Monitor

[xXdragonbatXX]

So I thought my monitor was busted so I went ahead and set up my tv as a monitor and my picture quality is still horrible. There is like red flashing lines all over the screen.

Is there a way to test my monitor to see if it is broke or if the computer is wack?

It cleared up a lot on the tv but it is still really bad on the TV.

 

[denis280]

What are the system spec.

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

I have no clue. My uncle is letting me borrow the computer until I graduate college. All I know it is a dell with a intel vpro processor running vista.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

If the monitor and TV are equally wonky then it's most likely the GPU.

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

So if it the GPU do I need to stop using the computer and give it back to my uncle to fix? I have homework due and I can't see my damn computer good enough to do it.

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

Would it be fine to hook the monitor to my laptop to check it?

 

[denis280]

All I know it is a dell

what model

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

I have a brand new asus laptop and I am so paranoid to tell my uncle I broke his computer so I need to at least check the monitor before I call him.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Would it be fine to hook the monitor to my laptop to check it?

Yes, provided you have the correct cable for it.

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

The monitor is fine.

How much is a new GPU?

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

It is a Dell Optiplex 755

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Assuming you have the Mini-tower, these are the specs:

Mini-Tower
Number of Bays
2 internal 3.5", 1 external 3.5", 2 external 5.25"

Dimensions
H: 16.10" W: 7.36" D: 17.52"
H: 40.89cm W: 18.69cm D: 44.50cm

Slots
2 full height PCI
-(H: 4.2" X L: 11")
1 PCIe x16 full height graphics,
-(H: 4.2" X L: 9")
1 PCIe x1 full height
-(H: 4.2" X L: 9")

Power Supply
305W

You should be able to install any PCIe graphics card that doesn't require additional PCIe 6-pin power connector.

 

[xXdragonbatXX]

What one? I need something cheap cheap cheap

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Hit up your local Craigslist. Took me less than a minute to find a couple compatible ones here, like this one for $15. Do a search for "graphics card" and set the max price @ $25. Google the make/model and verify it doesn't require a 6-pin power connector. If you live near Microcenter, you could even get something like this.