Friends alienware 8800 gtx

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 02-01-2007, 11:34 AM

Ok my friend bought his computer about 1 year ago with a 7950 gtx installled here are other specs
not sure about name of processor but it is 2.4ghz amd dual core
2gb ram
650 watt power supply
and a 300 gb hdd
the problem is that the card is very slow (it can hardly run counter strike) but the other one is 100+ fps and he wants to get it work and well he knows how to install a gpu so thats not it he spent $650 on the card and warrenty expired like 5 days ago so... he cant return it

**TheMatt** · 02-01-2007, 12:04 PM

First, you will need a much larger PSU, something this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341003
Then, reinstall the drivers (get the latest drivers from nVidia's web site) and make sure to install them in safe mode when you do.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 02-01-2007, 06:39 PM

are you sure he can run 2 7950's so i dont know about power shortage

**TheMatt** · 02-02-2007, 03:03 PM

I know that you can run it, but after a while, you will experience problems. You will want at least a 750 w PSU for a single 8800GTX, preferably an 850 w PSU.

Once you have that, you should reinstall the drivers. Make sure to install them in safe mode.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 02-02-2007, 06:00 PM

so it provides limeted fetures of the card?

**TheMatt** · 02-03-2007, 12:10 PM

An underpowered card will have many problems later on. It might not be the direct cause if it now, but the card can get damaged if it does not recieve the necessary power.

Also, when your friend installed the card, did he make sure to install both 6-pin PCIe connectors?

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 02-03-2007, 01:06 PM

i am not sure but i wil ask him about that and see if he will get a better power supply

Sgt_Grim_Reaper · 02-03-2007, 01:35 PM

be careful when purchasing, go by manufacturers specs on wattage; some retailers tend to bloat the specs

02-01-2007, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Friends alienware 8800 gtx Ok my friend bought his computer about 1 year ago with a 7950 gtx installled here are other specs not sure about name of processor but it is 2.4ghz amd dual core 2gb ram 650 watt power supply and a 300 gb hdd the problem is that the card is very slow (it can hardly run counter strike) but the other one is 100+ fps and he wants to get it work and well he knows how to install a gpu so thats not it he spent $650 on the card and warrenty expired like 5 days ago so... he cant return it __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I know that you can run it, but after a while, you will experience problems. You will want at least a 750 w PSU for a single 8800GTX, preferably an 850 w PSU. Once you have that, you should reinstall the drivers. Make sure to install them in safe mode. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	so it provides limeted fetures of the card? __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	An underpowered card will have many problems later on. It might not be the direct cause if it now, but the card can get damaged if it does not recieve the necessary power. Also, when your friend installed the card, did he make sure to install both 6-pin PCIe connectors? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	i am not sure but i wil ask him about that and see if he will get a better power supply __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

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