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Recently I got an EVGA GTX 660 TI Superclocked 2GB graphics card. It wasn't performing as well as it could so I updated my cpu from an AMD FX 4100 to an AMD FX 8350. This fixed the problem immediately. I really didn't like the sound so I installed a corsair H80i. I didn't mess anything up while installing it. I also upgraded from an EVGA 500B PSU to an EVGA 750B PSU. The new power supply didn't have PCI-E to plug into the graphics card, but it had VGA which the manual said worked the same. The problems happened even in the old power supply so I don't think that's the problem. Can anyone tell me why this is happening, I have checked everything and cannot find the problem.
 
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Yes, it is a modular PSU. You only need to plug in the cables you need. Creates less cable clutter that way. But then what do you mean when you say "The new power supply didn't have PCI-E to plug into the graphics card, but it had VGA which the manual said worked the same." There is no "VGA" capability to a PSU.

At 1080p, you should be able to play almost any game at max/near max settings with that rig. How long has it been since you cleaned your system of registry errors and resource wasting junk files? Why not give CCleaner a try first? http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner Then check yoyr System Configuration/Start Up and see how many boxes are checked. Too many thing s running in the background can steal clock cycles.

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In the 500B PSU, there are 2 cables marked PCI-E. In the 750B there are red VGA cables that fit into the PCI-E slots and the manual says that those function as PCI-E cables. Playing at 1920x1080 60hz monitor.
 
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Yes, it is a modular PSU. You only need to plug in the cables you need. Creates less cable clutter that way. But then what do you mean when you say "The new power supply didn't have PCI-E to plug into the graphics card, but it had VGA which the manual said worked the same." There is no "VGA" capability to a PSU.

At 1080p, you should be able to play almost any game at max/near max settings with that rig. How long has it been since you cleaned your system of registry errors and resource wasting junk files? Why not give CCleaner a try first? http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner Then check yoyr System Configuration/Start Up and see how many boxes are checked. Too many thing s running in the background can steal clock cycles.

Also check your TRAY and tell me how many items are present.
 
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The new PSU came with no PCI-E cables, heres a picture, http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61qebFs8QYL._SL1000_.jpg those red cables are "VGA" and I've been using those instead of PCI-E to plug into my GTX 660ti. Also, can you elaborate on checking my TRAY?
 
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LOL... OK. Yes, the cables marked VGA are indeed the PCIe power cables. That's the first time I've seen PCIe cables marked VGA. The term VGA is usually limited to the gfx card ports. Those cable are simply providing extra +12V power to the card.
 
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Ok I cleaned out my registry and other temporary files with CCleaner and back-dated to the nvidia 320.49 video drivers and did a clean install so it removed all the other files. Anything else to do?
 
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Alright, also, 10 items in my TRAY

UPDATE: Same exact problems, seemingly nothing new after everything else done.
 
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