PC/IBM Monitor Issue [not sure how to explain it]
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Larry Ortiz5 said:I ran into that exact same headache myself—turned out to be nothing more than a faulty HDMI cable. I just picked up a new one, swapped it out, and boom, problem solved. Sure, there's always a chance it could be the graphics card, but honestly? I wouldn't bet on it. At least you know the IBM is fine since you tested it on another computer and it’s working perfectly without cutting out. That really narrows it down to either the HDMI or the GPU, but I'm 110% certain it's just the cable.
I never actually said I tested the GPU on a different rig.
It runs fine without cutting out when I plug it into the TV via HDMI, so everything works there. And I didn't mention this wasn't my own PC; it belongs to a buddy. He can't test the HDMI directly, but I'm heading over there today to swap in a different GPU that has both VGA and HDMI ports. Then I'll see if the issue is the GPU slot or if it really is just the cable. Honestly, I'm leaning toward the cable too. If it were the GPU slot or something related, the audio would usually glitch out when the IBM goes dark, but the sound stays perfectly fine. My logic, anyway. Thanks.