PC Resets After Installing New 9600GT

[mechanix]

I recently swithced from XP to Windows 7. I was using Nvidia 9600GT graphics card on XP with no problems. Somehow my graphics card got broken, i sent it back to manifacturer and got a new one. Then I installed new 9600GT on Windows 7 and now my pc resets itself on the loading screen everytime. I don't think psu is an issue because this new 9600GT has "now %40 more power efficient" written on it. What can be possibly wrong? My system details are:

Intel Dual Core E2140 @1.60
3GB DDR2 800 mhz RAM
Nvidia 9600GT
psu 200W

edit: Also when I try to boot in safe mode i get a blue screen error says "The BIOS in this system is not fully ACPI compliant." But I think its a misleading error, no way my bios is not fully ACPI compliant.

 

[Lomai]

Hi mechanix

The minimum PSU requirement for the 9600GT is around 400W.
You will need to change your PSU.

Regards

 

[mechanix]

Thanks for fast reply but there is something confusing me. I was using this card without no problems on windows xp. what changed now?

 

[Lomai]

Hi mechanix

Could you confirm the PSU rating and model that you have?
Are you running an OEM-build e.g. DELL, HP etc.?

Regards

 

[mechanix]

Procyp modelR-200W 20+4 PIN AC Input:230V, 50hz, 4A

also another thing i'd like to say, my previous card had an socket to plug an extra power cable, but this doesnt have it.

My pc doesnt have a brand like DELL, HP etc. I bought all parts seperately and put them together.

 

[Lomai]

Hi mechanix

This is from the NVidia site

Thermal and Power Specs:
Maximum GPU Temperature (in C) 105 C 105 C Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 96 W 59 W Minimum System Power Requirement (W) 400 W 300 W Supplementary Power Connectors 6-pin

 

[Lomai]

Hi mech

Power is your limitation and which I think is responsible for your current issues.
Could you confirm whether your system is an OEM-build or is it custom (self-build?

Re-read your previous post and could you confirm that there are no 6-pin power connectors for your replacement card?

 

[mechanix]

Well, so i guess it means i have to get a new psu. But still i dont understand how it was working with this psu before. Is there any way this problem is related to operating system?

 

[mechanix]

Hi mech

Power is your limitation and which I think is responsible for your current issues.
Could you confirm whether your system is an OEM-build or is it custom (self-build?

it is custom.

 

[Lomai]

Hi mech
Could you provide the make and model for your graphics card? Is the vendor ASUS or Gigabyte etc?

 

[mechanix]

Sparkle 9600GT with a huge sign says "now %40 more power efficient" -.-

 

[mechanix]

well thanks a lot for your help Lomai, i am off to buy a new psu now after thinking about it 200w sounds like a joke anyway. i was just hoping to get it to work without spending money but sooner or later i will need a new psu, better now than late.

 

[Lomai]

Hi mech

Sorry for the delayed response, my connections really slow.
For your card, [FONT=verdana,geneva]found this info in relation to power requirements:

The G94 GPU based cards can peak at 90 Watts power consumption and will therefore require a power supply with at least 400W and 26A on the entire 12V rail, it will also require a 6-pin PCI-Express connector as the card will surpass 75 Watts (PCIe slot) energy consumption.

As stated, you need a, as a minimum, a 400W power supply that includes a 6-pin PCI express connector to power the card.
Hope this helps and ensure you purchase a quality supply as that saves in the long run

regards
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[mechanix]

thanks, will keep that in mind when buying a new psu.

 

[Lomai]

Thanks and take care

regards