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Can a Geforce Gt630-SL-2gb DDR3 fit and run on my PC?
- Thread starter Lilyfireee
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Umm sir. i already have the Card because i bought it 2 years ago and its still good and running. when i put it in the MOBO, it boots. but it will suddenly turn off. and i cant even go to the set-up menu. i was hoping what is the problem.
PS: i think it is the PSU but i dunnow sir im no expert..
PS: i think it is the PSU but i dunnow sir im no expert..
Albionm00n
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Greetings!
It may very well be the PSU. The GT630 doesn't require any additional power (no 6 or 8 pin connector) and draws its power through the PCIe slot on the motherboard, but depending on how much power the rest of your system is requiring, this may be an issue. With a 300w power supply, I am making an assumption (oh no!) that you are using a prebuilt system like a Dell or HP? Unless these systems came with a dedicated GPU originally, they may be under-powered to support the addition of one. 300w is a pretty scant PSU and depending on the manufacturer, may not even be able to deliver that much...sufficient for the base system requirements and nothing more. Typical for OEM builds.
I would start by borrowing a friend's PSU (that is of higher wattage - ~450 - 500 watts) for a couple hours if possible and plug it into your system to test if it all boots up ok. This is a totally free and easy way to determine if your power supply is the culprit. Another way is if you had a meter that would allow you to test power draw of the system from the wall plug without the GPU installed...If it is greater than 200 watts, it could be the issue for the GT630 requires a 75 watt provision, and if your PSU is weaker than advertised, well, there just ain't enough juice.
Hope this helps!
It may very well be the PSU. The GT630 doesn't require any additional power (no 6 or 8 pin connector) and draws its power through the PCIe slot on the motherboard, but depending on how much power the rest of your system is requiring, this may be an issue. With a 300w power supply, I am making an assumption (oh no!) that you are using a prebuilt system like a Dell or HP? Unless these systems came with a dedicated GPU originally, they may be under-powered to support the addition of one. 300w is a pretty scant PSU and depending on the manufacturer, may not even be able to deliver that much...sufficient for the base system requirements and nothing more. Typical for OEM builds.
I would start by borrowing a friend's PSU (that is of higher wattage - ~450 - 500 watts) for a couple hours if possible and plug it into your system to test if it all boots up ok. This is a totally free and easy way to determine if your power supply is the culprit. Another way is if you had a meter that would allow you to test power draw of the system from the wall plug without the GPU installed...If it is greater than 200 watts, it could be the issue for the GT630 requires a 75 watt provision, and if your PSU is weaker than advertised, well, there just ain't enough juice.
Hope this helps!
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Albionm00n
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You bet! Don't be discouraged, be diligent, and keep us informed of your progress. You can totally get this fixed, and we are here to try to help that happen
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