Oh since when do you guys listen to me? haha
Sounds like power supply, especially if that fancy keyboard uses more power than a standard keyboard...i assume it has lights and icecream maker on it?
Before you boot, inspect capacitors (round cylinders) on the motherboard for any black marks or bulging at the top. Inspect powersupply connectors for any blackened char marks or electronic smoke smell.
Disconnect all! peripherals but your boot drive, video card & keyboard and see what happens. If still happening, then swap back old card and see what happens. If problem persists then get a replacement PS and test to see if it helps. Save receipt in case you need to return it.
You were getting video fine before windows, and then only in safemode, and then only for a short period before it blacked out? That sounds like PS cant keep up power up to keep video card capacitors filled.
Sounds like power supply, especially if that fancy keyboard uses more power than a standard keyboard...i assume it has lights and icecream maker on it?
Before you boot, inspect capacitors (round cylinders) on the motherboard for any black marks or bulging at the top. Inspect powersupply connectors for any blackened char marks or electronic smoke smell.
Disconnect all! peripherals but your boot drive, video card & keyboard and see what happens. If still happening, then swap back old card and see what happens. If problem persists then get a replacement PS and test to see if it helps. Save receipt in case you need to return it.
You were getting video fine before windows, and then only in safemode, and then only for a short period before it blacked out? That sounds like PS cant keep up power up to keep video card capacitors filled.
[should not have shot the dolphin]