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06-06-2007, 09:55 AM
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Very strange problem with graphics card in new build
I built my new comp and everything was runing fine installed OS and all was well but on the 3rd start up I heard a pop and could smell smoke so i returned it got a new one. Everything was fine but this time I left it open so I could see. And on the 2nd start up a spark flew out of ethier the graphics card or the pci slot it was in obviously it wouldn't turn on but when I took the graphics card out It would turn on. I put the grapics card into the other PCI slot and turned it on and it worked agian yet I am afriad to leave it there as it could have the same problem. I have an ASUS M2N-sli deluxe MoBo and an AMD 6000 processor with 2 GB of RAM an Nvidia graphics card with a 750 Watt power supply. and I had other problem as well when I plugged in my head phones the comp shut down and in the middle of the installation of a program it shut down agian.
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06-06-2007, 10:22 AM
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What brand is that 750 watt power supply? Have you seen the sticky thread we have regarding good/bad psu's?
What Power Supply should I get? How many Watts? Who made it? Guide Inside I'm thinking it's either a bad psu or bad PCI-e slot. Did you plug in the video card power connector? |
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06-06-2007, 11:34 AM
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The graphics card is not directly connected to the power supply ( it does not need external power) though I believe i have a cool max psu
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06-06-2007, 11:44 AM
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It doesn't matter that the video card is not directly plugged into the power supply... The video card is plugged into the motherboard and the motherboard gets all of it's juice from PSU.. So if you have a bad quality PSU and it's not giving you enough power or Amps to the +12v rail... You're video card can't function properly. Whether or not that is the problem, remains to be seen and can you be more specific on the power supply? You can usually find the name/model number on the actual PSU if you open up the case
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06-06-2007, 12:00 PM
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I would swap that PSU out ASAP. Cool Max PSUs are horrible.
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06-06-2007, 12:04 PM
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Brand COOLMAX Model CUG-700B SPEC Type ATX 12V( V.2.2) Maximum Power 700W Fans 1 PFC Active Main Connector 20+4Pin Dual +12V Yes PCI-E Connectors 2 x 6Pin SLI Support NVIDIA SLI Certified Modular Cabling Support Yes Efficiency Super high efficiendy maximum 84% Input Voltage 115/230 V Input Frequency Range 50/60 Hz Input Current 10A Output +3.3@28A,+5V@30A,+12V1@16A,+12V2@25A,+12V3@17A,- 12V@0.5A,+5VSB@2.5A Features Connectors 1 x Main connector (20+4 pin) 1 x 12V (P4) 1 x 12V(8pin) 8 x peripheral 4 x SATA 2 x Floppy 2 x PCI-E Features Triple +12V output rails Advanced double forward circuit and double-layer PCB Active power factor correction High power cable management enables safely select wiring Ultimate balance between cooling and noise level Honey Comb Structure with best ventilation Dual PCI-Express power connectors fully support SLI & Cross-Fire system All output cables with nylon sleeving Gold plated terminal Flexible connector & system design Patented easy swap connector |
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06-06-2007, 12:09 PM
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9mm wins.
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You need to replace that PSU with a QUALITY one from this list: What Power Supply should I get? How many Watts? Who made it? Guide Inside
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06-06-2007, 01:21 PM
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here are some quality PSUs:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703008 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104026 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703009 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341008 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817194021 These PSUs are all good. Somebody else can probably help you with price/performance because I would be guessing. I do know however that the first link, to the PC power and cooling, is meant to be a Great PSU, however I don't really know how it compares to the others. I also personally have an OCZ, and its wonderful, and I also generally recommend FSP, as they are very reliable.
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06-06-2007, 02:39 PM
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What are your system specs by the way? 700 watts sounds like overkill.
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06-06-2007, 02:54 PM
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Quote:
Was smothered in his first post althought not very specific 
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06-06-2007, 03:25 PM
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Yeah... I saw that. I wanted a full list with brand and model. |
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06-06-2007, 06:36 PM
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Hey well I found out what the problem was and guess what No STENDS my mother board was in direct contact with the box all is well now though thanks
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06-06-2007, 06:42 PM
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You mean you did not have standoffs installed between the motherboard and the case?
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06-06-2007, 07:06 PM
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thats right
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06-06-2007, 07:31 PM
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Ahh... I'm suprised you computer even POSTED and you were even able to install the OS.
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06-06-2007, 08:11 PM
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well glad its all figured out.
(by the way how did you mobo even say in the case, like not falling, if you didn't even have any standoffs???) was the PCI screw from you graphics card holding the mobo up? |
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