Video card issues?

Robbie Hanson · Nov 17, 2006, 12:29 PM

Well, I posted this on NFSCars and it's still going at me.

Computer randomly came up with the message "VPU Recover has reset your graphics adapter, Reboot your computer".

I reloaded Windows, and did not install ATi Catalyst.
Now, it randomly locks up. When I reboot, it flashes a message at me: "The device driver for ATi Radeon X600 may be causing errors in the system."

Well, and I have a thought....could it be a lack of enough power? I'm running 4 hard drives, an Athlon FX-53, two video cards, and dual DVD burners off a 350 watt Antec...is that enough?

Thanks!

Necrology · Nov 17, 2006, 2:12 PM

QuoteI'm running 4 hard drives, an Athlon FX-53, two video cards, and dual DVD burners off a 350 watt Antec

350 watts is enough.

If you live in 1998 with a Pentium II.

Robbie Hanson · Nov 17, 2006, 2:35 PM

Quote from: Necrology
QuoteI'm running 4 hard drives, an Athlon FX-53, two video cards, and dual DVD burners off a 350 watt Antec
350 watts is enough.

If you live in 1998 with a Pentium II.

....should I take that as "upgrade you %&!*!$ %&!*$ %&%@&%*!"? :p

But would it cause my issue? :ugh: I don't want to just run out and throw money at the computer...

Sinister · Nov 17, 2006, 2:38 PM

well, you said 4 hdds, two vid cards, and dual dvd burners, yeah, your powersupply is a bit weak.

if you're really having problems with VidCard issues, uninstall the faulty one and see if it helps., replace, reinstall drivers, and repeat with other card.

but yeah, like necro said get a new PSU.

Necrology · Nov 17, 2006, 2:39 PM

I'm utterly AMAZED that thing hasn't exploded yet. I think he's lying.

RiCkT · Nov 17, 2006, 4:03 PM

wow, i cant even run under 500!
oh and necro, you just wish it would explode so you could eat his leftovers.

DanR · Nov 17, 2006, 11:42 PM

my comp was goin nuts at 300W and i only had 1 vid card, and 2 hard drives...

RiCkT · Nov 18, 2006, 4:37 AM

well your comp goess nuts all day, nevermind why. :p

Robbie Hanson · Nov 18, 2006, 5:49 AM

Hmmm....this power supply calculator thing says I need 604 watts...I think I'm a bit under?

I'm going to look into PSUs. Does the esteemed RM have any opinions on good ones?

*PAGING RM PAGING RM*

rallymaster · Nov 18, 2006, 7:57 AM

get your ass on a Seasonic now, fool.

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