If you have pc video card problems this can normally be fixed quickly and easily

In the process you might even get added benefits such as better performance.

We have compiled a list of the most common video card problems and fixes below

This includes Pc Freezing, Has Blocks on the Screen, Slow Video Performance, Pc Resetting, No Video or Image Display, Jumpy or Jerky Video

Please Note: some of the hardware graphics card problem fixes may not be feasible for many laptop or notebook computers due to the inaccessibility of graphics hardware.

Any pc graphics card problem can either be caused by hardware, such as a graphics card problem, or as in most cases software problems.

It can be very difficult to tell the difference between many hardware and software video card problems due to many issues portraying the same symptoms. As many hardware checks can be performed very quickly this is where we begin.

Hardware Video Card Problems common symptoms

1. The first and most basic graphics card problem fix is to power off the computer, remove all mains power, this is important as many computers still have a current running through them when powered off.Next earth yourself to help prevent any damage caused by static electricity; this is vitally important as electronic components can easily be damaged by this.

   Now open the computers case and remove the graphics card and reseat it, sometimes it helps to wipe the contacts on the card, for this I use cheap kitchen tissue which is rough enough, anything more abrasive may actually damage the cards connectors.

2. The RAM, following the above procedure remove and reseat your computers RAM, you can also clean with the kitchen tissue method as mentioned above.
3. Eliminate a graphics card problem either by replacing the video card to test or by using the computers onboard video if you have upgraded from this.
4. The Monitor or Video Cable – It would not be the first time a pc video problem lies with the monitor or cable, the only conclusive tests involve..Replacing the video cable to test.

   Checking the cable to make sure there is no visible damage to the cable itself or to each of the connector as sometimes pins do get buckled. Plugging the pc into another monitor, or the monitor into another pc this will prove conclusively if there is a problem with the monitor.

5. If you are using an older type monitor sometimes it can be a problem for the monitor to detect a signal from the pc, for some reason it scans for a video signal and if does not receive one in around 5-10 seconds it fails to detect one altogether, so try powering off the computer and monitor, then power on the computer and after one or two seconds power on the monitor.

Note
If you are using an older type CRT monitor and find it has a rainbow type effect, demagnetizing or degaussing your monitor could fix the problem. You can degauss your monitor from the control panel on the actual monitor itself; don’t worry if its makes a bit of a crack sound, this is quite normal when degaussing the monitor.

Looking for a new video card? Checkout our computer video cards article where we discuss the ins and outs of a good graphics card and help to find one that’s right for your computer.

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