need xpert help Freezing

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luckypenguin

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sup peeps, i currently have a gforce 8600 gt video card, and i think something is wrong with it.

whenever i play higher end games it freezez, either right away, or 10 min into it.

When i play games like counter strike and DOD my pins is insaneley high, or it starts off at 80 ish then shoots to 400-800.....

waht do i do/check for?

i already updated drivers...

please explain HOW to do/check for something, i am not very computer smart.
thanks
 
CG man

CG man

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Post full computer specs and drivers and PSU wattage and amps then the computer wizz people can figure it out.
 
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luckypenguin

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i dont know my psu or anything...im going to open it and put a huge fan next to it, and see if that does anything :)
 
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Okedokey

Okedokey

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No, you need a 500W quality unit min. 350W units are not designed for anything other than integrated graphics and low spec pc. You need a minimum of 26A on the 12V rail for that card. Look at Corsair's 520W PSU on ebay/newegg.

You now know why your game is freezing, but you can also damage components, so i would avoid using it until you have upgraded your PSU>
 
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luckypenguin

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where, and how, did u find that pic of the graphics card?
im pretty sure its not mine.....my camera isnt workn atm but wen id does ill take a pic of mine and post it
 
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luckypenguin

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thats my PCU, is it capable?
 
Okedokey

Okedokey

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No my friend, even if you could add the two rails together (12V+1 and 12V+2 - which you cannot), you need a minimum of 26A for a PCIe card such as the 8600 or 8800 (or anything else worth buying). You are grossly underpowered at the moment and this is why you are suffering instability issues.

If you want to use the 8600 you need to buy this as a minimum quality http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=corsair 450W which is excellent value for $55 with rebate.

otherwise you will need the next model up for the 8800GT.

Just a word of warning, underpowering sensitive components in modern computers is really not a good idea as it can damage them. I would use your computer sparingly while you have modern graphics card in there, until you can upgrade to something like the above. Don't underestimate the importance of solid and efficient power supplies, its the heart of your computers'stability. You get what you pay for, so before buying anything, let me know and i will give you the facts on whatever it is.
 
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Okedokey

Okedokey

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The ampere, in practice often shortened to amp, (symbol: A) is a unit of electric current, or amount of electric charge per second. The ampere is an SI base unit, and is named after André-Marie Ampère, one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism.
 
Okedokey

Okedokey

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Great, it should definately help, but make sure you get a quality PSU, or you will be no better off, regardless of the wattage. Good luck.
 
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