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I have a UNIQUE computer problem
My PC display in terms of Windows Xp and Windows 7 has the left side of my screen slanted/bent backwards a bit. Instead of the straight-across flawless display I am supposed to have. I've troubleshooted using different monitors, two CRT's and two LCD's, I've used different hard drives, moved the PC to different rooms in my apartment, and as far as display adapters are concerned I am using Intel extreme graphics 2. Which Windows 7 tells me is up to date as the latest driver for Intel on board graphics.
This issue occurs in Safe Mode as well, and with my Gateway e-4100 and e-4610 desktops respectively. My theory at this point is two things...my on board graphics chip is faulty. But would that be the case with many different PC's? I've also purchased different e-4100 units in the past and am still having this same issue. It started way back at the start of April this year. So I am looking to get a new graphics card.
My second theory is something in my building or outside of it is interfering with my VGA signal. Now I've always thought PC's were built to block out any sort of interference like that. And all of my cables have ferrites on them. I don't have any magnets near my PC either. Nothing magnet intensive like a Microwave, and I don't own a stereo system, which has magnets. My flat-screen t.v. is in the living room. The bedrooms have a 30 inch Sharp brand color t.v., and an RCA 32 inch High Def t.v. Yet in both bedrooms, this issue persists. I live almost in the heart of New York City, so I am not in some backwoods area where all kinds of stuff gets set up and causes signal interference. I have digital cable, not satellite. So 3 boxes are in my house. No dish. Two boxes are generic cable company brand they gave me with my service. One in the bedroom is a Samsung.
I've also plugged up my PC in the hallway of my building on my floor. And still, have the same issue. So in the case of it possibly being a signal issue, is there anything I could purchase to block any signal interference to my monitor's VGA cable? Also what Intel drivers are connected to the on-board graphics system specifically? Maybe something just needs to updated. Anyone know what may be the issue here? Thanks for any answers!