Interesting video card problem

[Mr_Anderson]

Just recently my video card has been giving me some problems.  

What is going on is that in order to turn my computer completely on, I have to push down slightly on my moitor to get the system to do anything after pushing the on button.

If I don't do that, all that will happen is my computer will sit there with a blank screen and the fans making a loud noise.

I pretty much figured that this started because I had my computer  pushed too close to the wall causing it to do that.

Does anybody have a solution to fix the problem?

Besides buying a new one or sending it into ATI and pay them to fix it while waiting a few months to get it back.

[snauzberries]

never heard of that....like phisicaly push the monitor?

[JollyRoger]

First if you turn on your computer and let it set there does it POST (Make The POST beep, giving the all clear)?

[Mr_Anderson]

It dosen't even get to post or even beeps to give the all clear after you press the power button.

[ZWarrior]

Ya know, with all the problems you are having, and with the current problem you are descripbing, I am lead to believe that you are having a graounding problem with your mobo or PS.

Check that there isn't a screw underneath the mobo, or something pushing the board.

[Mr_Anderson]

Well, I am going to wait till my new mobo gets here (which should be Weds.) before I really do anything.

[ZWarrior]

That may actually solve all your problems.

[JollyRoger]

If not you might just need to scrap that X800 and get a real video card:D J/K
But NVidia might be a better choice:D

[ZWarrior]

True That!

[Mr_Anderson]

Yea, my next purchase will be a NVidia.

But for now I have no money to spent on another video card.

And just as long as it holds out, I won't probably get a new one for about 2 years.