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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....?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
How do i check my cooling fan?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
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.
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
Thanks.

Does video card failure cause the computer to auto shut down?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
I would really have to say no, but your cpu over heating will.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
What is the main causes for blinking screen?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
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.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
Everything is 4 years old. Its all well until recently. The screen blinks a lot and auto shut down for once..
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
Turn off the pc.

Take the video card out and connect the monitor directly to the motherboard.

See if the monitor still blinks.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
Hi,

I notice the problem is with my monitor. I just replace a new monitor. However how should i adjust the screen mode so it will fit my monitor screen resolution?

Previously my monitor is rectangular shape. Now its square. The screen image does not seem fit.

Thanks
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Phenom 2 1090T
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5
Memory
2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black 1600Mhz Unganged
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G
Sound Card
Realtek On-Board HD 7.1 Audio / Logitech G35
Monitor(s) Displays
3xAcer GD245HQ
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB SSD - OS /
WD Caviar Black SATA 3 - 1 TBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GB - Internal Backup /
Seagate Barracude SATA 3 - 3TB - External Backup/ Sync
PSU
HighPower 1000W
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
100/4 Mbit Cable (100GB quota)
Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security / MBAM Pro / MBAE Free / SAS Free
Browser
IE 11 - Firefox - Chrome
Other Info
Logitech F710/ G27/ G940/ Z5500 // TrackIR 5 // Nvidia 3D Surround Vision
The screen/image seems to big for my monitor.
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
Well, I cant see anything from the first shot.

Is the correct resolution set from Screen Resolution (right click empty desktop space and it is at the bottom)? Try changing to a smaller resolution, and back to where it should be.

Also maybe a button on the monitor, try them if there are buttons.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Phenom 2 1090T
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5
Memory
2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black 1600Mhz Unganged
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G
Sound Card
Realtek On-Board HD 7.1 Audio / Logitech G35
Monitor(s) Displays
3xAcer GD245HQ
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB SSD - OS /
WD Caviar Black SATA 3 - 1 TBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GB - Internal Backup /
Seagate Barracude SATA 3 - 3TB - External Backup/ Sync
PSU
HighPower 1000W
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
100/4 Mbit Cable (100GB quota)
Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security / MBAM Pro / MBAE Free / SAS Free
Browser
IE 11 - Firefox - Chrome
Other Info
Logitech F710/ G27/ G940/ Z5500 // TrackIR 5 // Nvidia 3D Surround Vision
Its already at its smallest. Am i doing it right?
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
did the image fit the screen with the lower resolution?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Phenom 2 1090T
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5
Memory
2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury Black 1600Mhz Unganged
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G
Sound Card
Realtek On-Board HD 7.1 Audio / Logitech G35
Monitor(s) Displays
3xAcer GD245HQ
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB SSD - OS /
WD Caviar Black SATA 3 - 1 TBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GBx2 - Dynamic RAID 0 /
WD Caviar Green SATA 2 - 640GB - Internal Backup /
Seagate Barracude SATA 3 - 3TB - External Backup/ Sync
PSU
HighPower 1000W
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Logitech G500
Internet Speed
100/4 Mbit Cable (100GB quota)
Antivirus
ZoneAlarm Extreme Security / MBAM Pro / MBAE Free / SAS Free
Browser
IE 11 - Firefox - Chrome
Other Info
Logitech F710/ G27/ G940/ Z5500 // TrackIR 5 // Nvidia 3D Surround Vision
I just adjusted the monitor, i guess it should be ok for now. Will get back here if not right. Thanks for the help greatly.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer eMachines EL1850
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
eMachines EL1850
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Multiple Flash Reader USB Device
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