gpu capsule may have exploded can i con. without ECT

[bigdog2626]

my GPU may have exploded a capsule on it i heard a load pop noise but couldn't figure out where it came from
so i uninstalled my video card due to my pc having glitches while not in safe mode
now i am able to boot normally into windows xp maybe even windows 7
but how long can my mobo and cpu support its Graphics without the gpu installed
and is there a way to fix my gpu exploded capsule without buying another
R would it matter that i didn't even fix it R replace it
and what could have caused a capsule to explode on my gpu

i dont plan on playing any pc games since i have my xbox 360 back after its reball and fan mod
temps are low game play seems to be fine up intill a lil. lag in batman AC
but that might be a game glitch i hope
you se where its circled thats the kind of capsule that is opened now
should i reinstall it R will it be fine without it
and can i goahead and install windows 7

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

The Intel graphics will/work as long as the motherboard does, but it is Intel graphic's so don't expect much.....

If you know someone who is good with a soldering iron, the capacitor can be replaced, but again no assurance that it will work

 

[mgp1964]

Can't see clearly enough but it does not look like any capacitors are blown on the card. The capaciotr that you have circled in the picture is a high grade capacitor and I would expect one of the cheaper black and brown ones to go before that silver/blue one. You may want to check out your MB and make sure there are no leaking or bulging caps there. The other possiblity is that a card was not seated correctly and there was an electrical arch which can also sound like a pop. Then you have mosfetts, diodes or resistors that may have gone but from the pic I can't see any problems there.

 

[bigdog2626]

lol thats not mine that's just a pic to give a demo
ok well i installed win7 again after using it i cant go back to xp lol

The Intel graphics will/work as long as the motherboard does

so what may have caused that to explode on the gpu i dont wont my psu R even the mobo to give out next

but it is Intel graphic's so don't expect much.....

i dont and i dont plan on gaming with it since i got my xbox 360 back in tip top shape with a fan mod reballed cpu and a new gpu with new heat sinks

If you know someone who is good with a soldering iron, the capacitor can be replaced, but again no assurance that it will work

ill just get a new one
theres a few in this post http://www.sevenforums.com/1719838-post43.html
which would you recommended

silver/blue one

well on my gpu a silver/blue one did go its opened and like brown dust is in it just the top is opened as soon i i can ill post a pic of mine
i did get a pop 2 nights ago you think i should check my mobo ?like really really good check

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Capacitors can explode...if you look on the top of them....notice the score marks on top....that's so they can vent instead of go bang:shock:

If one goes bang not a lot you could/can do to prevent that.....It's just one of the risks, bulging tops/leakage is always a bad sign, but outside of that not much way you can predict if one is about to fail.....

If you don't plan on gaming on the pc I wouldn't even worry about a card.....but if your going to get a card anyway if you tell me your budget and the brand and wattage of your PSU I can make a suggestion....

 

[bigdog2626]

100-200 prefer 100-150 but 100-200 i could do and it will be a minute before i get it
http://www.sevenforums.com/1665878-post29.html
theres every thing i know about my psu just about anything else?

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card that's a 6870 for $159.99......Going up a notch is about $40 over your max budget....It needs a 500 watt power supply with 2 six pin connectors, if your supply falls short look at this Newegg.com - Rosewill Green Series RG530-S12 530W Continuous @40°C, 80 PLUS Certified, Single 12V Rail, Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7,i5" Power Supply.... I have this power supply in my rig, and it has given me no problems.

Now if you just gotta have Nvdia a 560 is almost all the budget Newegg.com - PNY VCGGTX560XPB GeForce GTX 560 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card It needs 450 watts and 2 six pin connectors

 

[bigdog2626]

ok thanks if i decide to get a new gpu ill get one of those
but do you think Call of Duty - World at War MP online
would run on my mobos graphics R should i not even try it

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

I've never had any luck with Intel graphics, but I've seen people come on here a swear that GTA San Andreas runs on their Intel laptop.....Now that game will instal and "run" on my laptop, but I don't consider it playable.....

Try this site Can You RUN It | Can I run that game | Game system requirements
Let it do it's thing and it will tell you if you can run it or not

 

[bigdog2626]

since my gpu died and i been using the mobos intel gpu i have been seeing lots of glitch's
that aint normal right?LOL
i've checked the mobo for any capacitor's t5hat may have broke but it all seemed good everything seemed good

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Intel graphics can be described as a glitch.....

 

[bigdog2626]

so nothing is wrong its just the intel graphics that are doing that huh
so to get rid of it i will have to get one of those gpu's

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

If you have ever had a quality video card, you won't be happy with less....Now if you can be patient the 7XXX's are coming out soon....I bought my 5850 for $139 from the egg, when the 6XXX series had came out....

 

[bigdog2626]

planned on waiting anyways but the 7XXX's wont work in my pc right?
im thinking of getting Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
would that handle most games

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

The only one slated for release soon is the 7970 AMD Radeon HD 7970 3 GB Review - Page 1/32 | techPowerUp
AMD Radeon
The Amd site says a 500 watt power supply will work but it needs a 150 watt 8 pin and a 75 watt 6 pin....but I wouldn't run such a expensive ($550 estimated price as of 4 Jan 2012) card on less than 700 watts/high quality power supply

Your CPU would be a bottleneck too, but it would work....It just would work a lot better with a Quad core....

The card you mentioned looks good

 

[bigdog2626]

would this work just as well as my last gpu
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PVT86JYAHG-GeForce-S-Video-Express/dp/B000TTMJ2E

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

That card is very old....how about this insteadNewegg.com - XFX GT-240X-YAFA GeForce GT 240 512MB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

 

[bigdog2626]

the card i posted has a s-video output which i have the wires for
so i can hook it up to my tv
the one i planned on getting doesn't have s-video
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100314-3L Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

does the tv have any other connectors?

 

[bigdog2626]

yes av connector's