Question weird visual artifacting on new (old) build - ruled out video card

[mitchafi]

Hi all,

Putting together a pc from old parts and getting some really weird visual glitches on the screen. These started from the very minute I started installing Windows 10 from a flash drive and have persisted once the install was completed. CPU is an AMD X2 6000+ on an old Foxconn C51XEM2AA "SLI-ready" motherboard.

I have a brand new Asus 710 GT video card that has been tested and working in a different machine, so it does not seem to be related to the video card.

Also worth pointing out that the BIOS screens do not show any artifacting of this kind. It only starts once I get into Windows. Does anyone have any thoughts about how to troubleshoot this? See attached pictures for reference.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I want to say that the slot on that mobo is not providing enough power to the card. Or the RAM in that PC is shot.

Given the age of that kit, there may be bad / failing caps on the board involved too, possibly the one(s) nearest the GPU slot.

 

[Steltek]

Or, a power supply issue? How old is the power supply that you are putting in this old build?

 

[mitchafi]

Bummer; thanks for the tips, though. Yeah a neighbor gave me this motherboard though he did mentioned it was working. Guess perhaps I should just junk it. How the heck do you responsibly get rid of an old motherboard?

 

[mitchafi]

Or, a power supply issue? How old is the power supply that you are putting in this old build?

As old as the motherboard I assume (also donated). It is a thermaltake toughpower 750AP. On the other hand, my primary computer/htpc is also this old and no problems with it yet...

 

[Steltek]

Capacitor issues are generally hit and miss. If you find any bad ones on the board you might be able to fix them yourself. I wouldn't recommend messing with any in the power supply unless you really know what you are doing due to voltage issues.

Also, are you using the same monitor and monitor cable to test the video card in both systems? A failing video cable or a bad port on a monitor can also cause that type of artifacting.

 

[mitchafi]

Did just try a different monitor and cable but still no dice. If I wasn't stuck inside, I'd just assume junk it, but hmm maybe I'll watch some youtube videos on identifying/replacing bad capacitators.