Graphics card problem

it is most likely 305 watts. It is a Dell 8300.
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It seems some of the 8300 Dell computers only have 250 watt power supplies.

Dell uses non-standard parts on many of their computers. A standard PSU may or may not physically fit into your case. And a standard PSU may or may not have the proper wiring configuration for your motherboard, even though the plugs may look the same.

There are power supply adaptors available to connect a 'normal' PSU to a Dell computer. Some Dell models require an adaptor and some don't.

-Bob
 
Hey um Rat , you may need to use a driver cleaner program since I just read you installed the Nvid drivers before uninstalling your ATI's drivers.
 
rebeltf said:
Hey um Rat , you may need to use a driver cleaner program since I just read you installed the Nvid drivers before uninstalling your ATI's drivers.
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Last night I uninstalled all the drivers and reinstalled the latest drivers from NVIDIA, but I got the same problem. Looks like the Power Supply has to be the culprit, since I found information stating that the 6800xt needs at minimum, quality 350watts and they recommend 480 watts.
 
If you bought the card new, try to have it replaced under warranty, similar image can be produced on too much overclocked cards
 
Hey Rat, I went to CNET and found all kinds of info about how to install graphics cards and update power supply if needed.
 
huugh said:
If you bought the card new, try to have it replaced under warranty, similar image can be produced on too much overclocked cards
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I am going to contact the company and see what they think it is.

Hillbilly.223 said:
Hey Rat, I went to CNET and found all kinds of info about how to install graphics cards and update power supply if needed.
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Thanks, I will check their info if I run into any snags.
 
I don't work for them, but check out Newegg.com for cheapest prices on quality power supplies - IMO. Also, if you're into gaming, check out the blowouts on gogamer.com.
 
another thumbs up for newegg.

from what I've seen, power supplies are one of the places where manufacturers skimp a lot of the time. I run a few hard drives, all the regular peripherals and a relatively new video card all with a 450watt enermax. I've had good experiences all with antec, enermax and pc power and cooling, in order from least to most expensive. If you want to get as crazy about computers as most of us are about knives have a look inside a pc power and cooling power supply. You'll see where all that extra money goes!

Try and get one with two 12v rails for power as well. When running a power intensive card it'll help to regulate the current and keep it within tolerances. mine stays within ~.2v all the time. its the enermax noisetaker, its got a sensor that allows the fans to spool up to higher rpm when the case temps rise.
 
One other suggestion I was going to mention, does the card manufacturer have a user forum? If so, there's certainly someone who has had the exact same symptoms as you.

-Bob
 
Card is way to hot... turn down the heat or the OC if you've done it... otherwise get it changed, a NON Overclocked card should NOT do that... what you are seeing is artiefacts, and are caused when the cards CPU or memory gets to hot, and then cannot perform as expected...

I had this problem, and it was 'cos I OC'd the card too much... took it out of the PC and left in a cold dry place for a few days and it fixed it... if this happens to frequently, it WILL break your card beyond repair... and if you OC the card, you have little to no comeback if it breaks

My 2 cents.... :)
 
hawkinsa21 said:
Card is way to hot... turn down the heat or the OC if you've done it... otherwise get it changed, a NON Overclocked card should NOT do that... what you are seeing is artiefacts, and are caused when the cards CPU or memory gets to hot, and then cannot perform as expected...

I had this problem, and it was 'cos I OC'd the card too much... took it out of the PC and left in a cold dry place for a few days and it fixed it... if this happens to frequently, it WILL break your card beyond repair... and if you OC the card, you have little to no comeback if it breaks

My 2 cents.... :)
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Card is new, and has never gone above 61 C. (while playing HL2 at high resolution)
 
you can see the same artifacting you will with overheating if the voltage your psu is puttin out is not enough. Just underpowered by half a volt and components will start acting up, not working properly. It'll also decrease the usable life.

Get a psu with two 12v rails. its more than worth the 100 bucks if you're running newer components.
 
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