Compy died, might be vid card.

[Hayabusa Rider]

I get a "no signal" on my HDTV, which I use as my monitor.

Had a sudden BSOD that I couldn't read, then nada but the system powering up without posting.

So if the MB checks out, it's probably time for a new vid card.

Suggestions?

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Hayabusa Rider
I get a "no signal" on my HDTV, which I use as my monitor.

Had a sudden BSOD that I couldn't read, then nada but the system powering up without posting.

So if the MB checks out, it's probably time for a new vid card.

Suggestions?

GTX260 or 512 4870 are the choices at this price point, each has advantages.

 

[JPB]

$200 gets a GTX260 or 4870 ?

Where do you see these at ?

 

[vj8usa]

Originally posted by: JPB
$200 gets a GTX260 or 4870 ?

Where do you see these at ?

That's not that uncommon a price nowadays. Newegg has a GTX260 for $200 after rebate, and a 4870 for around $215. You could find one of either for under $200 on ebay with the Live cashback, too.

 

[s44]

It may be the PSU. And either of those suggestions will test it big time.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: vj8usa

Originally posted by: JPB
$200 gets a GTX260 or 4870 ?

Where do you see these at ?

That's not that uncommon a price nowadays. Newegg has a GTX260 for $200 after rebate, and a 4870 for around $215. You could find one of either for under $200 on ebay with the Live cashback, too.

I saw them at newegg.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: s44
It may be the PSU. And either of those suggestions will test it big time.

I'm going to be really ticked if my 750W PC Power & Cooling unit died. I've a spare one so I'll keep that in mind.

 

[lavaheadache]

like your handle... I got an '07 busa myself... love it

 

[badnewcastle]

Could it be bios or memory?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: badnewcastle
Could it be bios or memory?

It was indeed memory. I've pulled the bad stick, and have more on order. Looking into video cards, it seems that the price/performance point has improved significantly since I bought my 8800gt.

 

[MarcVenice]

Price/performance in the upper echelons has improved, 8800gt was still a very good bang for buck videocard. Depending on what resolution you play it, you might not gain much from spending $200 though.