Hello all,
Recently when i use my PC(desktop). I notice that the screen blink alot. And for once it even auto shut down/restarted on its own.
Question is does this has anything to do with graphics card or....?
Could be. I would reseat your video card and check all your video cables to make sure they haven't come lose. Check the heat sink for dust accumulation and make sure the cooling fan (if it has one) is working. May also want to check your CPU heat sink and fan.
How do i check my cooling fan?
You just make sure it`s spinning and make sure there`s no dust on/in the heatsink, if there is, use compressed air to clean it out.
Thanks.
Does video card failure cause the computer to auto shut down?
What is the main causes for blinking screen?
Well, if your video is good, and you have the latest video drivers, then your monitor could be going bad. How old is it ?
Make sure the video cable is securrly attached at both ends and the screws are tight.
Everything is 4 years old. Its all well until recently. The screen blinks a lot and auto shut down for once..
Turn off the pc.
Take the video card out and connect the monitor directly to the motherboard.
See if the monitor still blinks.
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