Problem Booting

Ghodfather · 10-08-2009, 05:42 PM

A few days ago i tried starting counter strike and when i entered a server the screen froze with rows of red dots and then the monitor shut off. Tried a few more times, same deal. So I system restored to a point about a few days before the problem started, same thing. I had undone an itunes update and when i ran itunes, the system crashed and wouldnt boot again. Every screen had columns of green or red lines. I backed up my files in safe mode and straight up recovered the system to factory settings, but it didnt change anythin. Whenever I try to boot, I freeze up on a screen with columns of green lines.

Ive got an 8800 gts , 700w PSU from Delta Electronics, Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.40 GHz.

Processor temp - -31 C
Internal temp - 34 C
Remote temp - 47 C

Is this a hardware issue?

Phædrus2401 · 10-08-2009, 05:56 PM

Sounds like an issue with either the graphics card VRAM, or the power supply causing the VRAM to fail. Delta Electronics does not make good PSUs, at all, and they have inflated power ratings and high failure rates.

I would get a decent power supply like the Corsair TX650W (look on newegg.com if you're in the US; newegg.ca in Canada; ebuyer.com in the UK), it costs about US$100.

If the system still has problems I would hazard a guess that voltage fluctuation from the Delta PSU ruined the graphics card VRAM, in which case get the 8800GTS replaced under warranty if possible; else you'll need a new one.

10-08-2009, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ghodfather Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: 32 bit Vista Home Premium sp1	Problem Booting A few days ago i tried starting counter strike and when i entered a server the screen froze with rows of red dots and then the monitor shut off. Tried a few more times, same deal. So I system restored to a point about a few days before the problem started, same thing. I had undone an itunes update and when i ran itunes, the system crashed and wouldnt boot again. Every screen had columns of green or red lines. I backed up my files in safe mode and straight up recovered the system to factory settings, but it didnt change anythin. Whenever I try to boot, I freeze up on a screen with columns of green lines. Ive got an 8800 gts , 700w PSU from Delta Electronics, Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.40 GHz. Processor temp - -31 C Internal temp - 34 C Remote temp - 47 C Is this a hardware issue?

10-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,889 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Problem Booting Sounds like an issue with either the graphics card VRAM, or the power supply causing the VRAM to fail. Delta Electronics does not make good PSUs, at all, and they have inflated power ratings and high failure rates. I would get a decent power supply like the Corsair TX650W (look on newegg.com if you're in the US; newegg.ca in Canada; ebuyer.com in the UK), it costs about US$100. If the system still has problems I would hazard a guess that voltage fluctuation from the Delta PSU ruined the graphics card VRAM, in which case get the 8800GTS replaced under warranty if possible; else you'll need a new one. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.