No clue what's wrong with my computer (pics)

emtguy · May 8, 2015

So.. in a bit of a pickle here.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 ti 2gb
Insignia 520W PSU
Intel G3258 3.2Ghz
2X4GB Ram

I just built my first computer yesterday and was relieved when it booted up first try.
After installing windows etc etc, I installed the latest Nvidia driver. My screen now flickers when doing anything other than sitting at the desktop. When I try to install a game or launch a 3rd party application- my screen will go black and then come back on stating "Windows Kernal Drive has stopped working and recovered." over.. and over.. and over again.

I've also ran a RAM test and no issues were found.
I've also uninstalled and clean installed multiple Nvidia drivers, assuming that was the problem.

Here's an epic picture of when I open up Chrome and go to youtube.com:

http://imgur.com/YvYCV9W

My question for you guys are:
1) Is there a fix without replacing any parts?
2) Is it a bad GPU? (Bought Used-Like New from Amazon)
3) Is this PSU as crappy as it looks and needs to be replaced?
4) other?

Thanks mucho!
Now maybe I should eat after trying to figure this out for the past 12 hours..

okcnaline · May 8, 2015

The drivers. Uninstall and reinstall.

emtguy · May 8, 2015

okcnaline :

I've also uninstalled and clean installed multiple Nvidia drivers, assuming that was the problem.

boosted1g · May 8, 2015

Yes the PSU is crappy.

Could also just be a defective video card.

Do you still have the g3258 on factory clock settings?

Have you tried doing a bios reset following your mobo manual?

mcnumpty23 · May 8, 2015

i would be seriously worried about the amount of amps on that psu

Ubrales · May 8, 2015

Here is the PSU Tier list - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Stay with Tier 1 or Tier 2.

Running a good anti-virus (Malwarebytes) will help.

mcnumpty23 · May 8, 2015

though if its a used graphics card you might need to test that in a friends pc as no guarantee the seller didnt sell you a dud

but the psu looks ropey to me

emtguy · May 8, 2015

boosted1g :

Yeah everything is on factory settings. Haven't tried a bios reset, what would that do exactly?

fudoka711 · May 8, 2015

The psu looks bad to me...but your system barely draws any power. Even if your psu only converted half its wattage into amps, you'd have more than enough power.

My first guess now that you've installed multiple drivers is that the gpu is actually bad. I would return it if you can. Amazon has a good return policy.

Sergeant_Sneaky · May 8, 2015

Are you downloading the drivers from the Nvidia site or letting windows install it for you? I'd get it from Nvidia and see what happens.

Saumya Dudeja · May 8, 2015

check your cable connections to monitor , uninstall drivers , and completely move your GPU to another PCIe slot , if the issue still exists , try reinstalling windows completely , or running any other Live OS from a bootable CD/Flash drive , if the issue still exists on the Other OS , then it probably is a hardware malfunction.

Karadjgne · May 8, 2015

The Insignia 520w is a BestBuy branded Dynex 520w. It's a tier5 psu. Basically it's a fire hazard waiting to happen and should be replaced asap.

Considering you have a 750ti, powered by the motherboard, if you are having these problems, its 1 of 4 things usually. Bad psu, yeah, bad gpu, possibly, bad drivers, some brands tweak their drivers, so use latest manufacturer drivers or failing that, latest nvidia drivers, or you have a bad motherboard.

Start with what you know to be an issue, work towards could be.

emtguy · May 8, 2015

Karadjgne :

If I were to replace the PSU and the GPU (with a new one), what are the odds that issue will resolve itself? I suppose I'm curious as to how this issue could be caused by anything other than the PSU/GPU.

darkringer · May 8, 2015

a bit of advice star with a new windows instalation and install a clean version of all your drivers test your system with stress test like Linx and/or futuremak and then see if worked ...

other way to check this is to change the pciEx sockeT and check how´s going
sorry for my english

Regards

13thmonkey · May 8, 2015

that patterned error is symptomatic of a memory error on the GPU in my experience.

darkringer · May 8, 2015

13thmonkey :

you're right but its better that he see all the posibble options

13thmonkey · May 8, 2015

well there is that, but if it is a hardware error, it's a lot better to deal with that quicly, within a few days, rather than 2 weeks down the line. That's why you shouldn't buy in bits, buy enough to build with and build and test it.

mcnumpty23 · May 8, 2015

can you test the graphics card in a friends pc--or ask a small one man pc shop if they can quickly test it for you--they should do it really cheap or even for free--i have found some of those shops are like us pc enthusiasts so get chatty and say its ok i wont charge for it--that way you know the card is good or bad

if its good then i would look at the psu--if its bad then thats that

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · May 8, 2015

Create a new Windows user and see if the problem remains. If that doesn't work, boot into Safe Mode with Networking and see if it's still there. Is there anywhere we can see the specs of your PSU? The GTX 750 Ti requires a PSU with 20A on the +12V rail.

mcnumpty23 · May 8, 2015

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 :

their psu specs are here--under documentation

specs on page 5

http://www.dynexproducts.com/products/computer-accessories/DX-520WPS.html

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 · May 8, 2015

2 rails, correct? 18 and 16 amps respectively. As pointed out by mcnumpty23, your PSU is not sufficient.

emtguy · May 8, 2015

Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163 :

There is no problem while in Safe Mode with Networking, though the resolution is half of what it is normally.

Karadjgne · May 8, 2015

The pc will pull off both rails simultaneously so 18/16 is plenty as full draw will be @30amps

13thmonkey · May 9, 2015

plenty of power there, it's probably rubbish though but it won't cause your problem.

It's OK in safe mode because it happens to use memory thats OK.

You could try increasing the memory voltage and underclocking it slightly, and it might go away. But that might just prove that it's a bad card.

emtguy · May 9, 2015

I wish I had the option of testing the GPU on an other rig, but sadly I don't. I will replace both the GPU and the PSU right now and pray that the issue is resolved upon installing the new hardware. If you guys have any other tips (for instance if I install the new hardware, and the issue still persists) I'd greatly appreciate it.

One thing worth mentioning is that I'm connecting to my monitor via an HDMI cable, if that would cause any issues.

Thanks again for all your help guys. I'll keep you updated.

No clue what's wrong with my computer (pics)

Reputable

Splendid

Reputable

Titan

Polypheme

Polypheme

Polypheme

Reputable

Distinguished

Admirable

Reputable

Titan

Reputable

Reputable

Titan

Reputable

Titan

Polypheme

Dignified

Polypheme

Dignified

Reputable

Titan

Titan

Reputable

Share this page