Strange problem probably with 460gtx

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michal9

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When i play any game after some time like 5-15 min something weird happens to my screen like that in link. I was playing BF bad company 2 then, and i had to crtl+alt+del and then back to the game and it was normal again, but sometimes it also freezes and i have to reboot tried different drivers but it always happend

Print screen -> https://rapidshare.com/files/4004492499/wtf.bmp

also this https://rapidshare.com/files/3249855402/wtf3.bmp

and this -> https://rapidshare.com/files/2150097312/wtf2.bmp


Please, help guys
 
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What's your power supply, make and model? What temps are you getting? Did you uninstall the previous drivers before installing the new drivers?
 
while playing games i was getting like 70-80 but after i changed my fan speed to 85% i got like 60 degrees now while playing. As for drivers i think it automaticly uninstal older driver and install the new one when i download it. About power supply, how i can check what model i have? is there any program for that?. I dont know how to check it manually(where is it?)
 
You are running dangerously low power for that GTX 460. The recommended power is 450 watts minimum. 500 watts would be a good low end number.
 
You could probably get away with a 450, but 500 gives leave way.

Only buy from Antec, Corsair, PC Power and Cooling, NZXT, OCZ, Seasonic, Silverstone or XFX.
 
I also forgot to mention that i have had this set for like 3 months and only now it started to break.

+ Sometimes when i turn on my computer, screen doesnt work properly and it keep disappearing, i dont know how to say that, it fades or something like that.

So this is for sure problem with PSU? or mayby my graphic card?
 
Well it might have taken that long for the PSU to degrade to the point of not being enough anymore. It certainly wasn't going to last long with that kind of demand, surprised it lasted that long.

We can never be 100% certain, but with the symptoms it is the best bet. When a PSU gets hot, it's supply is degraded. After 5-15 minutes after game playing, the PSU being stressed to likely 100% of it's supply is getting hot. Plus, even on the off chance it isn't your current problem, it should be replaced anyway with a quality unit unless you want it to pop and take out your motherboard too (I've had it happen).

One other question I guess, have you been monitoring the gtx460's temps? What fan speed are you running it at? Or is it on auto? I suggest to download MSI afterburner, it's free and the best program for monitoring and changing settings.
 
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Lol 87, i like what you're saying. hahahah however you didn't quite read the temps already posted oh well ;)

To the OP, please post the exact PSU model and brand (its on the side of the box that you pug the power cord into - you have to look inside the computer though). But I agree, its needs a 28A 12V rail min.

You need to buy something like this Corsair 500W = $50
 
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bigfellla said:
Lol 87, i like what you're saying. hahahah however you didn't quite read the temps already posted oh well ;)
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Ahh well it had been a week since he last replied I hadn't re-read the entire thread so I forgot.

michal9 said:
Ok thank you very much guys, im gonna buy new PSU then (:

Also i dont live in USA so i cant really buy that one. What about this? -> http://www.pc-lider.pl/mod/77/t/pP/cPath/131/pID/31113
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I've never heard of that brand but it doesn't seem too bad. I can't even navigate on that site because it's not in english lol. But it's definitely an improvement over what you have and it should be OK if you don't have access to corsair PSUs there.
 
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Pretty much seems like thats the best PSU he has access too. Better he gets that than continuing running that 400w.
 
There's only 2 choices really....the card is faulty or the PSU is. The PSU is far more likely though, which is why we are recommending the change. Once the PSU gets hots (5-15min of load) it's supply degrades quite a bit and your card isn't getting enough juice.
 
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