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Power Supply Compatibility

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  • Power Supplies
  • Motherboards
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  • Gtx
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June 11, 2014 1:41:55 PM

I have recently bought a GTX 760, but my game froze frequently. So I am deciding to buy a new PSU. The only problem is that I dont know if it is compatible to my motherboard.

This is the PSU I'm planning to buy:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CNq409...

And my Motherboard model is this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Since I'm a newbie at this tech stuff, I just wanna ask what is ATX12V? What is 4x8/6Pin PCiE?
What are other features I have to pay attention at in order to know if it is compatible to my Motherboard?

Thanks!

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June 11, 2014 1:46:37 PM

That's a good PSU and is compatible, but why do you think your PSU was causing your game crashes?

4 x 6/8pin means it has 4 connectors that are 6+2 pin connectors, which graphics cards use. Pretty much saying it can handle SLI or crossfire.
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June 11, 2014 1:55:34 PM

I've posted a different thread asking why my game was freezing as I was playing. It happened twice already ever since I installed the new graphics card. And the comments I got was that I needed a better quality PSU.

Link to the thread:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2176491/computer...

Would you agree to buy a new PSU also?
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June 11, 2014 5:53:17 PM

if you have a corsair tx then it isn't the PSU. I'm running a 280x on 650W which draws more than a 760. I would do a clean driver reinstall. Go to control panel>programs>uninstall a program. then delete anything with nvidia or geforce in the name. restart. go to nvidias website and download the latest driver.
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June 11, 2014 7:15:52 PM

I've done several things: update my BIOS, remove my graphics card and plug it back in, and did a clean driver reinstall. Hopefully everything will work fine. Thanks
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