally thought my card had died, but the fact it worked after having these probs before makes me think maybe its something I could gix some how?
I'm not working at the minute so buying a new card is out of the question lol .

If any more info is needed just ask, hope someone can help me

Cheers.

 

[Red Falcon]

I think your FX5200 is crap.

Might be time for you to get a new one.

Hell, even the cheapest, low-end cards in existence right now will blow that thing away.

I'm assuming your on AGP, try getting a 7300GT or a HD 2400Pro in AGP format. They should be around $60-80 or so.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129097

As for your card, if you see any blackened connectors on your card, it may be time to get a new one. That card is over 4 years old and has probably seen its final days.

Do you do much gaming? What are your primary computing needs?

 

[Mr. K6]

Did the problem just happen randomly? Did you do anything different/add hardware/flash a BIOS, etc.? It's likely possible that the card could have just upped and failed, but seeing as you can boot and the problem occurs at the XP loading screen (if I'm understanding correctly), it could likely be a driver issue. Try booting into safe mode (hit F8 before windows load screen, select safe mode) and see if you can boot, also try the safe mode w/ VGA option. Also, the FX5200 isn't much better than most onboard video, so you aren't missing much during this trouble shooting.

 

[widgsted]

Just to add Im using PCI, as its an old motherboard lol.

And yeh it just happened randomly, thanks for advice il be sure to try that..

Also, im missing alot, haha I played Unreal Tournament 99 sometimes and it runs perfect on my FX5200 but with my onboard i struggled too play it so I dont bother, I play some WoW and now I cant play it all all, UT2004 runs as i need it too and now I cant play that all all. , same FarCry which I can only just play with my FX5200.
Lets say Ive played alot of Solitaire haha...

Thanks for the reply Mr. K6, appreciate it