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12-25-2005, 04:15 PM
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build problem
a few days ago i purchased some new parts for a build. New everything basically. After i assembled everything i recieved 1 long beep followed by 2 short beeps. I belive this means bad video card. I was just wondering if there is anyway i could figure out if the video card if just bad and i need a replacement or if i have done something wrong. If it helps here are my system specs.
mobo-asus A8N-sli premium video card-geforce 7800 GTX power supply-cooler master 380w hard drive- wd 160 gb sata |
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12-25-2005, 04:21 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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You need a power supply with more power output. 380 watts isn't going to cut it with a 7800GTX. And if you're running two 7800GTXs in SLI you really need a lot more juice from a SLI certified power supply. Here's a list.
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12-25-2005, 04:25 PM
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12-25-2005, 04:33 PM
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Yes though not the powmax, choose a good one from this list. Personally id recommend Enermax, very good quality psu's.
http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195
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12-25-2005, 04:36 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Ugh, don't get a PowMax...that's one of the worst power supply brands out there. Get one off the list I provided. I think the most affordable SLI certified power supply is the Antec TPII-550. I'd get a Fortron Source or Sparkle Power PSU if it was my computer.
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12-26-2005, 02:50 PM
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ok so i picked up a 550w power supply and set it up this morning. Only to arrive at the same problem i had yesterday with 1 long beep and 2 short ones. Is there anyway i can test the video card without having to take it into my local pc club?
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12-26-2005, 03:08 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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What brand video card are you using?
Know anyone with a computer that is similiar to yours and uses a PCI-Express 16X video card? Cricket
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12-26-2005, 04:12 PM
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its an evga 7800 gtx, any ideas on why it would not work? im gonna try and call tech support
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12-26-2005, 05:44 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Are you plugging in power to the video card?
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12-26-2005, 06:11 PM
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