Is My Monitor (or PC) Going to Die?

[Jinx]

My screen periodically "jumps" or "blinks". It's hard to describe. But, is this a sign that the monitor or the PC is going to die very soon? [What else can go wrong? ] - Jinx

[Larry Mudd]

It's most likely the monitor. My last one did that after outliving three PC's-- eventually the "jumps" turned into long periods of losing sync with the signal.

If it's not the monitor, there's a (much smaller) chance that it's your video card. (A cheap, cheap item, for most people.)

Scout's honour: you will not have to replace your entire PC any time soon because of that.

[Duck Duck Goose]

Um, make sure all plugs, cords, etc. are firmly connected before you throw the monitor away. Sometimes you kick the cords loose.

[sigSEGV]

I have a Samsung monitor that does this. I think it is because input signal from the video card is too high. If I have an all white screen on with the brightness turned up, it will periodically jump and click. Try turning your brightness or contrast down.

[SPOOFE]

Our family monitor does this. I'm confident in the monitor's quality and stability, however... but not the video card's (an old GF-2 MX that sat around the house for a while before being used). I'd check the video card before checking the monitor.

[Urban Ranger]

I would say it is more likely to be the monitor.