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Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by prashker on 12-14-2005 at 04:52 AM
Hey,
I "had
"(it died like 1 hour ago 
) a Gefore FX5500 Ultra 250mb PCI Video Card. Today I was about to go to sleep when my monitor flickered and my videocard started smoking.
It was one of the transistors that like leaked or something...
My question. Any way to fix?
Any reasons why it would "explode"?
Im using my motherboards video card ATM (it sucks tbh)
Are there any good PCI Video Cards with 256mb or 512mb? If so can they ship to Canada...or a store in Canada.?
Thanks all, This sucks...
SonicSam
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by -dt- on 12-14-2005 at 05:50 AM
... 
pictures?
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by Lou on 12-14-2005 at 11:53 AM
I really don't know why it would explode, however I can maybe help you find a video card.
I myself went shopping for video cards [except I want the whole computer that comes with it.lol] this week and I found alot of good cards. Maybe you could get one for like 70 bucks if you go to Hull to a computer store [or one near you]
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by prashker on 12-14-2005 at 12:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by -dt-
... pictures?
All it was, is that the transistor has white comming out of it...or acid I unno
...there were 2 and the second one was normal...Me dont have pics
quote:
Originally posted by lou_habs
I really don't know why it would explode, however I can maybe help you find a video card.
I myself went shopping for video cards [except I want the whole computer that comes with it.lol] this week and I found alot of good cards. Maybe you could get one for like 70 bucks if you go to Hull to a computer store [or one near you]
ok I will check out The Source/Best Buy and Futureshop ...
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by RaceProUK on 12-14-2005 at 01:59 PM
quote:That transistor's mullered, and there's no way to fix it. It's probably led to other parts of the card being damaged too. Also, check your motherboard around that slot, just in case. If all's well, then check out local computer stores, dabs.com, places like that.
Originally posted by SonicSam
quote:
Originally posted by -dt-
... pictures?
All it was, is that the transistor has white comming out of it...or acid I unno
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by prashker on 12-14-2005 at 08:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
Also, check your motherboard around that slot, just in case. If all's well, then check out local computer stores, dabs.com, places like that.
Yep the motherboard looks perfect. I cleaned it with compressed air after to get rid of all the dust also...will do
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by MeEtc on 12-14-2005 at 08:26 PM
any warranty?
RE: Reasons For Video Card "Explosion" by prashker on 12-14-2005 at 08:27 PM
quote:nope
Originally posted by MeEtc
any warranty?