Basics:
Phenom II X4 955
4gb RAM
ZOTAC Geforce GTX 285
PCP&C 750 Watt PSU
*Computer built in Fall 2009.
So I was playing SWTOR, when suddenly my screen goes black...like the computer shut down, but the LEDs were still running in the case, so I had to force a restart.
I also notice on the back of my GTX 285, there were 2 red LEDs, and a lot of heat coming from the case.
Research seems to point in 2 directions: The GPU or the PSU. Red lights apparently indicate power issues. But an old GPU might try to draw more power, or an old PSU might have failing capacitors and not provide enough power. LEDs are currently yellow (which is strange, cause I hear they come in Green, Orange, and Red.)
If I get a new PSU, it will be the PCP&C MK III 750 Watts (maybe 850 Watt). If I get a new card, it will be the MSI Geforce GTX 660.
I do not have enough money for both. I do not have a spare video card or psu to switch out for testing. And I just moved here, so I don't know anyone I can borrow one from to test it.
Any ideas on which I should replace?
Phenom II X4 955
4gb RAM
ZOTAC Geforce GTX 285
PCP&C 750 Watt PSU
*Computer built in Fall 2009.
So I was playing SWTOR, when suddenly my screen goes black...like the computer shut down, but the LEDs were still running in the case, so I had to force a restart.
I also notice on the back of my GTX 285, there were 2 red LEDs, and a lot of heat coming from the case.
Research seems to point in 2 directions: The GPU or the PSU. Red lights apparently indicate power issues. But an old GPU might try to draw more power, or an old PSU might have failing capacitors and not provide enough power. LEDs are currently yellow (which is strange, cause I hear they come in Green, Orange, and Red.)
If I get a new PSU, it will be the PCP&C MK III 750 Watts (maybe 850 Watt). If I get a new card, it will be the MSI Geforce GTX 660.
I do not have enough money for both. I do not have a spare video card or psu to switch out for testing. And I just moved here, so I don't know anyone I can borrow one from to test it.
Any ideas on which I should replace?