Recent content by MarkTKM

Sounds like he might have set his video settings above what his hardware can do. That's the general response you would get. Try safe mode and check his settings. (Installing programs can sometimes do this, as they try to set your system for "their" optimal performance.)

I can't speak to the other factors, but I can relate my experience with overall reliabilty. I keep 4 desktops running for various people (3 home use, 1 small business). I've replaced 5 hard drives due to outright failure, and not one of them was a seagate. It's my first choice for pickup when I...