Graphics card shuts down my pc?

KINJO187 · 07-14-2008, 08:37 PM

Hi guys im new here and i wonderd if you could give me some advice.

Heres the run down on my system:

Windows xp
Dual core cpus amd 5000+
1gig of ddr2
nvidia 6100sm nforce (motherboard)
plug n play monitor
400 watt x-power (power supply)
Nvidia geforce 8600gt 1gig ddr2

Anyway i have been using my built in gpx card which is a nividia 6100,for online gaming which has been fine apart from rubbish gpx..I went out and got myself a nvidia 8600gt 1gig dd2 card..

Iinstalled it as you usualy would and all seemed fine...Until i tried playing a game..once i try and play any game at all it loads it up for about 1 or 2 mins then shuts my pc off completly.. I have tried every driver out there, i have tried every setting i can think of.. i have disabled the on board gpx..

Is this a sign that i need a another power unit?iI have only had this one for about 2 weeks :(

Any ideas why my gpx card is shutting my pc down guys any help or advice would be great im ripping my hair out.

Thanks

**magnethead** · 07-14-2008, 08:57 PM

yes, you are most likely draining your 12 volt rail too much.

pop the case open and put a multimeter between the yellow and any black wire. start gaming, and see how far your voltages drop.

KINJO187 · 07-14-2008, 09:07 PM

Hi magnet,

I do not have a multimeter, but like i say everytime i run a game boom it switches right off..
If it is the power, what kinda power supply should i have :( and should i take the one i have now back to them?

KINJO187 · 07-15-2008, 06:40 AM

ok update...

I have now got 2 power supplies powering my pc, a 400 watt just for my motheboard and another 300 watt powering everythin else and still it shuts down...

This has got to be the gpx card.

**vladimirb** · 07-15-2008, 06:54 AM

Hey mate and welcome to TSf,
check this out:Power Supply Information and Selection

you will find out here what is the best for your PC...
I think both 300W and 400W are low for your PC...
You need more, like 550+ good quality PSU...
Hope this will help you mate...

KINJO187 · 07-15-2008, 10:34 AM

Hi vlad ;)

I changed the gpx card today for another one to see if it was the gpx card causing the issue, and still the same problem..

You think it could be my mobo? this is my mobo..
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/411

And also is there anythin else i should have changed when swapping from intergrated gpx to my pcie one?I went into bios and changed it to enable if no other external gpu is detected.. This is the only setting it has..And oh..! do i need to adjust the pcie clock at all?

Last thing, the card has a 2 pin connector, looks like power or sumthin do i need to have sumthin plugged into that??

Im just looking at other options before i go waste my money on another power unit. :(

dai · 07-15-2008, 02:13 PM

your underpowered as stated above you need this or better to run the system
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w

KINJO187 · 07-15-2008, 02:50 PM

Thanks a lot for your time and help guys, i will got get a 600 watt or sumthin to make sure :)

**vladimirb** · 07-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Hey mate,
make sure you do not forget to tell us what is the progress... ^-^

KINJO187 · 07-15-2008, 02:55 PM

sorry one last thing.. would this do it?

http://www.computerplus.uk.com/produ...ctcode=PSU/600

dai · 07-15-2008, 03:01 PM

when they don't post the line values they are usually rubbish supplies
double the price and you will be close
you will find some uk links at the end of here
Power Supply Information and Selection

**vladimirb** · 07-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Do not know mate, but I think it is low budget no-name PSU... I am trying to figure it out specifications but it seems that they are not listed...
look in that post that I attached make/models of PSU and choose for your needs...

KINJO187 · 07-15-2008, 03:24 PM

Hmm ok but the price doesnt change to much and this one is 700 watt

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135197...roduct_reviews

http://video.ebuyer.com/135197

dai · 07-15-2008, 11:42 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514

**magnethead** · 07-16-2008, 12:00 AM

Power Supply Information and Selection

Enkai · 07-16-2008, 01:32 AM

For a safe bet, use OCZ GameXStream 700W. I am using it now. It rocks. You can check out the reviews through the link. If you have budget constraints then maybe you can try Coolermaster. Go for 650W & above.

KINJO187 · 07-16-2008, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnethead

Power Supply Information and Selection

I have been given that link a few times.. ^^

im kinda on a tight budget now after buying dual core and a whole new setup..i have about £45 to budget with.. im sure i can get one for 45 that will be enuf power surley not.. i dont want somthin that can power a rocket, i only have one dvd drive, 1 hard drive, sound card, and no lights....

