[Montehall]

Quick specs:
P4 3.0 ghz
Intel 865GLC
1GB Ram
WinXP Pro
Enlight 420W PS


I had an ATI 9800 pro 256MB and the bearings on the fan siezed up. the card is no longer good.
I bought an ATI 9800XT 256MB to replace it.
I installed the XT (hooked up all cables, seated correctly) and I boot the computer.
the first boot, it just shuts off after checking both CD drives.
If I turn it on again, I get the overheat siren, and it stops booting. I'll get this until I pull the card and start the computer without it.

The computer boots fine without the card, runs at a constant 81 degrees F.
The Mobo on-board graphics function for now, but I'd really like to get back to playing games.

[Mr. Switch]

return the Radeon 9800XT and try something like a GeForce 6600GT.

[thecivicman]

Ya, I'd go for an NVIDIA product too. Every card I've owned from that company has treated me awesome. Overclocked and all.
But thats just my 2 cents.
Cheers

Oh yeah, and if your gaming, I would recommend a 128mb card. 256's are ment for graphic design.

[mike4realz]

prolly defective card

[Montehall]

While I appreciate the consumer information regarding ATI vs. NVIDIA, I have made my choice and stand by it. This is the first ATI card I've had trouble with. I probably won't have any more trouble with NVIDIA since I have no intention of buying another NVIDIA card ever.

that being said, I've had but one actual response regarding my problem. Thank you, mike4realz.