Installed new PSU and caused gpu problems such as artifacts and bsod

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I just installed a new RM1000i psu and moved it into a new case along with all the other hardware that I already had in my old case, I didn't move the ram or cpu, just the entire motherboard and mounted it onto the new case.
I cleaned up my 2 gtx 780tis up a bit and put everything together.
I tried booting up the system but when loading up windows 7 I got graphical bugs that appeared slightly after me entering my password. After a while the system restarts completely. Same happens on windows 8 but the artifact appears before I even see the logon screen.
I narrowed the problem down to one of my GPUs. I removed the one that works fine and tested the one that is causing problems. I've managed to get into windows but the artifacts are still here.
Device manager brings up a whole load of problems:

PCI Simple Communications controller
SM Bus Controller
USB Controller
And the GPU itself, all with the orange exclamation icons.

Tried reinstalling gpu drivers but it doesn't make a difference, it asks for a PC restart and comes back to the same way it was.

Here's an image of the errors, this is taken by phone.
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My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitIntel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz24GB2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Computer type
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz
Motherboard
MSI X79A-GD45 8D
Memory
24GB
Graphics Card(s)
2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408h 24" monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
2 Terrabyte 6GB/s HDD
Case
Cooler Master 912 HAF
Cooling
Intel Water Cooling for CPU, 6 Fans.
Internet Speed
100MB/s
Antivirus
None - Like a Boss
Hooked up both gpus, displays work fine on 1st one but the 2nd is still full of artifacts. Somehow trying to install drivers on that 2nd gpu doesn't work and nvidia inspector doesn't even give me info on the card, just a greyed out UI with 4 numbers at the the top I forgot what they were.
Hooked up both cards and attempted to have the 1st card display my monitor and the 2nd be a helping hand with SLI, wasn't hopeful of SLI working but I still tried it with no success, it just permanently froze so I rebooted and am now on a single card. Sucks really hard. Hopefully this isn't a physical problem with the card. If anyone has any ideas I'd be really really really grateful.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitIntel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz24GB2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz
Motherboard
MSI X79A-GD45 8D
Memory
24GB
Graphics Card(s)
2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408h 24" monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
2 Terrabyte 6GB/s HDD
Case
Cooler Master 912 HAF
Cooling
Intel Water Cooling for CPU, 6 Fans.
Internet Speed
100MB/s
Antivirus
None - Like a Boss
You need to look at cause and effect.
If this problem did not exist with the old power supply, and now it does with the new power supply then the problem would lie with the power supply.

If the old power supply went out in some dramatic fashion (loud pop, smoke, flames) then it is possible it could have damaged one of the cards.
 

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Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1i7-3820GSkill F3-14900CL9Q - 16GBEVGA GeForce GTX660 - Driver 352.86
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built - Jan 2013
OS
Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
CPU
i7-3820
Motherboard
Asus P9X79-PRO - Bios 4608
Memory
GSkill F3-14900CL9Q - 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX660 - Driver 352.86
Sound Card
On board Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S271HL
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
#1- Samsung 840 Pro Series
#2- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
#3- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-850TX-V2 - 850 watt (by Seasonic)
Case
Corsair Obsidian 550D
Cooling
Standard 3 120mm case fans, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
MS KC-0405
Mouse
Intellimouse 5-button
Internet Speed
56 Mbits/Sec (on a good day)
Antivirus
Avast & Malwarebytes
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Asus DVD - DRW-24B1ST 24X
No the old power supply is fine, this was simply an upgrade. Also when I swapped the two cards I used the same cables and the same PCI slot on the motherboard so neither of those could be the cause.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitIntel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz24GB2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel i7-3820 @ 3.60GHz
Motherboard
MSI X79A-GD45 8D
Memory
24GB
Graphics Card(s)
2xNvidea GTS 450 SLI
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408h 24" monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
2 Terrabyte 6GB/s HDD
Case
Cooler Master 912 HAF
Cooling
Intel Water Cooling for CPU, 6 Fans.
Internet Speed
100MB/s
Antivirus
None - Like a Boss
So it must be the new power supply?
What happens if you put the old supply back in?

Also a possibility: dust or crud in the power socket on the video card. Sometimes just unplugging, blowing it out, and replugging will fix that.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1i7-3820GSkill F3-14900CL9Q - 16GBEVGA GeForce GTX660 - Driver 352.86
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built - Jan 2013
OS
Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
CPU
i7-3820
Motherboard
Asus P9X79-PRO - Bios 4608
Memory
GSkill F3-14900CL9Q - 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX660 - Driver 352.86
Sound Card
On board Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S271HL
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
#1- Samsung 840 Pro Series
#2- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
#3- Western Digital WD1002FAEX Sata3 Black
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-850TX-V2 - 850 watt (by Seasonic)
Case
Corsair Obsidian 550D
Cooling
Standard 3 120mm case fans, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
MS KC-0405
Mouse
Intellimouse 5-button
Internet Speed
56 Mbits/Sec (on a good day)
Antivirus
Avast & Malwarebytes
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Asus DVD - DRW-24B1ST 24X
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