Its a pretty simple setup

dai · 07-16-2008, 11:00 AM

the cpu and video pull over 90% of the power
buy the hi power,but for the sake of 15 pounds you may find yourself putting your hand in your pocket again

KINJO187 · 07-16-2008, 02:24 PM

yep true.. i just dont have the money.. im all spent up..lol but ill wait and get the one you said ;)

07-14-2008, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hi guys im new here and i wonderd if you could give me some advice. Heres the run down on my system: Windows xp Dual core cpus amd 5000+ 1gig of ddr2 nvidia 6100sm nforce (motherboard) plug n play monitor 400 watt x-power (power supply) Nvidia geforce 8600gt 1gig ddr2 Anyway i have been using my built in gpx card which is a nividia 6100,for online gaming which has been fine apart from rubbish gpx..I went out and got myself a nvidia 8600gt 1gig dd2 card.. Iinstalled it as you usualy would and all seemed fine...Until i tried playing a game..once i try and play any game at all it loads it up for about 1 or 2 mins then shuts my pc off completly.. I have tried every driver out there, i have tried every setting i can think of.. i have disabled the on board gpx.. Is this a sign that i need a another power unit?iI have only had this one for about 2 weeks :( Any ideas why my gpx card is shutting my pc down guys any help or advice would be great im ripping my hair out. Thanks

07-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? yes, you are most likely draining your 12 volt rail too much. pop the case open and put a multimeter between the yellow and any black wire. start gaming, and see how far your voltages drop. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

07-14-2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hi magnet, I do not have a multimeter, but like i say everytime i run a game boom it switches right off.. If it is the power, what kinda power supply should i have :( and should i take the one i have now back to them?

07-15-2008, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? ok update... I have now got 2 power supplies powering my pc, a 400 watt just for my motheboard and another 300 watt powering everythin else and still it shuts down... This has got to be the gpx card.

07-15-2008, 06:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hey mate and welcome to TSf, check this out:Power Supply Information and Selection you will find out here what is the best for your PC... I think both 300W and 400W are low for your PC... You need more, like 550+ good quality PSU... Hope this will help you mate... __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

07-15-2008, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hi vlad ;) I changed the gpx card today for another one to see if it was the gpx card causing the issue, and still the same problem.. You think it could be my mobo? this is my mobo.. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/411 And also is there anythin else i should have changed when swapping from intergrated gpx to my pcie one?I went into bios and changed it to enable if no other external gpu is detected.. This is the only setting it has..And oh..! do i need to adjust the pcie clock at all? Last thing, the card has a 2 pin connector, looks like power or sumthin do i need to have sumthin plugged into that?? Im just looking at other options before i go waste my money on another power unit. :( Last edited by KINJO187; 07-15-2008 at 10:36 AM.

07-15-2008, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? your underpowered as stated above you need this or better to run the system http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w __________________

07-15-2008, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Thanks a lot for your time and help guys, i will got get a 600 watt or sumthin to make sure :)

07-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hey mate, make sure you do not forget to tell us what is the progress... ^-^ __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

07-15-2008, 02:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? sorry one last thing.. would this do it? http://www.computerplus.uk.com/produ...ctcode=PSU/600

07-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? when they don't post the line values they are usually rubbish supplies double the price and you will be close you will find some uk links at the end of here Power Supply Information and Selection __________________

07-15-2008, 03:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Do not know mate, but I think it is low budget no-name PSU... I am trying to figure it out specifications but it seems that they are not listed... look in that post that I attached make/models of PSU and choose for your needs... __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

07-15-2008, 03:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Hmm ok but the price doesnt change to much and this one is 700 watt http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135197...roduct_reviews http://video.ebuyer.com/135197 Last edited by KINJO187; 07-15-2008 at 03:32 PM.

07-15-2008, 11:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135514 __________________

07-16-2008, 12:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? Power Supply Information and Selection __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

07-16-2008, 01:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
Enkai Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 45 OS: XP Pro SP3	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? For a safe bet, use OCZ GameXStream 700W. I am using it now. It rocks. You can check out the reviews through the link. If you have budget constraints then maybe you can try Coolermaster. Go for 650W & above.

07-16-2008, 11:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? the cpu and video pull over 90% of the power buy the hi power,but for the sake of 15 pounds you may find yourself putting your hand in your pocket again __________________

07-16-2008, 02:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
KINJO187 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9 OS: Windows xp	Re: Graphics card shuts down my pc? yep true.. i just dont have the money.. im all spent up..lol but ill wait and get the one you said ;)