Wierd display problem/graphics card issue??

When i turn the computer on i gets lots of random jumbles of wierd characters and colors all the way from the startup to desktop. when i get to the desktop there are lots of horizontal lines of different colors and once in awhile ill get the blue screen of death. i tryed reformating the hard drive but no luck.

Clint siebert Aug 02, 2007

i origanally had 2x geforce 7800 gtx graphic cards and one was bad so i sent it to the company and this is my last one, it was doing fun up till now.
Clint siebert Aug 02, 2007

and i tried moving the graphic card to another slot, i checked my moniters menu and the menu is just fine!

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There are two possible reasons either it could be the problem with the graphics card or monitor. To check that.. While this problem occurs. Just press the menu buttons on the monitor, if this horizontal lines and different colors are shown on the menu also then its the problem of monitor else with the graphics card or motherboard. Give it to the nearest service center. before that just remove the graphics card,wipe the card and slot with a clean cloth and install the same n check.. Please rank me ShaC

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Have you tried replacing the video card?

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