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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 12:08. Posts 993 | | |
I've been running a game on my PC and my monitor keeps going into power save mode. I've updated the drivers for my vid card and monitors but it still has this issue. I also went into the control panel and turned all the power save and hibernate options to 'Never'. Still no luck even after searching Google and seeign many people have had this issue, but no one seems to have found a resolution for it.
It of course may be that my system wasn't exactly bought for gaming and I need to upgrade a little bit. Although I can't confirm that this is the issue, I have no problem upgrading the vid card (GeForce 7300LE) and RAM (1GB) if anyone has any suggestions of what and where to get it. I don't want top of the line stuff just something to update me into the last year or so. I assume I can do this from 50-200 bucks.
Also do I need a power supply or something?
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edzwoo United States. Nov 05 2008 12:40. Posts 5911 | | |
Eww, upgrade the 7300LE for sure if you can. Have you tried the monitor on a difference computer or the computer with a different monitor?
Does this only happen in the game? |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 13:03. Posts 993 | | |
Haven't tried on other monitors - I actually have 2 of the same Dell 2007WFP - one uses DVI and the other VGA when I run dual display for teh p0k4rs. I don't really game much so I was gambling that this would work.
I'd love to upgrade the vid card - Do you have a good recommendation for reasonable price - definitely don't need top of the line. |
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edzwoo United States. Nov 05 2008 13:20. Posts 5911 | | |
Best bang for your buck would be an 8600GT or GTS since they're unbelievable cheap right now. Not top of the line but great for the price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product...NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16814133198
Depending on how old your computer is, you might consider a new power supply as well.
As for your power save mode issue, doesn't that happen when your computer is off and your monitor is on? Definitely do the trial and error routine by checking another monitor or computer. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 13:47. Posts 993 | | | |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 14:03. Posts 993 | | |
sigh rebates - i almost just want to run by bestbuy and get raped for the extra 100 bucks
Here's the 8600 edzwoo recommended - ty again for your help.
I might just run to best buy and pick up their cheapest one just so I dont have to wait for the mail. |
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SfydjkLm Belarus. Nov 05 2008 15:33. Posts 3810 | | |
this might be very well a power supply issue so i suggest getting a powersupply.
Dont go to bestbuy, newegg is seriously sick. I bought a videocard and some RAM this monday, and i had it tuesday morning. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 16:13. Posts 993 | | |
okay I'll go with newegg. I don't know crap about PSU's though. I wonder if I should get RAM while I'm at it. Seems like shipping is free with most of these deals so I don't really need to combine orders. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 16:27. Posts 993 | | |
Crap I dont hink my pc has a PCIe slot. that wouldve been a serious fail.
I only have the AGP I think 
Crap I can't tell. I think it actually is PCIe except its just black. I guess I have to shutdown and take it out to see. |
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SfydjkLm Belarus. Nov 05 2008 16:36. Posts 3810 | | |
the split is in different place |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 16:53. Posts 993 | | |
ok I defly have a pcie slot. Im gonna do this. thanks for your help. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 16:56. Posts 993 | | |
maybe I shoudl wait till black friday - lol yeah right. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 16:57. Posts 993 | | |
Do you guys have experience with tiger direct?
What about this? actually I dont have a pci-e2.0 slot I bet. |
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Cray0ns United States. Nov 05 2008 17:06. Posts 993 | | |
Okay ordered. Crossing my fingers. If this works I owe you guys a drink in Vegas. |
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