Richard Mohler Richard Mohler

Graphic card problems

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Graphic card problems

from WinCustomize Forums
I just got a new graphic card nvidia 8800gt and installed it and it has place for extra power so I hooked it up. At first it worked fine but then all kinds of stuff happened to computer, green kind of lines and everything just quit. I thought maybe it was some programs I recently got so I uninstalled them and it still happened. So finally I removed card (which was real hot) and put old one back in and problem went away.. Does anyone know what happened and why? Also installed new power supply corsair 550 watt..
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Reply #26 from WinCustomize Forums Top
get a radeon 4850!
Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Already sent back..Thanks.. :) Might check it out..
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Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You might also want to up your power supply, no less than 700 and listen to yrag he knows what he's talking about. :CONGRAT:  :HOT: 
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks It's being returned
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Takes care of that problem. They're good cards....sometimes ya get a lemon....

I see no problems with that PSU.

As an aside for anyone: that link in #14 works on any Nvidia card (XP boots and applies presets, Vista requires UAC permission and applies). Knock yourselves out.

And no, it does not 'void your warranty'....

....unless, of course, they put bamboo slivers under your finger nails and make you confess to installing software. ;p
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yrag, thanks for that link. I won't be overclocking mine but I wanted to bump the fan speed up to help it cool. I also like that it displays the temps on my logitech keyboard.
Reply #31 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Snidely Whiplash--Got a Radeon 4850 and everything works fine so far...Thanks everyone.. :) 
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
YES!  :CONGRAT:  :CONGRAT:
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yrag, thanks for that link. I won't be overclocking mine but I wanted to bump the fan speed up to help it cool. I also like that it displays the temps on my logitech keyboard.
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Which logitech keyboard do you have?
Reply #34 from Sins Forums Top
Which logitech keyboard do you have?
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I'd assume the G15.
Reply #35 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks Snidely Whiplash! :) 
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
richard, if you bought an ASUS 4850, use their Smart Doctor app to increase the fan's speed to 50 or 60%. at that speed, the fan is still quiet but the card is much cooler. any other manufacturer, you will need to use the trick to create a new profile for your card in order to increase the fan speed. keep in mind, according to most, the card can run at stock fan speed and not be harmed by the heat generated. i talked to Saphire and Powercolor tech people and was told by both to not worry about the card's heat. i didn't tell them i didn't have a card distributed by either of them :) btw, i'm really hoping you didnt' get one distributed by Powercolor. i am not a fan of their support :( my old X1950 XT 512 died and i had to jump through hoops with Powercolor to get it replaced. also, the cat 8.8 drivers are out. get them!
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Got the drivers and it's made by VisionTek.. Already did the fan thing it's at 48%, says temp is about 52 C... :) Thanks again.. :) 
Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sounds like you're winning, Richard...;)
Reply #39 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Hi Richard,

Sorry this is an off topic request.  Could you email me about the use of one of your images. ssadesign@mac.com