GPU Problem

[AuThoRitY]

....I have a nVidia GeForce 8500GT and I just reformatted and when I install the driver it doesn't change it in the Device Manager,,, and then finally it will say under display adapters my video card. But then when I go to change my resolution theres only like 5 I don't see my normal 1680x1050,,, and if I try to open anything like an image or something my comp blue screens and begins dumping memory, it says nv4_mini.sys ERROR! <--- which im guessing is nVidia? I'm running Vista, and just reformatted and everythings going wrong... I know first thing I did wrong is vista,,, but wtf is wrong with my Video Card? sounds fried to me ....

 

[AuThoRitY]

thats why im running the temporary p.o.s in my sig... for a GFX Card.

 

[phucng_10]

Did you install drivers from a CD or the website?

 

[AuThoRitY]

CD.... I just downloaded the new Vista ones from the nvidia website 8 series, I'm gonna go home and give em a shot... I'll stay posted. Thanks

 

[phucng_10]

Try to install it from the Websites. The drivers on the Websites are more up to date.