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September 6, 2013 6:45:55 PM

Hi, I've recently encountered a ton of crashes when playing some graphic intensive games. I wasn't sure what was wrong at first ( I kept getting Bsod 1033). But, today I noticed my graphics card was flashing where the logo was; Later, I found out this means that there is insufficient power. My Graphics card is a gtx 580 and my PSU is a coolermaster 700w. I used a calculator to estimate how much PSU I needed and it came to around 770 - 870 ( I don't remember the exact numbers), So I ordered a new PSU. MY problem is that the PSU wont be here for at least another week. I can still run some games that are graphic intensive (Like gta 4) without crashes, but I just purchased rome 2 and I'm unable to play it for any length of time. Is there anything I can do while I'm waiting? I did try reducing the settings in Rome to medium, I have yet to try the lowest.

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September 6, 2013 7:02:02 PM

From which brand is the new PSU that you bought ? Cooler master's PSU are known to not deliver the power that they are intended to.
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September 6, 2013 7:15:13 PM

Here is system requirements with GTX580 or 600watts http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Normally when not enough power it results in the system shutting off not BSOD which usually is driver related often caused by bad ram.
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September 6, 2013 7:31:18 PM

rolli59 said:
Here is system requirements with GTX580 or 600watts http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Normally when not enough power it results in the system shutting off not BSOD which usually is driver related often caused by bad ram.


The new PSU is antec 900W. I think the BsoD is from me forcing the computer off. The screen normally just goes black and the graphics card keeps flashing. But maybe you're right. I used a calculator that included my entire system setup to find out the PSU requirements. But if I can save money, that would be awesome.

Edit: I have no way to use memtest (no USB or CD's) is there any other way I can test my RAM?
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