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    [SOLVED] Black screen suddenly

    Hi, thanks for your reply. The GPU is very large and will not fit in any other pcie slot unfortunately. I did not realize that with the mobo thanks. I will probably try it in another pc tomorrow or another gpu in this build. I'll post tomorrow after
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    [SOLVED] Black screen suddenly

    My PC was working fine a couple of nights ago, then in the morning the screen wouldn't come on and was black. The monitor works, I've also tried swapping monitors, didn't fix it. I took the whole computer apart, cleaned it, replaced the power supply, still didn't fix. All after market...
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    Monitor-Check Display signal

    @Terry yea I probably should have ordered that type of cord. It is an old monitor so I went ahead and ordered a new gaming monitor..in a few months ill be choosing a new processor and cpu t9 get the most out of my graphics card..thanks everyone
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    Monitor-Check Display signal

    Yea this monitor has the old style monitor plug..i wish I could add photos haha..either way I had the tower originally connected via HDMI cord through my tv..no pc monitor...now I am trying to hook simply to my pc monitor...i hooked up the monitor cord to my pc via the motherboard input..im...
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    Monitor-Check Display signal

    Actually updated my gpu to Radeon RX 480..freaking huge lol..way bigger than my last.. I read online something about maybe needing a VGI/DVI adapter? The monitor is Samsung SyncMaster 906BW Windows 10 AMD FX 6300 - Vishera 6core 3.5ghz (4.1ghz turbo)S MSI R7770-PMD1GD5 RADEON HD 7770 GHZ...
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    Monitor-Check Display signal

    I usually have my desktop connected thru HDMI cord on flat screen tv. I moved it to my 17" monitor today and it says "check display cable". It worked with my other desktop fine. I tried unplugging and replugging Removing battery from motherboard for several minutes. Not sure what to do? New gfx...
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    Was given a Dell, need help with upgrading

    Yea true be better off just putting money to the side and slowly building another new one. Thanks for all the input
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    Was given a Dell, need help with upgrading

    So my Father gave me a Dell and it needs upgrading in order for my Fiance to play world of warcraft. It is an OPTIPLEX 330 this is a link http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/optiplex-330/pd . The current System info is as follows. Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM2) Duo CPU E8400 3.00GHZ 2.99GHZ Installed...
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    Updating, reboots, then goes to black screen with white dots spinning / crashes when playing WoW

    Thanks and yea I going there tomorrow....you are great for helping me so much
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    Updating, reboots, then goes to black screen with white dots spinning / crashes when playing WoW

    ASUS ROG STRIX Radeon Rx 480 8GB OC Edition DP 1.4 HDMI 2.0 AMD Polaris Graphics Cards STRIX-RX480-O8G-GAMING I ended up purchasing that..bit over my budget but excellent reviews and good article in read.
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    Updating, reboots, then goes to black screen with white dots spinning / crashes when playing WoW

    I would like something I don't need to upgrade again for a few years possibly for around 200.. I'll try to hook up the SSD tomorrow I need a Sata cord guess it didn't come with one. Sorry about the thumbs down wasn't on purpose
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    Updating, reboots, then goes to black screen with white dots spinning / crashes when playing WoW

    Idk how but your post got -3? I accidentally hit it once..new to site and on my phone so didn't know what it did so I apologize.. They did not help much other than going through some tests (clean, test temp, stress test)..said I probably need new graphics card but suggested nothing. I have pc...
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    Updating, reboots, then goes to black screen with white dots spinning / crashes when playing WoW

    Hey all, New to site and wanted to go ahead and see what everyone has to say. I have Windows 10 and for a few weeks it will try to update (which I have read is supposedly the Anniversary update), and it will get to about 75% and then reboot and act like it is going to load up completely and...