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<blockquote data-quote="ndeans" data-source="post: 100052" data-attributes="member: 22048"><p>Hi Everyone, Busting my cherry with this one.</p><p></p><p>I just got home from holsto discover a problem with my dedicated HTPC and i'm trying to ascertain whether the problem is a Graphics Card or Motherboard problem.</p><p></p><p>Equip:</p><p>MSI K8N Neo4 Mobo</p><p>Gigabyte PCIe ATI 1300 with Silent Pipe (128 or 256 can't remember which)</p><p></p><p>OK</p><p>First off, from day 1 the MSI Core Cell logo on initial startup has never been clear, has always been badly discoloured and what i would describe as a "blotchy mess". Text on startup is all fine though.</p><p></p><p>Now though, the computer will basically load up but as soon as i try to do pretty much anything (even a right click menu) the screen blanks, the monitor turns off, and the computer seems to hang.</p><p></p><p>I've visually inspected both items and can't put a finger on any obvious problems, and the machine is in a well ventilated AC room so i'm reluctant to call it an overheating problem.</p><p></p><p>Any idea's on how i can more accurately diagnise this fault without spending another $200 on either a new mobo or gpu would be greatly appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ndeans, post: 100052, member: 22048"] Hi Everyone, Busting my cherry with this one. I just got home from holsto discover a problem with my dedicated HTPC and i'm trying to ascertain whether the problem is a Graphics Card or Motherboard problem. Equip: MSI K8N Neo4 Mobo Gigabyte PCIe ATI 1300 with Silent Pipe (128 or 256 can't remember which) OK First off, from day 1 the MSI Core Cell logo on initial startup has never been clear, has always been badly discoloured and what i would describe as a "blotchy mess". Text on startup is all fine though. Now though, the computer will basically load up but as soon as i try to do pretty much anything (even a right click menu) the screen blanks, the monitor turns off, and the computer seems to hang. I've visually inspected both items and can't put a finger on any obvious problems, and the machine is in a well ventilated AC room so i'm reluctant to call it an overheating problem. Any idea's on how i can more accurately diagnise this fault without spending another $200 on either a new mobo or gpu would be greatly appreciated. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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