ATI All-in-wonder 9600

[Andrek]

Here is the dirt.

I bought a new computer (used) for a great price!

Though it runs PS better than any other system I have, my video card (ATI All-in_wonder 9600) cuts out after playing for a few minutes.

CPU AMD 3100+
RAM 512
ATI All-in-Wonder 9600 (updated fully)

I don't know what else is needed, but the screen simply cuts out.  The system still runs fine, but when I play PS it shuts my video card off.  I would like to know why the screen goes blank if anyone knows, or can help!

Let me know what else is needed here

[Mhyrage]

It sounds like the slot is burnt out. It happened to me once after some Oblivion abuse. I never checked whether I fried the card or burnt the slot but the slot is much more likely.
Just go get a new card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102075
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102071

PCI or AGP both right there. That is if you're fine with DX9. If you are, it's the best on the market. For DX10,  you'll be shelling out 400$ and all the cards on Newegg for ATI DX10 are about the same. Anyway, try putting it in a different slot, others should post up more helpful things soon.

[neko kyouran]

PS doesn't use DX whatsoever.

[Andrek]

When I reboot the computer it works just fine.  It seemed to close out just after the CPU hit 100% watching it on Task Manager.

[neko kyouran]

It could very well be over heating.  Try running it with the side panel of the case off, and a fan blowing air into the case and see what happens.  You can also try to re-seat the card into the slot as it my have a loose connection.