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i have a problem with my graphic card . i have connect my monitor cable to my graphic card . the problem is when i switch on my pc , it show NO SIGNAL . i let my graphic card on my motherboard , then i connect my monitor cable to my vga port at my Motherboard . And it show the visual . So , what's problem with my graphic card . i'm also try to connect my graphic card at another motherboard . the result is same . please help me . i have to continue my UNITY project .... my deadline is 10 january 2011 . :scared:

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Quick, practical checklist for (building on points from and ) — try these before deciding the card is scrap.

  • Power and seating (safe first steps): power down and unplug, remove the 8600GT and inspect the PCIe gold fingers and bracket. Look for bent contacts, broken solder joints or charred areas. Gently clean the fingers with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth, let dry, then reseat firmly until the slot clip clicks.

  • Visual and smell inspection: examine the PCB for bulging or leaking capacitors, cracked components, or a burnt smell. Any of those are a strong sign of hardware failure; a repair shop can re-cap boards, but weigh cost vs replacement.

  • Signal-path checks not yet mentioned here: test the card with a different, known-good monitor and a different cable (and try the monitor’s input selection). If an adapter (DVI->VGA) is used, test without it. A monitor on the wrong input can look like "no signal."

  • Isolate power supply role: if the card has an auxiliary power plug, ensure a PSU cable is connected. If possible, try the card in a system with a known-good PSU or swap in a known-good GPU in your machine — that separates PSU vs GPU problems without guessing.

  • BIOS/POST hints and CMOS reset: watch for motherboard POST/beeps or debug LEDs when the card is fitted. If the board still POSTs with onboard video only, clear CMOS (remove battery or use jumper per motherboard manual) to eliminate a display-selection quirk.

Cautions and next steps: use ESD precautions, do not attempt soldering or rework unless experienced. If the card shows physical damage or still gives no output after these checks, professional repair or replacement is the practical route. For the immediate Unity deadline, continue with onboard video or borrow a spare GPU to keep work moving.

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Member Avatar for ikhwan mrzwanss

i use ASUS MOTHERBOARD P5R0-VM , KINGSTON 2GB RAM , INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.66GHz , NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600 GT 512MB !!!!

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hi maybe it just died,does it have a fan that maybe not working ,maybe clogged with dust and over heating

Member Avatar for ikhwan mrzwanss

so ... what i have to do now ??

hi maybe it just died,does it have a fan that maybe not working ,maybe clogged with dust and over heating

Member Avatar for crunchie

Have you tried both outputs on the card? Checked BIOS to make sure the 8600 is the initial display?
If you have tried it in two boards though, it is probably dead.

Member Avatar for ikhwan mrzwanss

how to solve this problem ??? " Dead GRAPHIC CARD "

Have you tried both outputs on the card? Checked BIOS to make sure the 8600 is the initial display?
If you have tried it in two boards though, it is probably dead.

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How to solve? If you bought it new, return it for another. Otherwise, buy a new one.

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