Ok. So I just built a computer (specs below) running windows vista ultimate 32 bit. All has seemed well for my build until recently, when my computer started to "freeze"/hang. I wouldn't call it a crash because the screen freezes at random moments. At any rate, I have had a fear that my power supply is poor quality and that it is causing all my problems. However, at the same time, my videocard has an idle temperature of about 57 degrees celsius which concerns me because that is HOT. I have narrowed down the parts of my machine that could be causing these problems to the videocard, psu, and motherboard. I suppose it could also be a result of using Vista (YaY! Microsoft!).
Specs:
EVGA 680i A1 mobo
Intel Q6600 quad core
Asus 8800 gts
Hiper 580 watt psu
2gb 1066mhz corsair memory
Thermaltake Tsunami Case
74gb WD 10000 rpm drive (sata)
400gb Seagate 7200 rpm drive (sata)
2007-06-07 16:10:19 · 8 answers · asked by BLARG 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i would guess maybe psu .. maybe memory .. make sure the timings are ryt in the bios... the video temps look normal to me ... if u have xp maybe throw that on for awhile to see if it works better to.. i dont trust vista
2007-06-07 16:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your PSU appears adequate for your set up. Your Q6600 is a 105 watter. Your 8800GTS is a 103 watter. There's no other power hungry device there. Your PSU's dual +12V rail is rated at 360 watts.
Your video card is HOT and may be causing the problem. Try running your PC during the cooler part of the day and point a fan towards the front intake of the case. If you still encounter the problem while video card temp has been lowered, it could be a software issue.
2007-06-07 17:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just curious, which version of Corsair mem. is this?,(yes I know it's 1066MHz, is it SLI?) On EVGA/support.com, is it listed as supported? At this point, I suspect Vista is the problem, if ram is compatible with mobo. Many users report using vid. card at 75C with no prob. But some have had card burn up because of power supply,(which is weird, 'cause usually the mobo, or psu just 'gives up the ghost'!) maybe factory messed up with this vid card, and didn't apply enough thermal paste!
2007-06-07 16:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like PSU is not enough to support it I suggest a 750W SilverStone, Pure Power from Cooler Master, or an OCZ PSU. You don't have enough power that's why those hardware are causing problems.
2007-06-07 17:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's new i would just send it back to the manufacturer and let them fix it and give it a good looking over to see if anything else got damaged from the sparking going on. Then i would invest in a really good surge protector because it sounds like where you have it plugged in at has got a lot of electrical surge's going on at the wall outlet.
2016-05-19 08:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by layla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been reported issues with Vista and Direct X 10.0.
That is what that Asus runs. Besides, that baby is running HOT.
2007-06-07 16:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an XP disk, try running XP and see if it still hangs up. My guess is that you have a problem with Vista
2007-06-07 16:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by Pyria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DRIVERS!!!!! PSU is not quite enough for that video card, and make sure you have all the updated drivers.
2007-06-07 16:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