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Graphics card install Does not turn on monitor

#31 WatDabney

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 12:44 PM

Output: 300W max

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 12:57 PM

You may need another power supply.

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#33 WatDabney

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 01:37 PM

Is there a way to check the power supply before I invest in a new one?

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:17 PM

The card you card requires a 300watt or minimum power supply.

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:27 PM

You said that already, what I am asking is: What is the process, if any, to test my current power supply to see if it is the problem? I don't have extra cash sitting around to buy something if I don't actually need it.

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:36 PM

Well your computer had no issues with the prior video card right, if that is the case, then your current issues stem from a power supply that isn't pushing enough power to your computer and the components.

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 03:59 PM

Well not really, my computer has had issues before, this one is just the most recent. I still need to know if there is a way to "test" the power supply to see if that is the problem. I need a definitive answer that this is the problem because I cannot afford to put money into this machine if it doesn't need it. I was recommended to "underclock" my GPU to see if that can solve the problem of instability and the dreaded BSOD. Could that be an option?

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:03 PM

You can try under clocking it which will cause it to draw less power.

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:06 PM

Ok, I'll try that. I got a program last night called "Afterburner" that someone recommended. How do I use it to underclock?

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:07 PM

I wouldnt know how to under clock ask on their forums?

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Posted 18 November 2010 - 04:12 PM

I will do that. I wanted to make sure that it would be possible to use it to fix the problem. If I use it to draw less power, would that be a definitive result pointing to the power supply? I really need to make sure that is the problem before I do anything to replace it. Are there any other options like testing with a volt meter or something like that?