Posted January 1, 2016 I just built my PC and when I plugged it into the monitor, my monitor was tinted red. So I thought I just had to install the GPU drivers (I have a 980). After installing windows, I installed my GPU drivers but after I downloaded the drivers for my GPU, my screen was still tinted red... I have already tested it with another monitor and the same problem occurred - used a different cable but same the VGA to DVI-I adapter. Checked my monitor settings and my Nvidia Control Panel settings and everything seems to look fine. I didn't download any of the motherboard's drivers (Maximus VII Gene) yet so that might be the problem? I made sure I screwed the cables in so the cables are not loose. Also for some reason the red tint doesn't affect blue, blue and red should make a purplish color but the blue stays blue. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 i know just the thing for you. if you have intel display drivers installed. right click on your desktop, go to graphics properties, display, color settings and restore to default. EDIT: or its your cable dieding "Try not to take things personally; what people say about you on the internet is a reflection of them, not you!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 That's a problem with the VGA connection. Most likely the cable is dead.This happens because VGA uses an analog signal and if one of the connections for the three different colours isn't connected properly your screen simply turns into a different colour.I would replace your cable first. Maybe also try a digital connection like DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Dear lord its VGA *shudders* http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/451339-help-me-find-him/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Oh VGA So retarded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Yup, we also have that in school on some computers it's the vga cable or the connection somewhere. Try unplugging it and plugging it in again ( works most of the time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author i know just the thing for you. if you have intel display drivers installed. right click on your desktop, go to graphics properties, display, color settings and restore to default. EDIT: or its your cable dieding Downloading Intel display drivers will be my last resort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author That's a problem with the VGA connection. Most likely the cable is dead. This happens because VGA uses an analog signal and if one of the connections for the three different colours isn't connected properly your screen simply turns into a different colour. I would replace your cable first. Maybe also try a digital connection like DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort. Probably... I have a HDMI cable but my monitor doesn't support HDMI so I'm gonna have to buy a HDMI to VGA adapter or a HDMI to DVI-D(Dual link) adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author Dear lord its VGA *shudders* lmao is VGA that bad?! :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Probably... I have a HDMI cable but my monitor doesn't support HDMI so I'm gonna have to buy a HDMI to VGA adapter or a HDMI to DVI-D(Dual link) adapter. An HDMI to VGA adapter doesn't exist. You'll need a converter, but those can be a bit expensive and aren't reliable. So I would rather recommend to stick to a digital signal and use the HDMI to DVI-D adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author Oh VGA So retarded lol Yup, we also have that in school on some computers it's the vga cable or the connection somewhere. Try unplugging it and plugging it in again ( works most of the time ) Tried unplugging and plugging it in again multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 lmao is VGA that bad?! :3No.Are you sure the cable is inserted completely? PC SPECS: CPU: Intel Core i7 3770k @4.4GHz - Mobo: Asrock Extreme 4 (Z77) - GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 680 Twin Frozr 2GB - RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2x4GB (8GB) 1600MHz CL8 + 1x8GB - Storage: SSD: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB. HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB - PSU: be quiet! Pure Power L8 630W semi modular - Case: Corsair Obsidian 450D - OS: Windows 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Was going to say it will be the cable but as you have changed that it is very unlikely . Instead it is probably a bent pin on the VGA port or on the adapter. Simply put the situation can be thought of as each of the colours are carried on a different pin one of the pins (yellow?) has been bent or destroyed or... try a visual inspection to see if you can see one pin bent out of the way. Try fixing it or replace the adapter if the bent pin is on the monitor and you cant fix it maybe have the whole input replaced. Two motoes to live by "Sometimes there are no shortcuts" "This too shall pass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author An HDMI to VGA adapter doesn't exist. You'll need a converter, but those can be a bit expensive and aren't reliable. So I would rather recommend to stick to a digital signal and use the HDMI to DVI-D adapter. alright, thank you. this should be fine right? http://www.amazon.com/Importer520-Plated-Female-DVI-D-Adapter/dp/B0035B4LJM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451678955&sr=8-4&keywords=hdmi+to+dvi-d+adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 An HDMI to VGA adapter doesn't exist. Of course they do . https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+to+VGA+adapter Two motoes to live by "Sometimes there are no shortcuts" "This too shall pass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Of course they do . https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+to+VGA+adapter Those are converters. But man they are cheap these days... alright, thank you. this should be fine right? http://www.amazon.com/Importer520-Plated-Female-DVI-D-Adapter/dp/B0035B4LJM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451678955&sr=8-4&keywords=hdmi+to+dvi-d+adapter Yes. I hope that the VGA cable is the problem and not something on your GPU or monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author No. Are you sure the cable is inserted completely? Yes, I screwed them all in so they are inserted completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author Was going to say it will be the cable but as you have changed that it is very unlikely . Instead it is probably a bent pin on the VGA port or on the adapter. Simply put the situation can be thought of as each of the colours are carried on a different pin one of the pins (yellow?) has been bent or destroyed or... try a visual inspection to see if you can see one pin bent out of the way. Try fixing it or replace the adapter if the bent pin is on the monitor and you cant fix it maybe have the whole input replaced. I just did a visual inspection and all the pins seem to look fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Author Those are converters. But man they are cheap these days... Yes. I hope that the VGA cable is the problem and not something on your GPU or monitor. Yeah... I'm really hoping that as well... I'll update you guys on what happens once I get a HDMI to DVI-D adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 1, 2016 Yeah... I'm really hoping that as well... I'll update you guys on what happens once I get a HDMI to DVI-D adapter. doesn't your monitor support DVI-D? Most computer monitors do, even a shitty one I've lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2016 Author doesn't your monitor support DVI-D? Most computer monitors do, even a shitty one I've lying around. yeah, I have a shitty 60hz BenQ and it has VGA and DVI-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 2, 2016 yeah, I have a shitty 60hz BenQ and it has VGA and DVI-D Just use DVI-D then or does your computer not have a DVI-D output? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 3, 2016 Author Just use DVI-D then or does your computer not have a DVI-D output? My gpu doesn't have a DVI-D port... It only has DVI-I, HDMI, and Display port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 6, 2016 My gpu doesn't have a DVI-D port... It only has DVI-I, HDMI, and Display port DVI-I should be compatible with DVI-D you should be able to just use a DVI-D cable source: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/221/~/what-is-the-difference-between-dvi-i-and-dvi-d%3F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 9, 2016 Author Hey guys, instead of getting an adapter I got a hdmi to dvi-d cable. Plugged it in and everything looks normal now Thanks for all the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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