computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT

Ilya · 05-08-2008, 01:23 PM

hey all,
couple days ago i installed two new hardwares (Linksys WMP300N, Nvidia 8500GT 512mb pci-e) since that the computer keeps freezing for a few seconds and works normal again this happens every time im trying to play music file or video file and even worst if im trying to play any game.
thanks in advance.

Virus protection: NOD32
Antispyware Protection AVG Anti-spywawre
computer was scanned with both software

computer spec.
emachines T6003

AMD Athlon 64
processor 3400+ 2.2GHZ
2GB RAM, 550W PSU,
Windows xp pro

Underclocker · 05-09-2008, 11:39 PM

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.

Real_Bullet · 05-09-2008, 11:58 PM

How do you tell if you got 26A on the +12V Rail?

**emosun** · 05-10-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Real_Bullet

How do you tell if you got 26A on the +12V Rail?

You look on the psu sticker and it will show the amperage next to the voltages.

Ilya · 05-11-2008, 05:34 PM

i installed a new PSU before installing the new card
PSU Spec.:
24A on the +12V rail 550W

is that the source of the problem?

05-08-2008, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ilya Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5 OS: win XP	computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT hey all, couple days ago i installed two new hardwares (Linksys WMP300N, Nvidia 8500GT 512mb pci-e) since that the computer keeps freezing for a few seconds and works normal again this happens every time im trying to play music file or video file and even worst if im trying to play any game. thanks in advance. Virus protection: NOD32 Antispyware Protection AVG Anti-spywawre computer was scanned with both software computer spec. emachines T6003 AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+ 2.2GHZ 2GB RAM, 550W PSU, Windows xp pro Last edited by Ilya : 05-08-2008 at 01:25 PM.

05-09-2008, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Underclocker Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A land girt by sea. Posts: 551 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 My System	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. __________________ Everest CPU-Z Memtest86 SpeedFan ORTHOS

05-09-2008, 11:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Real_Bullet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lumberton, MS Posts: 480 OS: Windows Vista Home Basic My System	Re: computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT How do you tell if you got 26A on the +12V Rail? __________________ I can speak Chinese, PPHUBK'YU.

05-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ilya Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5 OS: win XP	Re: computer slowing down after installing nvidia 8500GT i installed a new PSU before installing the new card PSU Spec.: 24A on the +12V rail 550W is that the source of the problem?