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mhnd   08-20-2008 at 10:06:20 PM

i hav new nvidia card 9800GX2 with msi K8A platinum and AMD 6000 processor , RAM 2GB my prople, is how many times try to install nvidia driver my system hang i try even with new driver from nvidia site my system is win XP
anyone have advise please tell me

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halister_one   08-20-2008 at 11:02:19 PM
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System specs? Have the latest service pack? Perhaps improper seating of the vidcard? PSU?

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mhnd   08-20-2008 at 11:25:17 PM
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MSI K8A platinum motherboard
AMD Athlone 6000+ X2
RAM Kingstone DDR2 2GB
HD SATA2 500GB
HD SATA1 250GB
ASUS VK222H with webcam screen DVI

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mhnd   08-20-2008 at 11:25:55 PM
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sorry I have service pack 2

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San Pedro   08-20-2008 at 11:39:33 PM
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Did you uninstall previous drivers before installing drivers for the GX2?

What kind of power supply?

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mhnd   08-20-2008 at 11:46:33 PM
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it's fresh install of xp no driver before was installed . i forget about my power supply but it's is 650watt

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halister_one   08-20-2008 at 11:54:10 PM
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You sure you are installing the correct driver, yes? Have you tried this one? http://www.nvidia.com/content/forc [...] wnload.asp

You don't have to download the games.

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 12:01:49 AM
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i will and i will tell you what happen thanks all of you

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hesskia   08-21-2008 at 12:04:33 AM
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What is the brand and model number of your 650 watt?

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 04:37:46 AM
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ok my power supply CoolMax CA-600 and i try the driver you give link for me halister_one also not work after installing system restart and then nothing apper

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halister_one   08-21-2008 at 05:08:51 AM
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I checked with CoolMax's site and I do not see a CA-600W PSU. They only have the 300W, 350W,400W,and 450W model. http://www.coolmaxusa.com/Powersub [...] ?item=80mm

Please double check the PSU specifications. If your PSU is one of the above models, it's no wonder that something goes wrong. Furthermore, I do not have confidence in CoolMax PSUs, so if it's possible you should grab a Corsair or Antec or any named brand PSUs. A 500W solid PSU should be enough.

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The_Blood_Raven   08-21-2008 at 05:14:54 AM
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You need a new PSU regardless. Cheap ones tend to go boom, like this:

http://corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=622747

Your system can easily hit around 450w...

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 05:18:33 AM
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i need to be sure the PSU is the proplem because for me it's very expensive to buy new one but is no other way i will for sure

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The_Blood_Raven   08-21-2008 at 05:18:54 AM
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Wow they only list the connectors under specifications, that is a TERRIBLE sign.

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The_Blood_Raven   08-21-2008 at 05:22:00 AM
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I can not find anything about it, OP please look on the box or the unit itself and list the amps that the rails can provide.

EX: http://www.pcstats.com/articleimages/200711/label.jpg

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 05:24:10 AM
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what do you think The_Blood_ Raven? buy new one any way or what

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The_Blood_Raven   08-21-2008 at 05:26:59 AM
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YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES !YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

I have absolutely no doubts that if that PSU is bot a problem now it will be very soon. You paid good money for that system, don't destroy it in a few months just so you could save an extra $80-$100!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] air%20550w

Get it!

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 05:35:45 AM
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ok but what if not work even if i change power supply i think i will call my friend he have in his system cool max 650 watts i will try it also

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halister_one   08-21-2008 at 05:55:06 AM
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I must have missed that somehow. Anyways, upon closer look, your PSU is rubbish. It doesn't even have a 6-pin connector! I take it you have the 6pin and 8pin connector both somehow connected to the 9800GX2?

Anyhow, I'm in full agreement with Blood Raven. Your current PSU is very suspicious, after all, it only has 4 x 4pin molex connectors despite being 600W. Furthermore, the site doesn't list anything about the 12V amps and stuff.

And I second Bloody's choice of PSU. Excellent, no doubt about that.

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rgsaunders   08-21-2008 at 05:59:39 AM
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Judging by the reviews I have seen on the Coolmax units, I would really have to be pissed off at someone to recommend this brand to them. Even their better models have poor to mediocre voltage regulation and ripple filtering. The CA-600 is an old unit, poor quality and not built for use in modern computers, not ATX 2.2 compliant.

------------------------------ Never under estimate peoples capacity for stupidity, and you won't be disappointed.
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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 06:16:37 AM
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ok all of you now agree the proplem is PSU right ok i will buy and see what wil happen thanks

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Monsta   08-21-2008 at 02:05:29 PM
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Thats bizarre , how could you possibly hook up that psu to a 9800GX2 when it doesnt have the 8pin and 6pin connector?

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mhnd   08-21-2008 at 05:33:36 PM
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because nvidia give you conector

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mhnd   08-22-2008 at 09:45:50 PM
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ok gays i change it with gigabyte 1000w still same proplem any idea

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Bob_doleee   08-23-2008 at 02:15:31 AM
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hes messing with you guys. hahah

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halister_one   08-23-2008 at 07:35:26 PM
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It's not the PSU?

The only other suspect would be the graphics card itself, motherboard, or drivers. Is there any way to test the vidcard in a different system?

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