Strange Graphics Problem

[Yellowhello]

When I leave my computer on for more than a few hours (like more than 5 hours straight) the screen starts flickering and "popping," like an old movie. When I restart, the problem goes away, even it it's a "soft" restart where the computer never fully turns off. I don't think the GPU is overheating because it's fine after a soft restart. I have not checked the GPU temps, however.

What could be causing this problem? Thanks!

[oldman_gamer]

Hummm....gotta be drug tainted water dude! hurry,there isnt much time left.......dump the wa wa. the wa wa is trippin .....maaaaan.
just boinkin ya...my thoughts are......it's a program thing....like,settings for sleepy time etc....on that order?

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by oldman_gamer

Hummm....gotta be drug tainted water dude! hurry,there isnt much time left.......dump the wa wa.

GPU's not cooled by water...

[oldman_gamer]

Well hey...

I tried dude.:ciao::bootyshake:
Muahahahahahaha
Are you sure it has nada 2 do wif a shut down like "sleep" mode etc

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by oldman_gamer

Are you sure it has nada 2 do wif a shut down like "sleep" mode etc

Not sure... I'll have to wait until it happens again to experiment.

[polobunny]

Speakers close to the monitor? Anything that could cause interference close to the monitor cables( (even more if you're using VGA cables instead of DVI)
Stuff to check. :)

[oldman_gamer]

In 5 hrs...I will be sleeping.
But....will check in ,in the AM.....see what you find! Hope you find a solution soon.
And the mobo I was gona send ya....it's junk! Removed it today,there are some "broken" parts on it.....my son wasnt nice to it,while raping it for God knows what.Parts were broken while he attempted removal of others.

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by polobunny

Speakers close to the monitor? Anything that could cause interference close to the monitor cables( (even more if you're using VGA cables instead of DVI)
Stuff to check. :)

The speakers are close to the monitor, and I am using a VGA cable (not DVI). I'll experiment with these things, thanks Polo!

Originally Posted by oldman_gamer

In 5 hrs...I will be sleeping.
But....will check in ,in the AM.....see what you find! Hope you find a solution soon.
And the mobo I was gona send ya....it's junk! Removed it today,there are some "broken" parts on it.....my son wasnt nice to it,while raping it for God knows what.Parts were broken while he attempted removal of others.

No biggie.

[Parker]

Hey man, I've got a spare DVI cable if you need one.
Just hit me up a PM

P.s. oldman, *shakes head* you gotta understand us watercoolers.... where not like the "middle men".

jk jk.....

[gvblake22]

Maybe check the video card for dust buildup, maybe it's slowly overheating.