Think i have a big problem !

theledgend · Post by **theledgend** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:52 pm

I am new to the whole comptering sytem, so I need your help please.

I installed a Nvidia GeForce 7600 gs Graphics card not long ago and started playing on games such as counter strike. First of all it was fine but when i changed levels or played the actual campaign the computer would start locking up and the game would freeze/crash.
I found out about this forum and started asking question, looking for answers. First I thought it was my processor, but it turns out that is fine. Someone told me it could be my power supply and i think he is right.
I didn't really know where to find out where i could find my pc's voltage, all i new is that the graphics card requires a minimum of 350W. So I started looking on all the stickers on my Tower. Finally i found it on the back only to find out that my input voltage is a tiny 250W !!!
Does this mean that my psu is only a 250W ?? Please help and i think i found a decent psu with a high enough Watts to support the graphics card, please give me your comments on the item :
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/114929

Maxtron · Post by **Maxtron** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:01 pm

I've always been a fan of Antec PSUs, great quality from what I've seen. If this is indeed your problem (and it sounds like it could be), this PSU should work just fine.

dgood · Post by **dgood** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:01 pm

can you list all of your pc specs for us?
processor
ram and how much
graphics card
# of drives of each type?
and other things?

power supply calculator
is the site that dicecca posted on the psu forum. will you tell us what brand your psu is also. A program like cpu z will tell us the cpu voltage and ram info.

EDIT: if you are in the market for a new psu check out the official psu buyers guide thread I reccomend it. It's in the cases power supplies and cooling forum.

toolegit2quit · Post by **toolegit2quit** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:32 pm

The fact that you booted your computer and played for a while makes me think about the graphics core overheating.

Also consider the fact that the drivers that came with your video card are probably out dated and you should download new ones from the manufacturer or nvidia asap.

Dresden · Post by **Dresden** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:28 pm

Make sure you are looking at the sticker that is physicaly on the power supply. If it is a 250W power supply you will need to remove that puppy, and give that system some juice, that Antec should do the trick. Make sure the store has a return policy, or go to a B&M that does.

The 7600GS draw's about 33W.

Here is a link to a power consuption calculator:

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp

If you plan on updating your system in the near future, and plan on gutting your exhisting system you might want to spend a bit more and get a larger Power Supply thus future proofing your box especialy if you plan on going SLI or Crossfire...

Dresden

LordEder · Post by **LordEder** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:57 am

I would take the Enermax Liberty 500W
-> stable and silent

InspectahACE · Post by **InspectahACE** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:01 am

sounds like the psu to me..sayin it was only 250w an all...i would bet most of my bank account on it ($25) lol

trueg50 · Post by **trueg50** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:54 pm

The problem is most likely your power supply.

Despite what other sites might tell you, go with what the manufacturer recommends. Nvidia most likely recommends atleast 250 watts.

For what power supply, I highly recommend the Hiper type R, it is modular, 560 watts, and very well built, if looking for a wired version, they have one as well. Or if you are looking for a more powerful power supply, try the new Hiper 730 watt supplies.

Post by **dicecca112** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:03 pm

Hiper is not a proven brand. Even Antec's quality has gone down hill.

My recommendation is this
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/115238/rb/25376450459

Seasonic has quickly become the most efficent and high quality PSU manufacturer on the market

The fact that you booted your computer and played for a while makes me think about the graphics core overheating.

Also consider the fact that the drivers that came with your video card are probably out dated and you should download new ones from the manufacturer or nvidia asap.

You would be mistaken. The fact that the computer boots means nothing. The graphics are in 2D mode, and draw little power. When you play a game you are loading many components at once, this is one of the most hi-draw situations a PSU has to handle. It happens a lot. When he's changing scenes or loading a game, not only is he loading the GPU, he is also loading the CPU and the Hard Disks, drawing a lot of power