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On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 22:22:08 +1200, will <> wrote:

>hi,
>
>i have this strange problem with my 64MB MX440 DDR video card. i have
>tested my machine with different monitor and video card, and i think i
>can safely say it's down to this card.
>
>when 'it' happens, my monitor goes blank, as if it's resetting the
>screen resolution. it'll be back in a few seconds. sometimes the screen
>freezes, and i have to move the mouse a little for it to refresh/reset.
>this happens very frequently, especially when i'm scrolling pages.
>
>anyway, somehow i suspect that temperature is a factor, i always have my
>case open, and the board temperature is around 33'C.
>
>at this temp i can 'induce' that weird resetting behaviour by browsing
>some sites. then i have my case closed, board temp went up to 37'C, and
>i cannot duplicate the problem by doing the same thing anymore. not
>totally convinced, i have the case open again, and sure enough, the
>screen's playing up again at 33'C.
>
>has anyone experienced something similar? should i unplug the onboard
>fan? this is my card's first winter, and i don't have a suitable water
>bottle for it yet
>
>cheers,
>
>will.



These cards do need a good PSU..