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Old 10-26-2007, 04:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Hey there,

I'm having issues with my 6600GT!

Basically, when I have it plugged into the power supply, the computer freezes for 3-10 seconds, goes to a black screen for 3-5 seconds and then goes back to normal. This can happen every minute or two, and is really annoying. However, when I unplug it from the power supply, I get the warning message about low power/low performance on startup, however I don't get any lockups.

Now I thought it might be my power supply, but the power supply is 400W with 18A on the +12V, and from what I've read, that is more than enough.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,
Michael
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Old 10-26-2007, 06:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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It could be overheating but I'm not sure.
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Old 10-26-2007, 06:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Never heard of this problem before. Try reinstalling the latest drivers first.
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Try updating the drivers.
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Old 10-28-2007, 06:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Updated the drivers - didn't help. Noticed that the graphics card was sharing a power cord with the hard drive, so I gave it it's own - didn't help.

I really don't know what to do.
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I would think its the power supply. Even if it's 400W.dosnt mean its workimg right.
You can bring the PSU to a computer shop to test it's usually free.
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