Constant restart with DVI

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I just built a new computer with a 2600 XT graphics card along with a 22" Viewsonic LCD monitor. When I have the Vcard plugged into monitor through DVI, the computer POSTs but restarts before actually getting anywhere and does so repeatedly, though when plugged in to the VGA port (and using a DVI/VGA adapter on the card), all things work perfectly.

I have a mere 380 watt Antec PSU, and I suspect that inadequate power may be the cause, but I would like verification before spending an extra 100$ or so on a new PSU.

Thanks for any and all help.
 
The DVI type port is generally for devices like digital cameras.camcorders while the standard port is used for regular viewing. When you plugged the new lcd into the vga port the monitor was then detected properly by the bios seeing the system then run normally.

The HD 2600XT is a PCI-Express type card seeing an ATI graphics chip and ATI catalyst software/drivers if that is the card being described there. If you are planning to run just the basics without heavy gaming and graphics intense applications the demand for power by the card will be low. On the other hand newer cards see manufacturer's recommendations for 400-450w on higher end performance models.
 
What do you mean by the DVI is used by cameras? Anyways, on my other computer (with an 8600 GTS and a 500 watt PSU) the DVI works fine with my moniter, though with the new one with the 2600 XT, it doesn't work. The box for the 2600 XT says that the min. req. for power is 450 watts, but I am just wondering if the low wattage causes an inability to put out a digital signal.
 
DVI is the abbreviation of digital video input. That allows you to view footage taken by a camcorder through the video and onto the display. Your other card see DVO instead for digital video out where you use in substitution for the standard vga output. Review the information on the card provided for this.

For most atx model boards you will commonly see the 350w recommended whenever you look at the manufacturer's information. 380w is just above that while still far from the preferred depending the system there.

For mid to high end cards as well as extra drives and additional devices(not mentioning ocing) most will look at the 500-700w range when planning out a new build. Some go a bit higher if they oc cards, memory, and typically the cpu. But I suspect you would want to look over a larger supply at some point anyways to leave room for expansion and upgrade at some point.

First look at the information on DVI for the card there in the booklet or at the manufacturer's oroduct information/support pages on that. What make is the card? I'm presently running the MSI version of that model here.
 
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