Pfkninenines wrote:
Yeah, at this point I'd say your graphics card is on it's way out.
You could try to run a
Stability Test to see if you can see issues... But more than likely it's the graphics card.
When I ran it it pops this error message:
Aquw VettelS 776 wrote:
Okay, if it's not graphics drivers, it could still be one of three things: monitor, GPU or DirectX. Frankly I'd be surprised if it's the monitor, but you still need to know for sure before trying anything else so see if another monitor makes any difference. As a stab in the dark, also try swapping the cable connecting the monitor to the PC- it may sound daft, but my monitor started playing up a couple of months ago and I discovered it was entirely down to a dodgy cable.
If it turns out the monitor's fine, your next port of call should be DirectX, which can be a right pain in the backside. Go to microsoft.com/directx and download and install the latest version of DirectX. Even if you already think you have an up-to-date version, make sure you do this. Needless to say, make sure you have the latest graphics drivers from the manufacturer's website (not the version on the CD). If you have any problems doing this, which being DirectX, I wouldn't be surprised, post back ASAP.
Also another question, do the red lines often appear once the PC's been running a while, or is just random? Obviously a simple reboot doesn't allow the PC to cool down a lot, so leave the computer off for a few hours (ideally overnight) and see if the lines appear when you turn it back on. If they're there soon after booting up, overheating may not be an issue, or at least, there's probably something else as well. If this is the case, drivers and DirectX should solve the problem, and if not, reinstalling Windows is your only other option. If the lines tend to appear when the PC's been running a while, this points to a possible overheating issue.
I have an HDTV which has a PC monitor output so I tried plugging my PC to it. No luck either. Despite the changed monitor the forsaken lines still plagued me. So the monitor is out of the equation.
I downloaded the new DirectX (multiple times) along with updating my driver once again still no luck. The lines remained.
I do not have an extra cable unfortunately, but I'll try to get my hands on one soon. The lines appeared randomly the first time and they have been ever since from the point where I am booting up my PC to the point where I am turning off. Once again the chances that it is an overheating issues are unlikely.
My guess is that I'll be forced to get a new video card or re-installing Windows. How does re-installing Windows help solve the problem?