GeForce 6600 Problem

eHunter · 11-23-2005, 05:14 PM

Hey guys, I'm new here as you can see. I searched on google for nvidia support and your site came up. You seem to know what your doing so I decided to ask here. Btw, nvidia support is down if your wondering why I didn't ask there.

My problem is that I recently upgraded from a GeForce 5500 FX to a Chaintech GeForce 6600 256 MB. I uninstalled everything that had to do with nvidia and then installed the graphics card. Only problem is that whenever I boot up my pc I get a blank screen on my monitor. I says it working (not in standby) but it's just black. When I unhook my 6600 and plug my monitor into my onboard graphics it works just fine. I have no idea whats going on. Any help would be apreciated.

Operating System - Windows XP Home SP2
DirectX Version 9.0
Processor - AMD Athlon XP 3000+
RAM - 768Mb
Power Suply - 250

**scottydont2841** · 11-23-2005, 06:06 PM

have you updated all the drivers for the new card?

~~DeFcOn~~ · 11-23-2005, 06:30 PM

i'm thinking the problem is with your weak power supply, i would suggest going to at least 300+ for that particular card......just a thought

**oldmn** · 11-23-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

When I unhook my 6600 and plug my monitor into my onboard graphics it works just fine. I have no idea whats going on. Any help would be apreciated.

You need to go into the Bios and disable the onboard graphics.

And like DeFcOn Said the 6600 is a power hungry card.
Bare minimum 350W, 20amp on the 12V.

~~DeFcOn~~ · 11-23-2005, 06:42 PM

i had the same problem before,so i would go with more power

eHunter · 11-23-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottydont2841

have you updated all the drivers for the new card?

How the heck am I suposed to update the video card if I can't see what I'm doing!

Anyways, any idea how I would disable the onboard video card? After I do disable it, I would have no going back... right?

~~DeFcOn~~ · 11-24-2005, 03:40 PM

have u considered trying a different monitor

**scottydont2841** · 11-24-2005, 06:34 PM

you just go into bios mode (usually hafta hit delete or one of the F keys depending on your comp at the boot - setup menu), and you shoulkd have a list of onboard dievices find the card and disable it, as for reversing the effect it is okay, your not risking anything.

oh yeah and id go with these guys, a higher PSU will be ideal, ive read some nasty stories of people running high end hardware on 250W and BANG! a friend of mine has all the latest hardware and runs a 400, you also need to think about fans for cooling high end hardware, as a lot of hardware generates a lot of heat.

eHunter · 11-27-2005, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the help. I'm going to try getting a 350+ psu. I'll post back here after I install it.

11-23-2005, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
eHunter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3 OS: Windown XP Home	GeForce 6600 Problem Hey guys, I'm new here as you can see. I searched on google for nvidia support and your site came up. You seem to know what your doing so I decided to ask here. Btw, nvidia support is down if your wondering why I didn't ask there. My problem is that I recently upgraded from a GeForce 5500 FX to a Chaintech GeForce 6600 256 MB. I uninstalled everything that had to do with nvidia and then installed the graphics card. Only problem is that whenever I boot up my pc I get a blank screen on my monitor. I says it working (not in standby) but it's just black. When I unhook my 6600 and plug my monitor into my onboard graphics it works just fine. I have no idea whats going on. Any help would be apreciated. Operating System - Windows XP Home SP2 DirectX Version 9.0 Processor - AMD Athlon XP 3000+ RAM - 768Mb Power Suply - 250

11-23-2005, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,228 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	have you updated all the drivers for the new card? __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition

11-24-2005, 06:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,228 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	you just go into bios mode (usually hafta hit delete or one of the F keys depending on your comp at the boot - setup menu), and you shoulkd have a list of onboard dievices find the card and disable it, as for reversing the effect it is okay, your not risking anything. oh yeah and id go with these guys, a higher PSU will be ideal, ive read some nasty stories of people running high end hardware on 250W and BANG! a friend of mine has all the latest hardware and runs a 400, you also need to think about fans for cooling high end hardware, as a lot of hardware generates a lot of heat. __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition Last edited by scottydont2841; 11-24-2005 at 06:40 PM.

11-23-2005, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
~~DeFcOn~~ Register user Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ewa Beach,Oahu Posts: 240 OS: gentoo linux, sunwah linux, win xp pro, and SUSE 9.3	i'm thinking the problem is with your weak power supply, i would suggest going to at least 300+ for that particular card......just a thought

11-23-2005, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~DeFcOn~~ Register user Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ewa Beach,Oahu Posts: 240 OS: gentoo linux, sunwah linux, win xp pro, and SUSE 9.3	i had the same problem before,so i would go with more power

11-24-2005, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~DeFcOn~~ Register user Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ewa Beach,Oahu Posts: 240 OS: gentoo linux, sunwah linux, win xp pro, and SUSE 9.3	have u considered trying a different monitor

11-27-2005, 04:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
eHunter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3 OS: Windown XP Home	Thanks for the help. I'm going to try getting a 350+ psu. I'll post back here after I install it.