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Computer problem I just can't figure out.... (SOLVED!)

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Ginsu Victim:
That's been the plan. I'm just trying to find a different vid card to try. This one is PCI-E 2.0 16x. Should I maybe try a non-2.0 card, if I can get ahold of one? I'll order one if I really have to. (I have no idea of the difference...)

CCM:
Check the return policies of places like Best Buy or Staples.  If you can buy a video card at one of those places and return it no questions asked for a full refund, it would be easier than ordering online.   If you find the video card is the problem, then order a new one online for cheaper...

Ginsu Victim:
I've definitely considered it already. ;D

Ginsu Victim:
I just went to our IT department and asked if they had a decent card I could borrow for the weekend, so I've got an XFX GeForce 7200 GS 256MB card to try out. Nowhere near what I'm using, but it will at least give me an idea whether or not it's my current video card that's giving me the trouble. I'll try it over the weekend and get back to this thread with my results (though I'm still open to suggestions).

ChadTower:

Something wants to tell me it's the power supply.  It doesn't make a ton of sense but I have seen a couple of machines where peak loads would cause the supply to overload, reducing current flow, and some part of the system would respond by slowing down.  It wasn't always the same part, either.

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