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Nvidia GeForce 760 Performance Issues?

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jbrace02

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Acer Predator AG3-605-UR1D

Windows 8 64-bit
CPU: Intel Cor i7 4770
Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 1.5GB DRIVER VERSION: 347.52
12GB DDR3 Memory
2TB Hard Drive
PSU 500
FSP500-50AAGA Power Supply
Asus 24in 144hz

Firewall is Disabled
Automatically Restart is Disabled


I downloaded OCCT test to stress test my graphics card and it won’t allow me to perform the test at 1920x 1080x resolution. My computer immediately shuts off and restarts. If I perform the test with a resolution of 1280X 720, it will run the test and I don’t get errors. Should my graphics card be able to handle 1920 X1080 resolution?

Side note: If I run the OCCT test with the shader complexity setting, set to 3, the test will fail and the computer will restart even on 1280 X 720 resolution

The reason I originally looked into this was because I was having issues playing H1z1. The game is in pre-Alpha so it’s not reliable, but I still believe my computer shouldn't have any problems running it. I also think my computer should be passing the above test at full resolution, with shader complexity set to 3? Is that correct?

Any information would be helpful.
 
I believe it is the PSU too. The device is still under manufacture warranty. I sent it back to get fixed, but they didn't fix the issue. They said they replaced/repair CPU` When I got the computer back there were two scews just sitting at bottom of the case and the CPU fan was unplugged. I don't feel confident in sitting the unit back and I can swap the PSU if that's the issue. I just want to make sure that's what it is.

And I won't have a issue a using a adapter and a upgraded PSU, right? Is there a brand and wattage you guys recommend? I I feel like a PSU isn't something I should cheap out on and am willing to pay a good price for a unit.
 
I can't find any experience on using that adapter. I would think that so long as they were electrically similar, or that the redundant wires were terminated, that you wouldn't have any problem. According to this post on Tom's, the 12-pin is just missing the +3.3V, +3.3V SNS, and +5V connections. It's safe to assume that since Acer omitted these that none of the components on the board utilize those connections.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1833076/odd-motherboard-power-connector.html#12510530

As far as good power supplies go, XFX is a good brand with good quality for the price. AFAIK they are just rebranded Seasonic units, which have a stellar reputation. This 550W unit is $63 right now on NewEgg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013
 
The 550 should be plenty. The i7-4770 shouldn't pull more than 100W at turbo clocks, and the GTX 760 pulls around 158W at full load (retail 2GB version, not the OEM 1.5GB version you have). Factoring in other components I don't think your system would pull more than around 300-350W.
 
I ordered the supply and the connecter. Is there anything I can check for to verify the PSU will work in my current machine. I can take pictures of the current PSU and it's connection if that helps.
 
Why would PSU instantly be jumped to? I've run much more on less wattage, from the name of the PSU it appears to be a FSP, or Fortron Source, which is a great OEM.

I would first jump to software issues within the drivers, doing a complete driver wipe / re-install. Then checking with the monitor itself, to make sure that you are choosing the correct resolution / refresh rate.

http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-FSP500-50AAGA-80plus-supply-DX4885/dp/B00LSUGQOU

The darn thing is 80+ gold. I would put your PSU order on hold, and see if you can figure out what the issue is before you waste money you don't have to.
 
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It certainly sounds like a power delivery issue if a benchmark he runs doesn't cause a restart when lower settings are used. And just because a PSU comes from a reliable OEM doesn't mean it shouldn't be one of the first components you inspect; I had a Seasonic X1250XM that one day just couldn't hold more than a ~600W load so I couldn't run SLI 780s, but just one was fine. i immediately exchanged it and no longer had problems.
 
geforce man said:
Why would PSU instantly be jumped to? I've run much more on less wattage, from the name of the PSU it appears to be a FSP, or Fortron Source, which is a great OEM.

I would first jump to software issues within the drivers, doing a complete driver wipe / re-install. Then checking with the monitor itself, to make sure that you are choosing the correct resolution / refresh rate.

http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-FSP500-50AAGA-80plus-supply-DX4885/dp/B00LSUGQOU

The darn thing is 80+ gold. I would put your PSU order on hold, and see if you can figure out what the issue is before you waste money you don't have to.
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I'm going to order another of the same PSU, but I've tried everything above and no solution. Yesterday, I also noticed the computer would start to restart even when not under heavy load. Is there any other tests you would perform to make sure it's a PSU issue.
 
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jbrace02 said:
I'm going to order another of the same PSU, but I've tried everything above and no solution. Yesterday, I also noticed the computer would start to restart even when not under heavy load. Is there any other tests you would perform to make sure it's a PSU issue.
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See any bulging caps on the motherboard? Man, it could be anything at this point.
 
xorbe said:
Typically GPU load causes PSU output to dip, rebooting the mainboard. Just playing the odds here. Computers, could be anything ...
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Also some PSU brands, while popular, can be quite poor (Corsair PSU's are notorious for this).

While I cannot find the reviews on that exact PSU, FSP seems to be an ok brand of PSU, as all of their units are above usable tier. The efficiency rating on PSUs are often independent (sometimes even mislead) of its actual build quality. EG a gold rated PSU is not automatically better than a bronze rated unit.
 
My guess would be power supply as well.. but yeah a bulging capacitor could also give you a power problem.


https://www.google.com/search?q=bul...gwTm0oPAAg&ved=0CCUQ7Ak&biw=360&bih=559&dpr=4

Edit: I'm not talking about in your power supply either.. on the motherboard usually around the cpu is where all the power is distributed to and from.

Dont ever open up a power supply un less you know what your doing. You can get killed poking around in there.
 
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