major 8800gtx issues - new system

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st4rk

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Just got the parts today:

q6600 cpu
evga 650i ultra mobo
team elite 800mhz ddr2 ram
evga 8800gtx
650w psu

Without any gfx drivers installed, if I go to the screensavers and view a 3d screen saver, it works fine.

If I install gfx drivers, then go to the screensavers and view a 3d screensaver, the system gets completely locked up for about 15 seconds, then returns to normal, then 5 or so seconds later it gets completely locked up again rinse and repeat, it never stops.

So basically if I view any type of 3d gfx (ie the spinning nvidia logo in the control panel) the system gets locked up, the cpu spikes up to 80%, can't move the mouse, etc.

I've tried the latest gfx drivers, and the ones that came on the cd's, neither worked. Cpu is idle at 45 degrees c, and gpu 70 degrees c.

Wtf is going on?
 
Trust me, PSU is not the problem, it was quite expensive. Has 36amps on 12v.

It's XP

I just disabled some BS nvidia setting in the BIOS I think was causing the problem. I put the 8800gtx in my other computer and it worked fine.

I'll have to go back into the bios and double check what the setting was I disabled.

About to run WoW to see if it's really working or not.
 
What drivers for the graphics card? Did you install the motherboard drivers?
 
It could still be the power supply. Just because it was expensive does not mean it is of good quality.
 
I remember seeing a problem like this in xp. It was a control panel issue with newer drivers
 
Ha ha ha, it's definitely not the powersupply, jeez.

I was wrong about the BIOS setting, it didn't fix the problem.

Okay so I transferred the PSU and the 8800gtx to my old setup which is:

amd x2 4400+
2gb ddr pc3200
MSI motherboard

Works pefectly fine, I was having fun playing FEAR with all the settings maxed out and whatnot.

Put the 8800GTX and PSU back in my new setup and it is still FUBAR.

I have no idea what's wrong with this POS evga mobo. I just flashed the BIOS, and that didn't fix it either.

Looks like I'll be gaming on my trusty ol amd x2 and MSI mobo until I figure out what to do: Get rid of the POS evga mobo, or wait for evga to respond.

I guess evga makes good gfx cards, but they really suck at making mobo's.
 
Why won't you just say what kind of PSU it is? Price doesn't mean anything, brand name and rail stability does.
 
repoman0 said:
Why won't you just say what kind of PSU it is? Price doesn't mean anything, brand name and rail stability does.
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Are you not reading the thread?

IT'S NOT THE PSU

I already frickin said I was using the PSU in my old setup WITH the 8800GTX with NO issues.

Holy crap.....I love the way n00bz are always: omgz its teh PSU!!!11one

I already ordered a new mobo, an abit with a p35 chipset. We'll see what happens.

In all the reviews I saw on newegg with people who got the same mobo as me, none of them were using a q6600 and a 8800gtx....hmmmm.
 
I am sure you just got a bad evga board..It does happen.

Sorry for the issues, man..
 
You've got a cycle leak somewhere: I'd think a sound/multimedia device, but then again, what do I know.

Easiest to start simple, then work your way in concentric circles to throwing the machine out the window...kind of like a track and field hammer or discus through. :D

Check running processes with what's running. This freeware will show you what processes are steeling CPU cycles.

If you're game, so to speak; 1) Check BIOS and disable CPU throttling settings; 2) check all devices are properly seated; 3) check for shorts (doubtable) 4) pull your periphs (sound, TV card, ect) one at a time ultimately to re-assemble the system, if that's your thing.

Good luck...I kind of like trouble shooting, but then again when I want my computer running, I want it now just like the rest of us.
 
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