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| Thread ID: 78588 | 2007-04-21 06:15:00 | Up-grading a CPU | meg_h_nz (6960) | Press F1 |
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| 542909 | 2007-04-28 05:55:00 | Before you go upgrading the video card its probably a good idea to fix the current problem. There are plenty of options for video card upgrades and thats an easy discussion for later one. That PSU definitely seem a lil underpowered for your PC, especially the 12v rail. Does the X600XT require an extra power connector? If it does it will be drawing from an already underpowered 12v rail, and if the video card isn't getting enough power that would definitely cause instability. |
Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 542910 | 2007-04-28 06:01:00 | Before you go upgrading the video card its probably a good idea to fix the current problem. There are plenty of options for video card upgrades and thats an easy discussion for later one. That PSU definitely seem a lil underpowered for your PC, especially the 12v rail. Does the X600XT require an extra power connector? If it does it will be drawing from an already underpowered 12v rail, and if the video card isn't getting enough power that would definitely cause instability. Yeah, thats what I thought, though the x600 isnt power hungry, the P4 is.....maybe a weak psu and not very efficient. If the pc is switching off rather than restarting, i reckon its the psu |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 542911 | 2007-04-28 12:47:00 | It isnt restarting,the graphics hang, music replays in a short loop (not every time)and then the system freezes and the only way I can get out of it is to manualy press restart on the case. | meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 542912 | 2007-04-28 13:19:00 | I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their helpful input over the issues I am having with my computer. I am genuinely grateful for all the time and advice that has been posted here. BUT: My problem is that I am more confused than ever! My RAM seems ok, as does my CPU, so maybe it is my graphics card or even my PSU....... ?????? So keep the ideas coming..... we may even crack this one :) |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 542913 | 2007-04-29 02:40:00 | Have you tried the memory test when the system is hot? Run the CPU torture tester for a while, then immediately bot up memtest. | Graham L (2) | ||
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