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Kyero Fox · 2016-07-22, 08:30

My friends been having issues with her monitor losing connection or something. Changing the cords apparently does nothing. Updating the Drivers does nothing.

The only thing that fixes it temp is restarting the PC.

Theres a new Geforce out 1060 for 300$, should she just get that?

IceHism · 2016-07-22, 09:47

How do you know that this is just a GPU issue? If you just plugged it into the displayport on the integrated GPU in the motherboard, will her monitor still become black? Maybe she needs a new monitor? Or it might even just be an OS issue.

SeijiSensei · 2016-07-22, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

Theres a new Geforce out 1060 for 300$, should she just get that?

Does your friend really need a $300 video card? Why?

Does the PC have a motherboard video port as well? What happens if you remove the current video card and connect the monitor to that?

blakstealth · 2016-07-27, 18:44

GTX 1060 MSRP is $250

Infinite Zenith · 2016-07-27, 23:30

Assuming there is a problem with the existing GPU, and without knowing what the precise application is, the only answer is "it depends". If your friend is using the computer for web browsing and document editing, a GTX 720 is a inexpensive option. Light gaming means a GTX 950 could be a better choice: a 1060 is overkill for the wallet unless your friend is looking to play most games at ultra settings at 60 FPS for 1080p and is seeking some future proofing. Stocks where I am are also low, so if the problems are substantial, it might be easier to just buy a 900-series card if the 1060s are in short supply.

larethian · 2016-07-28, 04:33

The problem could be just a card problem and not related to the gpu...

I would first try all the supported connectors on the card.

And OP you mentioned changing cords, how about changing monitors? Or feeding another device to the same input on the monitor? Is there an error message on the screen?

Also, how long was the PC on before the screen blanks?

What was it doing? Wss it idling? Was the user gaming?

And try what Seijisensei said.

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Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	To Upgrade, or Not to Upgrade Graphics Card My friends been having issues with her monitor losing connection or something. Changing the cords apparently does nothing. Updating the Drivers does nothing. The only thing that fixes it temp is restarting the PC. Theres a new Geforce out 1060 for 300$, should she just get that? __________________

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Infinite Zenith Operation sneaky sneaks IT Support Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hic et ubique	Assuming there is a problem with the existing GPU, and without knowing what the precise application is, the only answer is "it depends". If your friend is using the computer for web browsing and document editing, a GTX 720 is a inexpensive option. Light gaming means a GTX 950 could be a better choice: a 1060 is overkill for the wallet unless your friend is looking to play most games at ultra settings at 60 FPS for 1080p and is seeking some future proofing. Stocks where I am are also low, so if the problems are substantial, it might be easier to just buy a 900-series card if the 1060s are in short supply. __________________

2016-07-22, 09:47	Link #2
IceHism Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	How do you know that this is just a GPU issue? If you just plugged it into the displayport on the integrated GPU in the motherboard, will her monitor still become black? Maybe she needs a new monitor? Or it might even just be an OS issue.

2016-07-27, 18:44	Link #4
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	GTX 1060 MSRP is $250

2016-07-28, 04:33	Link #6
larethian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010	The problem could be just a card problem and not related to the gpu... I would first try all the supported connectors on the card. And OP you mentioned changing cords, how about changing monitors? Or feeding another device to the same input on the monitor? Is there an error message on the screen? Also, how long was the PC on before the screen blanks? What was it doing? Wss it idling? Was the user gaming? And try what Seijisensei said.