The EVGA FX 5500 is a midrange video card designed for midrange computers.
The GeForce FX 5500 from nVidia was designed to be a midrange video card that PC users could use as a way to watch movies or stream video over their computers, as well as play PC games. Many versions of this card were made, including one from high-end card manufacturer EVGA. The EVGA FX 5500 functioned like many other video cards of the day and, therefore, can be troubleshooted in the same ways.
Instructions
1. Update the drivers on your computer. Sometimes, as technology advances, older drivers become incompatible with new software, which leads to a wide array of issues. Before taking any further steps, take a moment to update the drivers for your FX 5500.
2. Connect your computer tower to a second monitor, either another computer monitor or a flat-screen TV with a VGA output. This helps to determine whether the problem is with the video card or the monitor.
3. Swap VGA cables. If there is a short in your VGA cable, your screen image will flicker or show static. Swapping the cable will determine whether the cable is the cause of your issues.
4. Clean your tower. If your video card is frequently shorting out or otherwise not working after use, this can be due to overheating brought on by dust, dirt and other undesirables that can find their way inside a computer tower. By opening the computer tower using a screwdriver and cleaning out the dust, you allow air to flow more freely, which allows computer components, including your video card, to cool off more easily.
5. Examine the hardware. If your FX5500 card is damaged, there is little you can do. However, if it is something simple like an unplugged fan cable or the card is not set inside the expansion slot properly, you can easily remedy these problems.
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