strange pixels appear on the screen and then the pc shuts down

guyt4444

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Hi all, my problem is that after i start my pc i get a few strange pixels on all the screen (no the right color) and the the pc usualy shuts down or stucks, i suspect its a problem with the GC but im not sure it could be the MB... anyone heard about this problem? ill appriciate the help.


thanks for the help
guy.

coolermaster centurion 5
TT 420W
AMD 64 3000
eVGA 6800GT
MSI neo fsr
corssair 512x2 2.5 400Mhz
200GB seagate
 

mechBgon

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The TT420W units are none too strong where it counts (12-volt amperage). How about get an Enermax Whisper2 460W unit or some other high-quality unit in the 450W-500W area.
 

mechBgon

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One other tip: unplug the case's front-USB cable from the motherboard if it's plugged in. MSI has some funky pinout issues on some models.
 

Gentle

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I think it is important to ask if this is a "new" install on any of your hardware?

For instance...

Is this a new install on your graphics card? Meaning... Did you just upgrade from another card?

Gentle
 

Rocket321

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Do you get any beeps from the mobo? If not, your going to have to start swapping hardware to determine the cause. If you get 1 beep (normal) then I would also assume its the vid card.
 

Bassyhead

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Originally posted by: Rocket321
Do you get any beeps from the mobo? If not, your going to have to start swapping hardware to determine the cause. If you get 1 beep (normal) then I would also assume its the vid card.

And also check out the "D-bracket" if you have one. The LEDs could give a clue what's going on.
 

guyt4444

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thanks for the help guys ill try to replace the VC with another 1...(i hope its not the problem because it is very precious to me :) )