video card gone?

[mskalak]

Hey everyone, I appreciate all the help I can get in advance.

I built this computer back in the summer of '02 and it has worked great until today. I haven't kept up with computer tech since then, so pretty much I'm going to be brand new with any hardware.

I think the video card died, as there is no information getting to the monitor. I cleaned the computer, disconnected the video card, reconnected it, and still nothing. Is there anything else that could be the problem?

This is an old geforce something in an AGP slot. Is it possible to buy a new video card cheap and just plug it in, or do I have to pony up and get a new computer? I pretty much only use it for internet, music storage, and MS Office stuff.

Suggestions?


Thanks,

Mike

 

[IlllI]

6 years is a looooooong time in terms of technology

 

[mskalak]

understandable... hence why i'm pretty much new at this again...

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

First check your warranty. If expired check here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...639&name=AGP%204X%2f8X

 

[mskalak]

ok, so the warranty on a 6 year old product... i'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say that its long gone.

plus, is it even worth it to buy a new video card (as in will the new card even work in my old system), or do i just build a cheap new system?

 

[AzN]

That depends if you got a card with lifetime warranty.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Just get a cheap GeForce 6200A and call it a day.

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Just get a cheap GeForce 6200A and call it a day.

:thumbsup:

no need to go shell out for a new system, especially if your current one was running strong.

 

[yh125d]

As long as the processor and ram and stuff is running well enough to keep you happy, just buy the cheapest AGP video card on newegg and shove it in

 

[IlllI]

Originally posted by: mskalak
ok, so the warranty on a 6 year old product... i'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say that its long gone.

lol for some reason that made me chuckle

 

[HexiumVII]

I'd garner more on the mobo dying. You might as well get a new machine, like those $400 Dells with 22" monitors. Hard to beat that price even if you've kept up all these years.

 

[mskalak]

Thanks everyone.

I'm going to try an old video card tonight after work and see if that is really the problem.