computer is on crack

[as red as black]

every once in awhile, my screen will just start going into craaazy colors. it looks like thermal vision when I play.

I tried to take a screeny of this, but all the screenies show everything as looking normal!

so, is it a monitor problem that I have?

[Evan20000]

Check your drivers and blah blah blah.

Sounds interesting though. O_o

[innerlyte]

Ahh, a classic case of too much prawns. Kidding o_o
I'm guessing this is a desktop with an external monitor? Are you able to connect a different monitor and replicate this phenomena? I think you're right though; it sounds like a monitor problem since screen capturing will only copy your video card's output rather than your monitor's.

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[Ajuk999]

You have just experienced a symptom of Your Monitor Dying. I think it would be best if you look into buying a new monitor. Try these steps:

1. Check the cable between the monitor and the computer to make sure it is secure. Each end should be tightly fastened.
2. Degauss the monitor. This will often help correct discoloration issues near the edges of the screen.
3. Reference the monitor manufacturer's instructions to adjust the brightness and contrast settings. If available, you may also need to adjust the color balance and temperature settings.
4. Adjust the color quality setting for the video card. This will often help resolve issues where the colors, especially in photos, appear incorrect.
5. If you have access to another monitor, try it in place of the one with the color issues. If the problem goes away replace the monitor. If the problem duplicates on the new monitor there is most likely an issue with the video card.

[Anhi]

Originally Posted by Ajuk999

You have just experienced a symptom of Your Monitor Dying. I think it would be best if you look into buying a new monitor. Try these steps:

1. Check the cable between the monitor and the computer to make sure it is secure. Each end should be tightly fastened.

Sounds like this one tbh

[as red as black]

it's my laptop monitor.....all my drivers and stuff are up to date. it may just be my computer dying, cuz this has never happened before.