[SOLVED] psu causes pc to crash

dustin_ds3000 · 06-09-2008, 05:48 PM

today the 6800gt i got from ebay came in today and installed it and when i get to the log in screen i can hear the video cards fan spin up, sometimes the case led fans dim down and then it crashes to a BSOD

cpu: 2800+
ram : one gig stick
old video card: fx5200
new video card: 6800gt
fans: 3 120mm, 1 80mm
hdd: 2 300 gig hdds
cd drives, 1 dvd burner
psu: 600w
the case have the light stripes and a 3'' lcd screen on the front, if you dont know what im talking about look at this pic
http://www.techspot.com/gallery/show.../ppuser/133030

i got the psu with the case i got on ebay but it looks like someone piled off an old label and put on a new one the says its a 600w psu. tomorrow im taking the psu the a computer shop to get it tested

here are the two psu im looking at
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371004

which one should i get

brahmasoccer09 · 06-13-2008, 05:40 PM

I typically trust CoolerMaster and Antec the most, but CoolMax currently powers both my custom pcs without fail. They are also very cheap after MIR.
On another point, are you sure it's the PSU? I've never heard of a PSU giving the BSOD. It might be a bad driver with the new GPU. Try booting into safe mode or "Last Known Good Config" when presented with the option.
Could you post what error code the BSOD shows?

Gow616 · 06-13-2008, 06:31 PM

Add Corsair and Ultra onto that list.

Also check FrozenCPU for power supplies it is where I got my Ultra PSU.

Go for a Modular power supply is my only other suggestion.

dustin_ds3000 · 06-14-2008, 06:01 PM

i bought this on the 10th
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339021
got it in yesterday and everthing works fine now. Modular power supplys are nice but they also cost more, i will defiantly get one for my next gaming rig

rpgoof · 06-14-2008, 06:12 PM

I own a GeForce 8600GTS and I have this power supply.
The price is low so if you feel its a bad idea, don't buy it. However, mine has worked great since February.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817165004

jackluo923 · 06-14-2008, 07:16 PM

LED fans dimming = lowered voltage. Since your powersupply is not a linear powersupply thus the voltage should always be constant. If not, it means your powersupply is majorly overloaded or underloaded.

06-09-2008, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
dustin_ds3000 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AR Posts: 220 Reputation: 19	[SOLVED] psu causes pc to crash today the 6800gt i got from ebay came in today and installed it and when i get to the log in screen i can hear the video cards fan spin up, sometimes the case led fans dim down and then it crashes to a BSOD cpu: 2800+ ram : one gig stick old video card: fx5200 new video card: 6800gt fans: 3 120mm, 1 80mm hdd: 2 300 gig hdds cd drives, 1 dvd burner psu: 600w the case have the light stripes and a 3'' lcd screen on the front, if you dont know what im talking about look at this pic http://www.techspot.com/gallery/show.../ppuser/133030 i got the psu with the case i got on ebay but it looks like someone piled off an old label and put on a new one the says its a 600w psu. tomorrow im taking the psu the a computer shop to get it tested here are the two psu im looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189014 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371004 which one should i get __________________ computer specs: AMD 2800+ XP-M,Zalman-CNPS7000B-Cu LED,Nvidia GeForce 6800 gt,1 gig of pc2100 Crucial,1 300 gig hdd for windows vista and 1 300 gig hdd for music and downloads,hp dvd630 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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brahmasoccer09 Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 26 Reputation: 13	I typically trust CoolerMaster and Antec the most, but CoolMax currently powers both my custom pcs without fail. They are also very cheap after MIR. On another point, are you sure it's the PSU? I've never heard of a PSU giving the BSOD. It might be a bad driver with the new GPU. Try booting into safe mode or "Last Known Good Config" when presented with the option. Could you post what error code the BSOD shows? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,121 Reputation: 588 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Add Corsair and Ultra onto that list. Also check FrozenCPU for power supplies it is where I got my Ultra PSU. Go for a Modular power supply is my only other suggestion. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-14-2008, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
dustin_ds3000 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AR Posts: 220 Reputation: 19	i bought this on the 10th http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817339021 got it in yesterday and everthing works fine now. Modular power supplys are nice but they also cost more, i will defiantly get one for my next gaming rig __________________ computer specs: AMD 2800+ XP-M,Zalman-CNPS7000B-Cu LED,Nvidia GeForce 6800 gt,1 gig of pc2100 Crucial,1 300 gig hdd for windows vista and 1 300 gig hdd for music and downloads,hp dvd630 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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rpgoof Experienced Zuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 138 Reputation: 10	I own a GeForce 8600GTS and I have this power supply. The price is low so if you feel its a bad idea, don't buy it. However, mine has worked great since February. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817165004 __________________ SIRTET HIGH SCORE: 48600 Levels 0-9 (ver .2)

06-14-2008, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackluo923 Senior Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver BC Posts: 1,275 Reputation: 122	LED fans dimming = lowered voltage. Since your powersupply is not a linear powersupply thus the voltage should always be constant. If not, it means your powersupply is majorly overloaded or underloaded. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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