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    Why does the screen turn blank??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by johncolazabal, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. johncolazabal

    johncolazabal Notebook Geek

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    Okay, so i decided to overclock my laptop from 2.0 to 2.2, but after about a minute, the screen goes black. Does anyone know the problem? Thanks in advance.
     
    johncolazabal, Jul 19, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    How are you overclocking?
    what laptop is it?
     
    moral hazard, Jul 19, 2009
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    Purlpo Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes.. what CPU is it? Have you checked the temps.?
     
    Purlpo, Jul 19, 2009
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    mar_tin1 Notebook Consultant

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    Okay you overclocked from 2.0 to 2.2.

    #1 What CPU is it ?
    #2 When it goes black are you playing games ?
    #3 What laptop is it ?
    #4 I suggest you have better cooling system > California is HOT (babes)
     
    mar_tin1, Jul 19, 2009
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  5. johncolazabal

    johncolazabal Notebook Geek

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    Okay, it's a AMD Turion 64 Processor, geforce go 6150 graphics card, and no im not playing games when it goes blank. i think I will get a cooler. And yes Califonia is really hot along with the babes.
     
    johncolazabal, Jul 19, 2009
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