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my mag monitor shuts off when i play dvd's and videogames?

the monitor shuts down and i cant simply turn it back on. if i do, theres no signal. i end up having to restart the computer. I have a Radeon 8500 card. Do i have to increase refresh rate? Is my monitor overheating? Is my power supply weak? Do I need new drivers? I tried to update new drivers and it said I got OK drivers.

Many monitors have a protection circuit that prevents the monitor from damage in the event the computer (video card) sends a signal that is beyond the capability of the monitor. Some of the much older monitors could be damaged by sending too high a refresh rate, so manufacturers built in this "protection". You would need to adjust the refresh rate LOWER for DVD and video gameplay... or, a better solution would be to get a monitor or flat panel that is capable of displaying the higher refresh rates. You may or may not be able to your video card software to set this refresh rate setting for the resolution that is being output for DVD and gameplay. Also, check the web site for your video card and update to the latest drivers. Install any utility software and you may then have control over what refresh rates are used for the various resolution outputs.

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