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Default Could this be power supply related?

On Sat, 16 Jul 2016 14:56:40 -0700, wrote:

On Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:02:01 -0400, Micky
wrote:

On Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:10:51 -0700,
wrote:

I have a computer with a funky power supply. It won't turn on until
something in it is warm enough. I have ordered another but a new
problem has cropped up in this computer. The monitor said there was no
signal even though it was connected to the computer. Thinking it might
be dirty contacts I removed the video card and the monitor cable,
cleaned the contacts, and plugged everything back in. No joy. I
unplugged the computer and let it sit about an hour. Plugged it back
in, tried turning it on but had to wait a few minutes for the power
supply to start fully functioning and when it did the computer worked
properly and the monitor had a picture. I left the computer on for
several days and everything worked fine until this morning when once
again the monitor reported no signal and once again no picture. So I
removed power from the computer and removed the video card. I put the
card in the fridge for abou 1/2 hour. Then I put the card back in the
computer, plugged the computer back in, waited the few minutes again,
and now it all works fine again. So, should I start shopping for a
video card too? Could the flaky power supply be affecting the video
card too?


You're assuming that the time in fridge is what made it work when on
other occasions waiting itself had an effect.

Anyhow, I once got 3 moderately old video cards for 10, inc. shipping,
probably on ebay. Each failed after about 3 years but I'd rather
start with a spare old card than buy a fancy one not being sure it's
the problem. You could also try plugging in another monitor when
yours isn't working.

I don't really think the PSU is affecting the picture, but you do have
a point that getting another video card would narrow things down. So
will the new ps when it comes.

BTW, paragraphs would make your post much more legible.
Eric

OK, I'll try paragraphs.

I am not assuming that the fridge treatment made the card work, but I
think it may have. I just knew that it took some time being off for it
to work again and I didn't know if cooling might have made it work
again. I wrote what I did trying to be thorough.


That's a good practice. Better than medium, and far better than the
opposite where people leave even important things out.


Eric