[Tingle]

Direct3D 7 test results: Failure at step 8 (Creating 3D Device): HRESULT = 0x887602eb (error code)
Direct3D 8 test results: Failure at step 8 (Creating 3D Device): HRESULT = 0x8876086a (3D not available)
Direct3D 9 test results: Failure at step 8 (Creating 3D Device): HRESULT = 0x8876086a (3D not available)


how can i fix?

 

[MunkyPhil]

Can you give us more information about your system, specifically your video card and motherboard and any other info about your RAM, hard drives etc.

 

[Tingle]

ok, thats not my problem - that goes away when i restart my computer, my problem is when i play 3d games my screen will go black and flicker but i can alt f4 out of the game, now sometimes the game will just crash or my computer will restart. then i thought i had a directX problem but that goes away when i restart. i reinstalled my grafikdrivers (updated) and reinstalled directx (updated)
no clue whats my problem well here are my spec:

Pentium 4 3,0ghz
2gb ram
nvidia geforce 7800gs+ 512mb

 

[MunkyPhil]

That's a pretty power intensive graphics card you have, can you tell us what power supply you have? Give the amps per rail and wattage and manufacturer. It appears to me that your power supply might be failing under the load of your graphics card. I think you should take some time out to read the important power supply information in my signature too, there's a power supply calculator in there.

 

[Tingle]

i bought a newer and stronger one than i used to have, here are the V + A:

XILENCE POWER MODEL-NO: XP350
350W - PASSIVE PFC - ATX 1.3

AC INPUT: 115/230V ~6A/~3A 60/50Hz
DC QUTPUT: +3,3V +5V +12V -12V -5V +5VSB
20.0A 25.0A 13.0A 0.8A 0.3A 2.0A

 

[MunkyPhil]

Xilence is not known for making quality supplies to the best of my knowledge and a 350W supply just isn't good enough to run your system. If I were you I would definitely read the information in my signature and consider which power supply I would buy. It isn't worth the risk, your PSU could completely die soon and it could take a chunk of your system with it and that won't be pretty. You could end up buying much more than just a new PSU.

Personally, I would go for a 500-550W or, if your budget allows, a more powerful one than that in order for it to handle upgrades or even a complete change of system.

Also, make sure you have the latest nvidia drivers.