I have tested other monitors by attaching to my computer and no picture. I spoke to reps in Best Buy & Tiger Direct and they are telling me that I need to replace my video card but also increase my psw. Can't I just put another video card using the same wattage? Currently I have to use my sons computer to check responses.
First thing if you are using a HDMI or a Display port, try changing to a DVI or VGA. A lot of times it is the cable or the first boot setting in BIOS.
SOURCE: Monitor goes into power saver mode
Take your Agp card with you to the shop. You do not need to go through Gateway, but there are serveal formats of AGP regarding the voltages.
By the sounds of it you have the newer version of AGP so finding a replacement card won't be a problem. The only real issue you have is AGP cards cost a lot more then their PCI-e conterparts.
Going from a GeForce 4, look for something like an FX5700 or even a 6200. Don't let the sales guys get in your ear either. Putting any higher video card then these in your current system and your wasting your money.
SOURCE: No Video Signal
If you can't use the onboard video and it does POST or the PCI-E video card does show anything, most likely the motherboard is toasted. Apparenty gateway uses real poor quality power supplie and motherboards.
I have the same system, it powers on, but nothing. All I can assume is that the motherboard is bad.
SOURCE: No Video Signal
Try resetting the bios. On the motherboard there is a battery that looks like a watch battery. Remove the battery, then replace it again. (make sure the computer is unplugged from the wall socket when you do this)
Does this work?
SOURCE: Gateway GT5228 PC Desktop
Boot into safe mode and see if you can either roll back the driver restore the computer to the date right before you downloaded it.
the link is for directions on how to boot into safe mode.
Another option , if you have on board graphisc alos is to hook up the monitor to the onboard turn it on in BIOS and change the driver for the card using the onther graphics.
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
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Your upgrade options for a better video card are really dependent on how much you want to spend. You have a PCI express x16 slot which is what your are going to use. Visit www.newegg.com and you can look up video cards by manufacturer, memory amount, and even filter it by how much you are willing to spend. Here's a link at newegg for "the best video card upgrade":
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161203
Since there is a newer PCI 2.0 Express connection on newer computers, you can get your video cards cheaper now. You will notice a huge improvement with any video card you choose since onboard video is about the worst. Just remember to go into the device manager and disable onboard video card after you install the new video card.
Good Luck
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Furthermore, this Mobo is the 2nd one installed by a tech because the first one died a year after purchasing it from Tiger direct..Thank God for Warranty.
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