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Morf

BloodBath wrote: »

I've never heard of problems like these to be honest. I'm confused here. Is this happening with the xbox or pc or both?

Do you have them connected at the same time? Maybe it's confused by the 2 signals and keeps changing between them?

Just the monitor. I checked the cable on the xb360/TV just to rule that out.

It's only been a problem with the monitor. Hasn't happened again since earlier today. Is it worth switching to the DVI cable that came with the monitor? Is it the same quality? I didn't have any problems while the DVI cable was connected, that wasn't for that long though.

BloodBath

Just the monitor? I asked if it's happening while the xbox or pc is connected or both.

The dvi cables are standard. There's no difference in quality.

Morf

I used the HDMI cable with the XB360 and a separate TV to check the cable.

I haven't connected the XB360 to the monitor at all, nor do I intend to.

I was just asking if there is a difference in quality between a DVI cable and an HDMI cable.

Thanks.

BloodBath

There should no difference apart from hdmi being able to carry sound.

It's sounding more and more like there is something wrong with the build or board. Do you still have the sound issues?

Morf

BloodBath wrote: »

There should no difference apart from hdmi being able to carry sound.

It's sounding more and more like there is something wrong with the build or board. Do you still have the sound issues?

Yeah the front audio jack is still unusable and I'm using the rear MoBo jack.

I tried to use the audio jack on the rear of the monitor but I didn't get any audio signal at all from it, would I have to change any settings to get it? Would the rear jack have to be not in use?

Still no flickers so far since.

BloodBath

You would have to use a hdmi cable with the monitor for the pc to be able to carry sound to it. DVI does not carry sound.

The rear jack would also have to not be in use I'd say. You may have to change settings as well. I'm not sure which though. Maybe someone else can help.

Morf

BloodBath wrote: »

You would have to use a hdmi cable with the monitor for the pc to be able to carry sound to it. DVI does not carry sound.

The rear jack would also have to not be in use I'd say. You may have to change settings as well. I'm not sure which though. Maybe someone else can help.

I was using the HDMI cable when I tried it although the rear jack may have been in use when I tried. Would I need to install the monitor software to make use of it?

I'm just conscious of moving the tower about so much. Changing headphones or plugging the speakers in the occasional time I use them.

BloodBath

Moving it shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't do it while the hard drive is in use. It's the only mechanical part in the pc, if you exclude fans, and the only part that can get damaged by vibrations. All your programs and windows are running off the ssd though right? So as long as the hdd isn't in use it won't be a problem.

You shouldn't need the monitor software.

Morf

BloodBath wrote: »

Moving it shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't do it while the hard drive is in use. It's the only mechanical part in the pc, if you exclude fans, and the only part that can get damaged by vibrations. All your programs and windows are running off the ssd though right? So as long as the hdd isn't in use it won't be a problem.

You shouldn't need the monitor software.

Yeah it's only music files on the HDD. I generally turn the PC off when I'm doing anything at the back of the PC but a few times I've plugged the headphones in/out while it was on. I'll keep that in mind in future.

BloodBath

It's fine connecting and disconnecting things. I wouldn't worry about that. Only if you are actually moving the pc.

Morf

BloodBath wrote: »

It's fine connecting and disconnecting things. I wouldn't worry about that. Only if you are actually moving the pc.

I do have to turn it gently on the shelf it's on to get at the ports.

I'll keep it in mind it's not a great thing to do while the PC is running in future.

BloodBath

I wouldn't worry about it much. More so knocks and sudden large vibrations and only if the hdd is active.

Morf

I left the PC for about 10 minutes today and when I return the screen was a green tint.

I checked the HDMI cable, restarted and everything is fine.

Is this another indication that the mobo may need replacing?