EXCellR8
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I recently tried to replace my 6800GT OC (AGP) with a new 7800GS OC (AGP). I uninstalled the drivers for the first card and then shut the system down to install the new one. After I put the 7800 in, I tried to boot my computer. The operating system would not load and the monitor falls into a "power saving" mode as if the computer wasn't even running. I checked the connection in the back which turned out to be fine. I even took the liberty of going into the BIOS and checking for any descrepancies. Nothing. I took the 7800 out and reinstalled the 6800 - computer booted right up. I went into the device manager and deactivated the card with no installed drivers. I shut the system down again and threw in the 7800 (not literally) and got the same exact problem. It seems that I have had terrible luck with video cards for years and I am stumped once again. I would appreciate ANY help with this. Thanks in advance!
System SPECS:
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ (2.21 Ghz)
2048 GB RAM - 2 DDR DIMM PC3200 sticks (XMS)
K7M-NF18G Micro ATX motherboard - socket A
BFG Tech 6800GT OC (AGP)
System SPECS:
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ (2.21 Ghz)
2048 GB RAM - 2 DDR DIMM PC3200 sticks (XMS)
K7M-NF18G Micro ATX motherboard - socket A
BFG Tech 6800GT OC (AGP)