One problem after another...

[jem.graham]

Hey guys,

So yesterday I got a new monitor and also my psu blew up.

Today I got a new psu and on the box it says there is a 6pin pci connector, and there isn't.

So now I'm using onboard graphics and a hdmi-dvi connector and my new monitor has black lines round the outside.

Really pissed off with this computer.

Is there anything I can do for the black border or is that just a hdmi thing?

[LemonSpice]

Hey guys,

So yesterday I got a new monitor and also my psu blew up.

Today I got a new psu and on the box it says there is a 6pin pci connector, and there isn't.

So now I'm using onboard graphics and a hdmi-dvi connector and my new monitor has black lines round the outside.

Really pissed off with this computer.

Is there anything I can do for the black border or is that just a hdmi thing?

first list specs and what psu did you have generic?

[DigitalHermit]

Try checking in the suite that comes with the display driver... There's usually a setting for scaling I think... I forgot how it looks like on Catalyst since I'm not on my main rig right now...

 

Sorry about you PSU though... Was it a "Gutless Wonder"?

[SeriouslyMikey]

If the PSU doesn't come with something it advertises on the box, send it back. 

And I believe the black bars is something to do with the scaling. 

[LemonSpice]

Try checking in the suite that comes with the display driver... There's usually a setting for scaling I think... I forgot how it looks like on Catalyst since I'm not on my main rig right now...

 

Sorry about you PSU though... Was it a "Gutless Wonder"?

yea thats what im thinking where did he get it from

[Lavachyste]

I have the same problem with the little tiny black border. I got it when I change my monitor and the cable.

[DigitalHermit]

yea thats what im thinking where did he get it from

I know a lot of places where I can get Gutless Wonders for around 5-10USD near me...

 

@jem.graham I'd recommend getting a PSU from a trusted brand instead of cheaping out... A bad PSU can kill your system, kill your cat, and burn your house down... You might've been lucky that the previous one didn't take out your PC wholesale when it blew up, but there's no telling what can happen... Also, cheap PSUs tend to have really bad power delivery and this can kill your parts slowly...

[Under_Score]

NEVER cheap out on the PSU.

[LemonSpice]

NEVER cheap out on the PSU.

exactly use at least a brand name one a cheep antec with 80+ cna be better than sme generic 80+ gold

[jem.graham]

My psu was a Chinese thingy, not too bothered about that. Although now, yet another problem.

I try to open catalyst control center to see if there is some form of scaling settings but it wont open, it says:

Catalyst Control Center: Command Line Interface has stopping work

 

These are the errors given in the error send info thing box

 

Files that help describe the problem:

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER47C9.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6059.tmp.appcompat.txt

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6115.tmp.mdmp

[jem.graham]

And yes, I've just bought another cheap thing, £23 for an Ace 550w. Think I might invest in a Corsair or BeQuiet one for my next build in a couple of months

[LemonSpice]

 

My psu was a Chinese thingy, not too bothered about that. Although now, yet another problem.

I try to open catalyst control center to see if there is some form of scaling settings but it wont open, it says:

Catalyst Control Center: Command Line Interface has stopping work

 

These are the errors given in the error send info thing box

 

Files that help describe the problem:

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER47C9.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6059.tmp.appcompat.txt

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6115.tmp.mdmp

 

hhow much mony do you have for a psu and never never buy non brand name products chinese knock offs are horrible

[LemonSpice]

And yes, I've just bought another cheap thing, £23 for an Ace 550w. Think I might invest in a Corsair or BeQuiet one for my next build in a couple of months

here is a good 35 pound psu http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

[jem.graham]

here is a good 35 pound psu http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

I'll have a look at that, thanks

[Pugs501]

here is a good 35 pound psu http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

35 POUNDS!

That's double my 18 pound Black Pug!

^Joke^

It looks like a really reliable PSU, you should get it.

[DigitalHermit]

 

My psu was a Chinese thingy, not too bothered about that. Although now, yet another problem.

I try to open catalyst control center to see if there is some form of scaling settings but it wont open, it says:

Catalyst Control Center: Command Line Interface has stopping work

 

These are the errors given in the error send info thing box

 

Files that help describe the problem:

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER47C9.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6059.tmp.appcompat.txt

  C:\Users\Jem\AppData\Local\Temp\WER6115.tmp.mdmp

 

 

What are your full specs? If you're running on onboard graphics, I advise you to uninstall the AMD drivers and install the ones for your onboard graphics (if it's not AMD)...

 

 

And yes, I've just bought another cheap thing, £23 for an Ace 550w. Think I might invest in a Corsair or BeQuiet one for my next build in a couple of months

 

Never cheap out too much on the PSU... Something at least 80+ bronze certified will be leagues better than a gutless wonder...

[LemonSpice]

I'll have a look at that, thanks

welcome 

[FuzzyYellow]

yeah, it could be sn issue with using amd drivers and intel graphics. i would uninstall the amd ones and install the intel ones.

[jem.graham]

yeah, it could be sn issue with using amd drivers and intel graphics. i would uninstall the amd ones and install the intel ones.

I have an AMD cpu, so I don't know which is which

[jem.graham]

that was my 101st post :OOOOO

[FuzzyYellow]

I have an AMD cpu, so I don't know which is which

AMD catalyst control center and AMD graphics driver are the ones for the graphics card.

[jem.graham]

AMD catalyst control center and AMD graphics driver are the ones for the graphics card.

Okidokie, uninstalling amd ccc now 

[jem.graham]

AMD catalyst control center and AMD graphics driver are the ones for the graphics card.

Also here's your wallpaper I promised.

http://i2.minus.com/iNNRhhiH3mc34.PNG

[TymmVonD]

Overscan settings in catalyst.

[FuzzyYellow]

Also here's your wallpaper I promised.

http://i2.minus.com/iNNRhhiH3mc34.PNG

thanks so much!