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Hey!
I am having a strange issue with my ... well that's the thing, I'm not quite sure "what" is actually causing the problem!
When I am using my pc, I get an odd flash every 5-10 seconds... or sometimes 1-2 seconds of random colours (similar to TV static).
Sometimes when I switch from, per se, a full screen programme to something else, the flashing will stop for a little while, then carry on again. And sometimes it stops when I am restarting the PC as well.
Additionally, I used fraps to record my view as it was flashing, and on the video there is no flashing at all (which I guess leads me to believe that it would be my monitor..?)
At the moment I have no other system that I can plug into my monitor to check! Would any of you experts have a strong idea what is the cause? I can answer any questions/run any diagnostics etc.
Here's a list of the things i've done, and my PC specs etc.:
Windows 7 64bit home edition
Nvidia GTX 560TI OC edition (Gigabyte manufacturer, supplied by ebuyer)
AMD Phenom X4 3.2ghz
4gb DDR3 Ram
Thanks in advance... I really hope this will be clear to any/all of you, because I don't want to replace a part only to find I've got the wrong one...
I am having a strange issue with my ... well that's the thing, I'm not quite sure "what" is actually causing the problem!
When I am using my pc, I get an odd flash every 5-10 seconds... or sometimes 1-2 seconds of random colours (similar to TV static).
Sometimes when I switch from, per se, a full screen programme to something else, the flashing will stop for a little while, then carry on again. And sometimes it stops when I am restarting the PC as well.
Additionally, I used fraps to record my view as it was flashing, and on the video there is no flashing at all (which I guess leads me to believe that it would be my monitor..?)
At the moment I have no other system that I can plug into my monitor to check! Would any of you experts have a strong idea what is the cause? I can answer any questions/run any diagnostics etc.
Here's a list of the things i've done, and my PC specs etc.:
- Unplugged and plugged back in my GPU, and all the cables connecting the GPU to the monitor. (whilst also clearing any dust)
- Installed/Reinstalled/Uninstalled THEN reinstalled graphics drivers, to no avail
- Booting up the windows CD to try to use the repair (but since even booting up via the windows 7 disc had the screen flashing, I assumed it wasn't software related (correct me if I'm wrong))
Windows 7 64bit home edition
Nvidia GTX 560TI OC edition (Gigabyte manufacturer, supplied by ebuyer)
AMD Phenom X4 3.2ghz
4gb DDR3 Ram
Thanks in advance... I really hope this will be clear to any/all of you, because I don't want to replace a part only to find I've got the wrong one...