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    C90s Video Problem

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by c1nd3r, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. c1nd3r

    c1nd3r Notebook Consultant

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    My c90s has been working fine untill yesterday when I started getting these discoloured lines all over the screen. So I decided to shut it down and when I turned it on this morning, the Asus splash screen was not visible and when Windows Xp was loading it was barely visible due to these lines. I have had my c90s for well over a year and a half. I have thought about applying some thermal compound as when i opened it up and removed the gpu it was very dry, however I am unsure of this problem.

    I have a:
    2 Core 2.4ghz
    8600m gt
    2gb OCZ ram
    1680x1050 screen

    Please help,
    thanks
     
    c1nd3r, Aug 1, 2009
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  2. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    Looks like the card has fried =/
     
    JCMS, Aug 1, 2009
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  3. c1nd3r

    c1nd3r Notebook Consultant

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    Do you think it's worth it to buy a new card, or will it just burn out within the same time?

    I'm open to all suggestions.
     
    c1nd3r, Aug 1, 2009
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  4. c1nd3r

    c1nd3r Notebook Consultant

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    Nobody? (10)
     
    c1nd3r, Aug 2, 2009
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    pogitz Notebook Consultant

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    The GPU is one of the components of the c90s which is notorious for being defective. i bought my 8600m gt ddr3 replacement last year ( after a year of use) for 220 USD. Its life would probably be the same as the previous card ( around 1 year or so... ) . Try to do the vicious mod and lower your temps for the card... a notebook cooler is also a good companion to the c90s.

    As to whether is it all worth it, its up to you. spend around 200 bucks for a year of use, or try to raise money until u can buy a new lappie ( 750-1000 USD ).
     
    pogitz, Aug 3, 2009
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  6. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    If you have $150 dollars to spend on it then yeah I would say it is worth it if it lasts you another 18 months, otherwise not. Mine died in my C90P last week although I have managed to get it RMA,ed on the very day my warranty is to run out lol - today! :eek: .

    Replacement for sale at asus e-store for $150 - the DDR3 version
     
    King of Interns, Aug 3, 2009
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