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**koala** · 11-13-2007, 02:59 PM

It sounds like bad video RAM, possibly caused by overheating or a weak PSU. If you can get into Windows, try changing the screen resolution in Control Panel > Display. If the number of vertical lines increases, it's your VRAM.

Check your system temperatures and PSU voltages with SpeedFan. Try running with the case open and a desk fan blowing towards the card. If you don't see any improvement after reducing the case temperatures, then it could be time for a new graphics card.

11-13-2007, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,189 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Vertical lines on Windows startup - Video It sounds like bad video RAM, possibly caused by overheating or a weak PSU. If you can get into Windows, try changing the screen resolution in Control Panel > Display. If the number of vertical lines increases, it's your VRAM. Check your system temperatures and PSU voltages with SpeedFan. Try running with the case open and a desk fan blowing towards the card. If you don't see any improvement after reducing the case temperatures, then it could be time for a new graphics card. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here