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computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT
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Underclocker
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Re: computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT
Check that your PSU is capable of outputting the 26A on the +12V rail requirement for PCI-E graphics cards. eMachines' systems are notorious for bad PSUs.
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Mainboard:
ASUS P4S8X-X (complete with abysmal performance)
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EZCool 500W +12V @ 34A
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