6600 crashes my computer

[Sharp]

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Hi

6600 128MB (128bit) AGP crashes my computer when playing 'Generals'.
Game looks fine, except for the small map on the side displays white
coloured glitches.
After some time (~10-45 mins) the game freezes and then everything shuts
down automatically, and then computer reboots.

Not sure what to do next.
Any help appreciated.

System specs:
300 watt power supply.
AMD XP 2200+ (not overclocked)
Windows XP PRO (SP1)
6600 (not overclocked)

BIOS:
8X [disabled]
fast writes [disabled]
AGP aperature size [64MB]
CPU shutdown temp raised to 75 deg c

Drivers tried:
71.84 (MS approved one)
71.89 (MS approved one)

 

[BigJim]

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I have two guesses, need new power supply or better ventilation in the box.
"Sharp" <Sharp@SharpAddress.com> wrote in message
news:K6t9e.17967$5F3.17052@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Hi
>
> 6600 128MB (128bit) AGP crashes my computer when playing 'Generals'.
> Game looks fine, except for the small map on the side displays white
> coloured glitches.
> After some time (~10-45 mins) the game freezes and then everything shuts
> down automatically, and then computer reboots.
>
> Not sure what to do next.
> Any help appreciated.
>
> System specs:
> 300 watt power supply.
> AMD XP 2200+ (not overclocked)
> Windows XP PRO (SP1)
> 6600 (not overclocked)
>
> BIOS:
> 8X [disabled]
> fast writes [disabled]
> AGP aperature size [64MB]
> CPU shutdown temp raised to 75 deg c
>
> Drivers tried:
> 71.84 (MS approved one)
> 71.89 (MS approved one)
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

In article <K6t9e.17967$5F3.17052@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, Sharp
says...
> Hi
>
> 6600 128MB (128bit) AGP crashes my computer when playing 'Generals'.
> Game looks fine, except for the small map on the side displays white
> coloured glitches.
> After some time (~10-45 mins) the game freezes and then everything shuts
> down automatically, and then computer reboots.
>
> Not sure what to do next.
> Any help appreciated.
>
> System specs:
> 300 watt power supply.
> AMD XP 2200+ (not overclocked)
> Windows XP PRO (SP1)
> 6600 (not overclocked)
>
PSU struggling.


--
Conor

"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." O.Osbourne.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

Two things, first check out the "Generals" web forum. I've heard about some
problems with either Windows XP SP2 and/or newer video drivers.
Then,make sure the video card is the only component attached to that
particular molex(4-pin) power connector. My system is using a 300W PS as
well,but I have an overclocked A64 2800+,DVD,CD-RW,1 HD and a GeForce FX
5900. I got freezes when I had the video card and CD-RW drive sharing power.
If this doesn't work for you you may have to upgrade your PS.


"Sharp" <Sharp@SharpAddress.com> wrote in message
news:K6t9e.17967$5F3.17052@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Hi
>
> 6600 128MB (128bit) AGP crashes my computer when playing 'Generals'.
> Game looks fine, except for the small map on the side displays white
> coloured glitches.
> After some time (~10-45 mins) the game freezes and then everything shuts
> down automatically, and then computer reboots.
>
> Not sure what to do next.
> Any help appreciated.
>
> System specs:
> 300 watt power supply.
> AMD XP 2200+ (not overclocked)
> Windows XP PRO (SP1)
> 6600 (not overclocked)
>
> BIOS:
> 8X [disabled]
> fast writes [disabled]
> AGP aperature size [64MB]
> CPU shutdown temp raised to 75 deg c
>
> Drivers tried:
> 71.84 (MS approved one)
> 71.89 (MS approved one)
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

In article <tfE9e.18331$5F3.9472@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, Sharp
says...

> Currently, I have 2 hard drives and 2 CDROM drives connected.
> I will reduce it to 1 hard drive and 1 CDROM and that should be OK.
> It would be nice to work out a way to add up all the voltages.
>
The voltages will be the same. What you need is the current levels.


--
Conor

"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." O.Osbourne.

 

[Guest]

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In article <PCG9e.18441$5F3.4716@news-server.bigpond.net.au>, Sharp
says...

> The videocard doesn't have a connector to a powersupply.
> I assume it gets all the power from the AGP slot.
> Maybe I need to check again, but it didn't come with any cables.
>
If it was an OEM card it won't come with any cables but if its a 6600GT
it will require an additional power connection.


--
Conor

"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." O.Osbourne.

 

[Sharp]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

> says...
>
> > Currently, I have 2 hard drives and 2 CDROM drives connected.
> > I will reduce it to 1 hard drive and 1 CDROM and that should be OK.
> > It would be nice to work out a way to add up all the voltages.
> >
> The voltages will be the same. What you need is the current levels.

OK.

I have fixed my problem.
It wasn't a power supply issue.
What happened is that when I uninstalled my old geforce2MX drivers it
corrupted one of my system drivers (chipset drivers) - PCI AGP controller. I
didn't noticed it until now, so when I reinstalled my chipset drivers, the
problem was fixed. It's crazy about all the variables that can go wrong in
installing a new video card.

Cheers
Sharp

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

You're sure? The agp version of the 6600GT requires an external power
connection. The same kind that connect to the drives.

"Sharp" <Sharp@SharpAddress.com> wrote in message
news:QVK9e.18770$5F3.12055@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
> > says...
> >
> > > Currently, I have 2 hard drives and 2 CDROM drives connected.
> > > I will reduce it to 1 hard drive and 1 CDROM and that should be OK.
> > > It would be nice to work out a way to add up all the voltages.
> > >
> > The voltages will be the same. What you need is the current levels.
>
> OK.
>
> I have fixed my problem.
> It wasn't a power supply issue.
> What happened is that when I uninstalled my old geforce2MX drivers it
> corrupted one of my system drivers (chipset drivers) - PCI AGP controller.
I
> didn't noticed it until now, so when I reinstalled my chipset drivers, the
> problem was fixed. It's crazy about all the variables that can go wrong in
> installing a new video card.
>
> Cheers
> Sharp
>
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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In article <_nX9e.622231$w62.92696@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
says...
> You're sure? The agp version of the 6600GT requires an external power
> connection. The same kind that connect to the drives.
>
THe plain 6600 doesn't.


--
Conor

"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." O.Osbourne.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia (More info?)

Okay. Good to know.

"Conor" <conor.turton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1cd2e95a86e16d139898ec@news.individual.net...
> In article <_nX9e.622231$w62.92696@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
> says...
> > You're sure? The agp version of the 6600GT requires an external power
> > connection. The same kind that connect to the drives.
> >
> THe plain 6600 doesn't.
>
>
> --
> Conor
>
> "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." O.Osbourne.