anitaplatt

I am having problems with my display. It twitches and shakes. I was told that it was a video card problem but I have run the pcdoctor on everything and the messages read that my devices are working properly. What could it be??? I have updated all of my drivers, etc.

stressfreesoul

What monitor are you using?

anitaplatt

It is a Compac (1996) but the exact model # is something I would have to look up. The monitor that I got with the system in 2006 fried in about 6 months-they said that it was the video card.
I changed to the Compac but it started going funky about 2 months ago. I upgraded my operating system, drivers, etc. when that started and changed to a different monitor but it bit the dust about 2 weeks ago, so I had to go back to my Compac.
I was thinking that I should get a new monitor but the system is still under extended warranty and they were supposed to set up a technical support maintainence call a week ago--I'm still waiting.

dai

what are you running
video card
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
wattage

check the listings in the bios for voltages and tempretures and post them

groudon185p

The 200 Xpress Series Is laptop, Doubt you can get the psu ratings for that. It's an integrated mobo gpu (well not really but...) I know because my laptop has one.

dai

if it's a laptop the thread is in the wrong forum

anitaplatt

***From system resources report***

Video card ATI Radeon Xpress 200 series
CPU Authentic AMD x86 Family 15 Model 39 Stepping 1
m/board ???


Computer ACPI Multiprocessor PC
BIOS Version HP-CPC -42302e31 11/15/05

***From HP System Diagnotic report***
Video Card Ati Radeon Xpress 200
CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 processor 3700+ 2.2 GHZ
m/board Asus A8AE-LE
AmberlineM-GL6E
ram 1.0GB
power supply How do I find this out???
brand Energy Star???
wattage ???

Bios 2.4, version 5.1.2600.2180
Computer ACPI Multiprocessor PC
Memory Installed 1GB (2 X 512)
Max allowed 4 GB* (4 X 1 GB) requires replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMMS
Speed supported PC-3200 MB/sec
Type 184 pin, DDR SDRAM
Hard drive 200 GB SATA

anitaplatt

It is not a laptop but a HP Pavilion a1310n desktop. Operating system is Microsoft Windows XP, Media Center Edition, 2005. So what you are telling me is that it was built with the wrong video card? I bought it to be able to complete videos for my university courses, etc. and I have had trouble with it from the start. The monitor is a Compaq MV520-- it is not the one the system came with.

anitaplatt

***From a PC Diagnostic file.***

Bios is Pheonix Technologies, LTD 3.13
Temperature 37C
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 11/28/2008, 07:56:46
Machine name: NITA-4DACD0EA75
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: EL448AA-ABA a1310n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 463MB used, 1848MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

Mcninjaguy

can you borrow a lcd monitor from someone?

wrench97

It is not a video card the Express 200 is a motherboard chip set Integrated video so you don't have an actual video card and it is most commonly found on lap tops but many OEM desk tops use it also.

As Mcninjaguy stated can you try a different monitor?
Also double check the video cable at both ends (Monitor & PC)
for tightness.

anitaplatt

I will get one tomorrow to test it out. I did run a diagnostic again and bumped down my settings on the monitor. It is not twitching as much. Also, I ran AdAware and removed 19 level 3 data trackers. Thanks for your help. If I were to purchase a new monitor, what would you suggest?

wrench97

Lets make sure it is a monitor issue first.
What size monitor are you interested in and where are you shopping?

anitaplatt

I would like an LCD or the like because of the portability. A medium sized monitor would be adequate, I really just need to interface with my data. I would probably shop locally at Office Depot or Wal-Mart but my son always shops the net. Really don't know where to start and I'm wary of purchasing the wrong thing. I was told that all monitors are basically the same but I realize that the driver support must be compatable. Help??? Could not borrow LCD from friend, so I've been searching drivers for the monitor and the ATI. Really cautious about installing those. Downloaded the Driverguide toolkit but haven't had the nerve to run it. Facing finals this week and two major projects are due so I'm trying to limp along. Thanks for all of the input.

Mcninjaguy

you never need a driver for a monitor, but if you do use the driver that comes on the cd with the monitor it just loads the correct colors and settings from it(no big deal if you don't use it though)
something like a 19" monitor would do fine for you but please try borrow a monitor first though!

ASUS 19" widescreen $139 after rebate $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236029

wrench97

I have used both of these on builds people really seem to like them I had a 19 standard screen for 2 years myself with no issues , Conceivability isn't that large of an issue with monitors your ATI Express 200 will support the resolution on both of these.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...254009&bop=And

wrench97

That Acer from Mcninjaguy is also a good one.

Mcninjaguy

not an acer (blah company) an ASUS! big difference to me

wrench97

They both begin with an A can I get some points for that?

Mcninjaguy

if you add a Z(adding a "Z" automatically amps it up by 5 points, should be in fallout 3 ex:Meleez) to to it! yes and 10 points for pointing out that they both begin with A!!

YAY for the most confusing language in the world ENGLISH!