computer moniter help needed

[85 250sx]

well my computer moniter fried last week. the picture colors truned wierd and when i went to adjust it the moniter just shut off and started smelling like burnt rubber. so i bought a new 22 inch westinghouse flatscreen at best buy because they were on sale for $179. well the picture looks realy clear and crisp but when i open a program or a new window or switch from one window to the other the monitor shuts off for a second or two and then turns back on. never had a problem with the last moniter shuting off but it was also only like a 15 inch. i need to fix this because its realy getting anoying lol Thanks

[4cylinders]

hey, have you updated the drivers with the software that came with it? your video card may need an upgrade too. or try calling the mfgs customer service/website.

[85 250sx]

the moniter did not come with any software. only a little manual and all the wires. and the manual doesnt say anything about my problem.

[mark38090]

I had a similar problem when I bought my new monitor and I figured out the video card didn't refresh fast enough, I bought a new card from tiger direct and it solved my problem.

[_brad_]

Do all this before going and buying another card!


Navigate to display properties:

Left click desktop, select properties, settings, advanced, monitor.

Default is usually 60. Bump it up one by one till the monitor dont go any higher (it will go black for a few seconds and then come back).

Also try adjusting the resolution.

[85 250sx]

sweet looks like its fixed i put it up to 75. Thanks brad