EVGA 8800 gts and BSOD

tech4808

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I ended up with this problem, and it might pertain to others having similar problems after installing the 8800 drivers.

This happened both with XP X86 and Vista X64:

After installing the 8800 drivers (any version for that card and operating system) I would get a BSOD after rebooting my system.

Turns out, that if I had my X-Fi (with drivers installed) in the PCI slot next to the PCI-e slot, I would get the BSOD every time. The only other PCI card I have installed is a Haugpauge PVR 150. Swapped the PVR card with the X-Fi and didn't get a blue screen again.

This happened on two different Mobo's as well (EVGA & DFI). If the X-Fi was in the PCI slot closest to the PCI-e slot, I would get a BSOD after rebooting.

If you are getting BSOD after driver installation and the 8800's, try removing any PCI devices and see if there is a conflict!
 

Xazax310

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Who knew? snice i have the eVGA 680I the only PCI slot available due to the 8800 eating up alot of space is the very bottom one....