Hey guys, graphical problem...

[Israar]

Hi peeps, got a major problem on my hand at the moment.

Getting a "This Device cannot start. (Code 10)" error in Device Manager under the Display adapters, the card being used is an nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS, warranty is out aswell.

It's my step dads PC and I've never actually had this problem before, I've scanned about and updated the device by Windows Update, that didn't solve it and I've also tried a manual update with the latest drivers from nVidia's own website.

As to which that never solved the problem either, I've a picture here for you all to have a look at, I'm at loggerheads at present as I'm unsure on what's caused the problem and how I can fix it, although I am going to put in his old GFX Card temporarily to see whether that encounters the same problem.

I was hoping someone has come accross this and can help me find a fix for it

OS is Windows XP Home, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.

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--Lee

 

[newtekie1]

Almost certanly a dead card. You can try blowing it out, and making sure it is clean an not overheating, but those lines on the screen almost guarantee a dead card in one way or another(dead memory or core or power phase).

 

[Israar]

Almost certanly a dead card. You can try blowing it out, and making sure it is clean an not overheating, but those lines on the screen almost guarantee a dead card in one way or another(dead memory or core or power phase).

I was thinking that by gut instinct more than anything, I'm gonna slap in the old one now and test, although I wasn't sure it would be to do with overheating, I can always check, re-paste and re-seat the heatsink and give it another whirl but still, I do have a heavy feeling his card is dead as you said, what sucks even more it's not long since run past the warranty... Stupid thing!

--Lee

[EDIT] -- Seems dead to be honest, just slapped in the old 8400GS and it's working as fine as it was before, the 8600GTS ain't dusty but my stepdad mentioned it made a wierd noise just before the screen went all fuzzy, so I guess that's a scrapper

 

[TheLaughingMan]

On an up note. If you need to replace it, it will not be that expensive. A decent $50 to $60 card should be the same or better performance.

 

[Israar]

On an up note. If you need to replace it, it will not be that expensive. A decent $50 to $60 card should be the same or better performance.

That's true indeed matey, I've let him know the cards up the duff lol, so we'll probably look at some new cards for him soon, for now I think that the 8400GS will run him well until he upgrades again

I'll most likely go for something like a 9400series card for an upgrade for him, maybe even SLi it for him, see what he feels like

Thanks though for the inputs guys!

--Lee