I have had my PCI-E powercolor x1600 xt bravo edition for maybe 6 months+ now.
I was playing on a game and then the screen was going all funny and my system restarted. When it restarted the monitor wouldnt come on, and right now im using some PCI graphics card thats something like inno3d 64mb rofl.
When the card is in the computer the fan is still spinning, i was just wondering if my graphics card has died and i have to buy a new one and if it hasnt died wth do i do ? :S
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Jump to PostIt probably overheated and melted. The x1600 needs a lot of cooling. The fan on modern graphics cards is never enough alone, you will always need good case fans and a pci cooler
Jump to PostLook here. Beware though, some modern cards need a lot of power, and special power connectors. Check your PSU meets the requirements.
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listmodule/VIDEO+CARD/~PCI+Express+Graphics+Card~/list.html
an x1900 is only like £120 here. an …
Jump to PostIf youve alread got a 450 you probably needednt bother. Most graphics cards only require about 350w
Also, both those cards are DVI only. If you have a VGA monitor it wont fit. I think you can get adapters but there expensive.
As to the ATI vs Nvidia …
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