Screen blacking out randomly...

[m1ke1991]

I can't figure out if it is my video card, or if it's my monitor. At random, my monitor will go black, the power light will go out, and it will stay that way for about 5 seconds, then it comes back on. My second monitor does not change at all. This leads me to think that it's a monitor issue, but what if it is my video card? Any help?

 

[clutchc]

From your description, it sounds like the monitor. Swap monitor connections for awhile and see what the result is. That should verify it for you.

 

[m1ke1991]

I switched it to DVI from HDMI, and it still occurs. Less often, but still happens. So, you think it's monitor?

 

[clutchc]

I switched it to DVI from HDMI, and it still occurs. Less often, but still happens. So, you think it's monitor?

I meant SWAP monitors. Connect them to the opposite video ports and see if the same monitor blacks out. If it does, it is the monitor. If the other monitor blanks out, it is the card.