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GuM

When I try to play games on my computer or watch movies (only with DirectX activated) my computer freezes for like 10 secs, then I get black screen for a sec and then it unfreezes for a sec, then it freezes again etc.

My friend told me that my video card is probably burned, but I'm not sure how I can see that when I open my case.

Colmrulz · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:25 am Post subject:

google my good friend Smile

GuM · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:52 am Post subject:

I already googled, couldn't find it.
Btw, I have an old ATI Radeon 9600 and I think it's almost 5 years old already.

hcavolsdsadgadsg · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject:

Take it out and look for physical damage.

Maybe your fan is clogged up?

GuM · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

I just took it out. I don't think there was any damage. It was a little bit dusty so I cleaned it a bit. Where should I look for any burn spots or something? (I don't have a fan on my video card btw.)

beasthacker · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

well there u go
all video cards that are new have fans like the good ones
nvidia,geforce
if u keep having a problem u may as well get a new graphics card

thexav · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

Mobsy · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

Yeah, they all do have a fan because, otherwise, they would burn, especially with all the strain they have to go through while the user plays incredibly graphically demanding games. I suggest you change your card and take this opportunity to buy a good one so that it will last long. =]

beasthacker

Madman · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:17 pm Post subject:

Not all video cards have/need fans.

@ TS: Maybe you're missing a video codec?

haxor5354 · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:

is the driver for ur video card a beta version?!?!?!?!?! if it is then update it at www.ati.com

GuM · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

@beasthacker: I have an ATI Radeon 9600

@Madman: I don't know. Do video codecs also effect games? o.O

@haxor5354: No.

I don't think it's a software problem. I've already formatted and re-installed Windows. I still get the lines and freezing etc. I guess I just gotta buy a new card then.

Just a question; can I just take my old card out, put in a new one and boot into windows? And can all cards fit in my motherboard or do I need a specific card type or something?

StormHeroZ · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

hey my old comp is the same ati 9600evertime i played gunz on it or some random games it froze everthin froze i could not move anything only way to take off poer and restart
and i looked for a verry long time but no soloution
so i bought a new comp

ControlAltDelete · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

all you needed was a new gfx card... o_O

beasthacker · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

yeh i advise u to get a new graphics card
itll solve all ur problems
unless something else is the problem