Computer hardware problem...?

[OneWithFire]

so replace the graphics card first, and see if it fixes it?

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[Dreams_Of_Cheese]

Or don't. It looks like it's snowing.

[Bisjac]

i would first blame the drivers.

then i would blame the cord or ports the cord is in.

THEN i would blame the gpu

[Emo Freak]

Try taking out the dedicated graphics card and using the integrated graphics card on the mobo. If artifacts do not appear then you know what the problem is. After that I suggest contacting newegg in order to return the PC.

[OneWithFire]

i would first blame the drivers.

then i would blame the cord or ports the cord is in.

THEN i would blame the gpu

Fixed drivers, and the HDMI on both ends, so i guess it's the GPU.


Well, i already ordered a new GPU, so if that doesnt end up fixing it, i am going to contact newegg and see what they'll do for me.

But on the chance that they do still appear, would that narrow the problem down to something?

[Doomonkey]

You should get a psu with more wattage, they usually aren't very expensive compared to other computer parts.

[OneWithFire]

Im not sure which one to pick, any suggestions?

[Blockzillahead]

this usually happens when you overclock your GPU too much or the slot of your GPU is filled with crap/damaged.

[OneWithFire]

this usually happens when you overclock your GPU too much or the slot of your GPU is filled with crap/damaged.

but this happens after a while with the computer on, if the slot was damaged, wouldnt the artifacts appear right when i turn the comp on?

also, i ordered this power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-371-045&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=5#scrollFullInfo

because im low on cash right now, and it seemed good, as i know i wont be doing any super heavy crCIA gaming, just a few source games and MMOs, and then i can upgrade it when im out of college.

This was the video card i had ordered to replace the current one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150580

[OneWithFire]

Do you guys think that should fix it?

[Blockzillahead]

Do you guys think that should fix it?

yeah but i'm certain the PSU isn't the problem here and it's with the GPU itself. either it being damaged or the drivers being faulty.

[OneWithFire]

yeah but i'm certain the PSU isn't the problem here and it's with the GPU itself. either it being damaged or the drivers being faulty.

I probably needed more power anyways...

But It's ok, as long as i can get this fixed, i'll be happy

[Bisjac]

by cords and port i assume you knew i meant loose ports or damaged cord.
you just listed what you had and that it was plugged in, not really describing a non problem.

[OneWithFire]

by cords and port i assume you knew i meant loose ports or damaged cord.
you just listed what you had and that it was plugged in, not really describing a non problem.

Yes, because alongside the HDMI that i had used for this setup, i found an old computer cord that i had, and used it instead, and the artifacts are still there. So i dont think it's the port or the cord.

[OneWithFire]

And just one last question, along with a bump.

Could it be the CPU, or does that have nothing to do with this?