This is a long explanation, but it's a good one. PLEASE HELP...I'M DESPERATE!
WHY DO MY VIDEO CARDS KEEP GETTING FRIED!?!?! I have gone through what will now be THREE of the exact same type of video card and every single one of them has gone awry. Weird symbols/artifacts appear all over the screen and causes my computer to crash when it is at its worst and then it won't even reboot. The one I have now has just started to go bad, luckily my computer is still running. All three video cards (including this one) have been Leadtek WinFast A280 LE TDH My VIVO graphics cards. Anyone have ideas what could be causing this??? I have tried the malfunctioning video cards in my firend's computer (who btw has the exact same video card) and it does the same thing. So the video cards are definitely & permanently fried.
The only clue that I have gotten is the hardware monitor on the video card for the first one said that the AGP slot was over voltage. Well, I thought maybe it was just the card (and not my motherboard) that went bad so I got that video card replaced and got another one of the exact same type. So whaddya know, that video card goes bad about 5-6 months down the line. Note that the second one didn’t give any warnings about the AGP slot being over voltage.
So when I got the second card replaced I also replaced my entire motherboard. Well, guess what? This one is on its way to video card heaven as well. It seems to be that the memory or some BIOS is getting screwed over royally.
I have no idea what else it could be except for my power supply, but wouldn’t you agree that if it was my power supply then most of the other components in my computer would also be malfunction? I have had to replace nothing else in my computer and my computer runs very fast and efficiently. It’s also hooked up to an APC UPS/surge protector that I specifically bought to help protect my computer from any fluctuations in voltage. The power supply came with my Antec Case and is a True 430W source. I know Antec makes great hardware so that's why I doubt that it's the power supply.
Anyone know another place where I can post this? I need a lot of advice here. I have asked everyone else I know personally and they have run out of ideas too. Can someone help? Is LeadTek crappy? Should I get a new power supply? Did I just get screwed over with 3 bad video cards in a row (which the odds for that are in the millions or possibly billions to 1)? Any advice would be helpful.
I am running an ABIT NF7-S v2 motherboard and have never performed any over-clocking on any part of the system. I am running at 1280x1024 @ 60Hz resolution.
**I have also been told the possibility that it may be my monitor causing the problem. It is definitely a possibility considering the monitor is both an output and input source. My monitor is a Cornea MP704 LCD. I have had to replace the power supply which went bad and now the upper left corner of the display is dying and getting severe screen burn.**
I am a 4th year Computer Engineering/Computer Science double major so if you want to use big words or acronyms chances are I will know what you’re talking about.
Thanks for the help!
P.S. I have just purchased an ASUS 9600XT to replace this one, but don't worry this one won't be going anywhere near my computer until I have this figured out. I'm just hoping this third video card will stay alive until then. I’m not buying anymore of those LeadTeks. They’re bad luck!...or are they?
The only clue that I have gotten is the hardware monitor on the video card for the first one said that the AGP slot was over voltage. Well, I thought maybe it was just the card (and not my motherboard) that went bad so I got that video card replaced and got another one of the exact same type. So whaddya know, that video card goes bad about 5-6 months down the line. Note that the second one didn’t give any warnings about the AGP slot being over voltage.
So when I got the second card replaced I also replaced my entire motherboard. Well, guess what? This one is on its way to video card heaven as well. It seems to be that the memory or some BIOS is getting screwed over royally.
I have no idea what else it could be except for my power supply, but wouldn’t you agree that if it was my power supply then most of the other components in my computer would also be malfunction? I have had to replace nothing else in my computer and my computer runs very fast and efficiently. It’s also hooked up to an APC UPS/surge protector that I specifically bought to help protect my computer from any fluctuations in voltage. The power supply came with my Antec Case and is a True 430W source. I know Antec makes great hardware so that's why I doubt that it's the power supply.
Anyone know another place where I can post this? I need a lot of advice here. I have asked everyone else I know personally and they have run out of ideas too. Can someone help? Is LeadTek crappy? Should I get a new power supply? Did I just get screwed over with 3 bad video cards in a row (which the odds for that are in the millions or possibly billions to 1)? Any advice would be helpful.
I am running an ABIT NF7-S v2 motherboard and have never performed any over-clocking on any part of the system. I am running at 1280x1024 @ 60Hz resolution.
**I have also been told the possibility that it may be my monitor causing the problem. It is definitely a possibility considering the monitor is both an output and input source. My monitor is a Cornea MP704 LCD. I have had to replace the power supply which went bad and now the upper left corner of the display is dying and getting severe screen burn.**
I am a 4th year Computer Engineering/Computer Science double major so if you want to use big words or acronyms chances are I will know what you’re talking about.
Thanks for the help!
P.S. I have just purchased an ASUS 9600XT to replace this one, but don't worry this one won't be going anywhere near my computer until I have this figured out. I'm just hoping this third video card will stay alive until then. I’m not buying anymore of those LeadTeks. They’re bad luck!...or are they?
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Try switching the power supply while exchanging the motherboard and video card.
3 video cards die is very uncanny.
1. the video card has been replaced
2. the mobo has been replaced
3. the power supply would not pick on just the video card, whatever voltage rail that vid cards use (not sure if it's 3.3V or 5V) would exhibit the same problems, and somthing like "Motherboard Monitor" would pick that up.
I would try swaping the monitor for a while and see what happens.
Thanks again! :-)